Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: CT - Area: Catania and Etna
Maletto is the highest village on Etna, known as the city of strawberries, it is surrounded by terraces with vineyards and strawberry orchards, and by chestnut, pine and holm oak woods.
Its history is very ancient: the Sicilians, the Greeks, the Romans, the Byzantines, the Arabs, the Normans, the Swabians and the Spaniards passed through these lands. The current town was founded in the time of the Swabians under the power of Manfredi Maletta, Count of Mineo, from which the village takes its name. From the end of the fourteenth century, Maletto was a large fiefdom under the power of the Spatafora family, and thanks to them it managed to maintain its autonomy from the nearby city of Bronte.
The inhabited center develops around the ancient fortified tower dating back to the of Manfredi Maletta, the countryside that surrounds it offers the visitor the opportunity to discover ancient rural atmospheres and explore the Etna Park through its many paths.
What is the best time to visit Maletto?
Maletto can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Maletto during the year.
If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.
The current town was founded in the time of the Swabians and developed around the ancient fortified tower dating back to the time of Manfredi Maletta.
Maletto is the highest village on Etna and is surrounded by terraces with vineyards and strawberry groves, and by chestnut, pine and holm oak woods. The countryside that surrounds it offers the visitor the opportunity to discover ancient rural atmospheres and explore the Etna Park through its numerous paths.
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Maletto
You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Maletto. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Catania and Etna
Catania and Etna
Catania and Etna
Messina surroundings
