Valledolmo

What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts

State: PA - Area: Cefalù and Madonie

Valledolmo is a small village nestled on the slopes of Pizzo Sampieri, at the foot of the south-western Madonie.
The first inhabited nucleus dates back to 1600 and consisted of the federal palace, the church, four mills and a few houses. In 1650, Count Giuseppe Mario Cutelli obtained the licentia populandi and the town developed following a regular checkerboard pattern.

What is the best time to visit Valledolmo?

Valledolmo 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 Valledolmo 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 see in Valledolmo

Valledolmo has a valuable historic center but what strikes the visitor is the nature that surrounds the village: an enchanting landscape with large expanses of olive groves, vines and cultivated fields.

Mother Church in Valledolmo

Church of the Holy Souls in Valledolmo

Stagnone in Valledolmo

Church of Maria SS. of Purity in Valledolmo

Church of the Holy Cross in Valledolmo

Baglio Castellana in Valledolmo

Mrs. Cristina's Acqua Drink in Valledolmo

Monument to Dr. Castrenza Gullo in Valledolmo

War memorial in Valledolmo

Sculpture - Harmonies in the Olmo valley - in Valledolmo

Remembrance Park in Valledolmo

Widespread Museum in Valledolmo

Oratory of the Madonna del Rosario in Valledolmo

Ceramic staircase in Valledolmo

Menhir of Pizzo della Madonna in Valledolmo

Things to do

Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Valledolmo

In Valledolmo, in the month of May, one of the most visited and awaited fairs in Sicily takes place: the Giornate dell'agriculture in Valledolmo; The festival in honor of the Patron Saint St. Anthony of Padua is very heartfelt and participated which includes religious, cultural, recreational and musical events that continue throughout the month of August; Furthermore, various festivals are held which celebrate the excellence of the products of these lands: the tomato festival and the grape festival; The rites of Holy Week and the feast of Saint Joseph are also very popular; During the Carnival in Valledolmo it is possible to watch the parades of allegorical floats and masked groups.

Agriculture Days in Valledolmo
May 2025

Feast of Sant'Antonio da Padova in Valledolmo
Aug 2025

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What to eat in Valledolmo

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

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.

Valledolmo is known for its gastronomic excellences such as the Siccagno tomato and its derivatives, Sicilian durum wheat pasta, extra virgin olive oil, and the wines of the cellars present in the area.

Interesting and Fun Facts

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

Origin of the name - Valledolmo -
Valledolmo was originally known as Castel Normanno.

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