What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: CT - Area: Catania and Etna
Sant'Alfio is a small village located halfway between Etna and the sea.
Its origins date back to the end of the 1600s, when the village was just a small cluster of houses. Thanks to the importance of wine production, from which a dark and precious wine was obtained, with a high alcohol content, which arrived on the tables of the Knights of Malta and on those of the English generals, its importance grew over the centuries until , in 1923, it became an independent municipality.
What is the best time to visit Sant'Alfio?
Sant'Alfio 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 Sant'Alfio 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.
Sant'Alfio preserves a characteristic historical center with narrow streets, portals and buildings in which the black stone of Etna stands out.
The surrounding area, furrowed by ancient and recent lava flows, preserves uncontaminated nature and guards one of the largest and longest-lived trees in all of Europe: the chestnut tree of the Hundred Horses.
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Sant'Alfio
The town of Sant'Alfio dedicates the first Sunday of May to the celebration of its patron saints Alfio, Filadelfo and Cirino with a busy religious programme.
In the month of July the Cherry festival, one of the leading products of the area.
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Sant'Alfio
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.
Wine is the most characteristic product, Sant'Alfio boasts an important wine production. Of note is the production of the cherry known as the "Jewel Cherry of Etna"To view a list of business activity within tourism in Sant'Alfio Click here
