Verdura

Coordinates: 37°28′N 13°12′E / 37.467°N 13.200°E / 37.467; 13.200
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Verdura
Location
CountryItaly
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationLake Favara
Mouth 
 • location
Torre Verdura
Length53 km (33 mi)
Basin size422 km2 (163 sq mi)

Verdura is a river of southern Sicily. Its source is in Lake Favara, and flows into the Sicily Channel at Torre Verdura, between Sciacca and Ribera.

Course

The upper reaches are known as the Sosio, becoming the Verdura after it is joined by the Lisandro. It is 53 kilometres (33 mi) long, with a catchment area of 422 square kilometres (163 sq mi). There are two hydroelectric dams, at Cristia and Favara. The fertile valley produces navel oranges, almonds, wine and olive oil.

See also

  • Fulco di Verdura, jeweller, and the last person to bear the now-defunct Sicilian ducal title of Verdura.

Notes and references

37°28′N 13°12′E / 37.467°N 13.200°E / 37.467; 13.200


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