Tremestieri Etneo
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: CT - Area: Catania and Etna
Tremestieri Etneo is located in a privileged position, between Etna and the city of Catania.
The few but significant archaeological remains discovered testify that this territory, thanks to its favorable environmental conditions and the centrality of its position, is been inhabited since more remote times.
Tremestieri Etneo, throughout its history, has been repeatedly hit by earthquakes and invasions by lava flows which have destroyed its original appearance. Today its territory still preserves ancient millstones and its historic center valuable nineteenth-century buildings and manor villas.
What is the best time to visit Tremestieri Etneo?
Tremestieri Etneo 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 Tremestieri Etneo during the year.
What to see
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Tremestieri Etneo
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.
