Fraction of Aspra

A fishing village full of charm, ancient traditions related to fishing and natural beauty that will leave you speechless. The seafront, called Piano Stenditore, is the heart of the village, the place where Aspra shows all its splendour. A large terrace overlooking the sea, which extends for hundreds of meters and overlooked, on one side, by the small houses of its inhabitants and, on the other, by a sinuous strip of beach where the fishermen moor their small and very colorful boats , the “ lancitedde”. Wherever you are in the square, the view is disarmingly beautiful. Piano stenditore is the ideal place to go for a walk or to have something good in one of the many bars in the area, breathing in the sea air and admiring the surrounding panorama. An obligatory stop if you are in Aspra is the Anchovy Museum, where you will take a dip into the Sicilian maritime culture. Here you will be welcomed by its founder Michelangelo Balistreri, who with his great passion for the sea and his overwhelming sympathy will make you fall in love with the world of fishing.

In depth

Aspra is the only fraction of Bagheria in the metropolitan city of Palermo. It is a seaside village overlooking the Gulf of Palermo. The first settlements are thought to date back to the period of Arab domination, given that it is suspected that its name derives from Arabic.
Aspra is a fishing village full of charm, ancient traditions related to fishing and naturalistic beauties that will leave you speechless.
The seafront, called Piano Stenditore, is the heart of the village, the place where Aspra shows all its splendour. A large terrace overlooking the sea, which extends for hundreds of meters and overlooked, on one side, by the small houses of its inhabitants and, on the other, by a sinuous strip of beach where the fishermen moor their small and very colorful boats , the lancitedde.
Wherever you are in the square, the view is disarmingly beautiful. Piano stenditore is the ideal place to go for a walk or to have something good in one of the many bars in the area, breathing in the sea air and admiring the surrounding panorama.

If you are a fish lover or just want to witness its magical atmosphere, you cannot miss the spectacle of the picturesque fish market which is held right on the seafront square from early in the morning until lunchtime. You will see a swarm of men and women intent on selling and buying the catch of the day. You will be enraptured not only by its goodness, but also by the typical rituals of the market, by the ways in which the fish is displayed on the stalls, by the verses of the auctioneers, by the negotiations between the parties. A riot of Mediterranean smells, sounds, colors and flavours.
A must if you are in Aspra is the  Anchovy Museum, where you will take a dip in the Sicilian maritime culture. Here you will be welcomed by its founder Michelangelo Balistreri, who with his great passion for the sea and his overwhelming sympathy will make you fall in love with the world of fishing. Michelangelo will show you rare and ancient objects, telling you sensational stories and anecdotes.

 (Source:  https://www.lacostadoro.com )