What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: CL - Area: Central Sicily
Delia rises in the Sicilian hinterland, on the slope of the Monserrato hill and extends to the east assuming the characteristic shape of a large amphitheater. It is surrounded by hills full of almond and olive trees, and is dominated by the castle of Sabaci which dominates the surrounding area.
It is a young city, founded in 1597 by Baron Gaspare Lucchese.
What is the best time to visit Delia?
Delia 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 Delia 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.
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Delia
Di particolare interesse sono gli antichi riti della Pasqua a Delia dove rivivono insieme fede, tradizione e folklore.
Altro appuntamento di notevole interesse, che esalta la tradizione culinaria del borgo, è la sagra della Cuddriredda di Delia, un'opera d'arte gastronomica divenuta simbolo della città.
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Delia
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.
The village of Delia is famous for a dessert called cuddrireddra di Delia, whose peculiarity lies in the art with which it is made its shape.
