Regalbuto
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: EN - Area: Central Sicily
Regalbuto is a small village that stands on a hill from which you can enjoy one of the most suggestive views of the great volcano Etna.
Regalbuto has an ancient history, it already appears in the writings of Pliny, and around the year 1000 it was inhabited by only Saracens. Traces of its historical past live on in the ancient Saracen quarter.
Over the decades the Muslims moved away and in their place came the Christians who built the church of Santa Maria dell'Auxilio, still today the symbol of the city.
Regalbuto is surrounded by a boundless plain where an incredible silence accompanies a quiet and delicate nature.
What is the best time to visit Regalbuto?
Regalbuto 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 Regalbuto 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
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Regalbuto
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.
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Regalbuto. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Centuripe
Central Sicily
Agira
Central Sicily
Gagliano Castelferrato
Central Sicily
Troina
Central Sicily
