Pedara

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Pedara

State: CT - Area: Catania and Etna

Pedara is a small village located on the slopes of the Etna volcano.
Its history is ancient but its ancient origins have been canceled by the many eruptions of Etna. There are various hypotheses elaborated but it is only certain that its origins can be traced back to the Greeks, following some discoveries made on site, and that the ancient inhabited centre, destroyed following the eruption of 1404, was located in a more north of the current one.
Pedara houses important churches and monuments but the peculiarity of this mountain village is Monte Troina which dominates the center of the town and from which you can enjoy a splendid view of Etna and the Etna towns.

What is the best time to visit Pedara?

Pedara 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 Pedara 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.

What to eat

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Pedara

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.

Interesting Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Pedara

Origin of the name - Pedara -
Various hypotheses have been formulated about the origin of the name - Pedara -
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