Verdura Explained

Verdura
Source1 Location:	Lake Favara
Mouth Location:	Torre Verdura
Subdivision Type1:	Country
Length:	53km (33miles)
Basin Size:	422km2

Verdura is a river of southern Sicily, located between Sciacca and Ribera.^[1] The river's source is in Lake Favara. It flows into the sea about 1 1/2 miles south-southeast of Torre Verdura,^[2] via Sicily Channel,

Course

The upper reaches are known as the Sosio, becoming the Verdura after it is joined by the Lisandro. It is 53km (33miles) long, with a catchment area of 422km2. 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

1. Book: Giovanni . Gaetano di . La circoscrizione territoriale di Cianciana e dei comuni finitimi: storia ed osservazioni . 1878 . S. Montes . 221 . it.
2. Book: Office . United States Naval Oceanographic . Sailing Directions for the Mediterranean: France, west coast of Italy, Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily, including adjacent islands . 1958 . 535 . en.