Petralia Soprana

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Petralia Soprana

State: PA - Area: Cefalù and Madonie

Petralia Soprana is a splendid mountain village, the highest in the Madonie. It is defined as an "author's mountain" for its splendid panoramas and belvedere that range from Etna to the sea.
Once upon a time there was only one Petralia: ancient Petra, founded by the Sicans and called "Batarliah" by the Arabs . At the time of the Normans the village of "sotto" developed, thus separating the community of Petralia into two sister cities. It was then that Petralia Soprana was called Petra Helia.
Petralia Soprana is characterized by paved streets embellished with portals, gates and balconies, palaces and churches where the skill of artists, sculptors, blacksmiths and carpenters shines through.

What is the best time to visit Petralia Soprana ?

Petralia Soprana 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 Petralia Soprana 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.

Things to do

Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Petralia Soprana

Crib in Petralia Soprana

Crib in Petralia Soprana
21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 31 Dec 2024 | 1, 4, 5, 6 Jan 2025
Christmas in Petralia Soprana

Christmas in Petralia Soprana
Dec 2024
Feast of Saints Peter and Paul in Petralia Soprana

Feast of Saints Peter and Paul in Petralia Soprana
Jun 2025
Batraliah Fest in Petralia Soprana

Batraliah Fest in Petralia Soprana
Jul 2025
Grain Festival in Pianello - Petralia Soprana

Grain Festival in Pianello - Petralia Soprana
Aug 2025
Salt Festival in Petralia Soprana

Salt Festival in Petralia Soprana
Aug 2025
Gust'Art in Borgo Verdi - Petralia Soprana

Gust'Art in Borgo Verdi - Petralia Soprana
Sep 2025
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What to eat

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

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.

To view a list of business activity within tourism in Petralia Soprana Click here

Interesting Facts

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

The giants of Petralia Soprana
In the sacristy of the Mother Church of Petralia Soprana are kept some bones called Bones of the Sacred Giant.
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