Santa Ninfa
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: TP - Area: Selinunte and Belice Valley
Santa Ninfa is a small village located in the Belice Valley.
It was founded in 1609 by Don Luigi Arias Giardina from Palermo who named it Santa Ninfa in honor of the venerable martyr, patron saint of Palermo at that time.
Santa Ninfa was seriously struck by the 1968 earthquake of the Belice Valley, which destroyed a large part of the town, but managed to safeguard and restore the historic center. The rest of the town was completely rebuilt with anti-seismic houses, ideally preserving the urban structure of the ancient town.
Of considerable interest is the nature that surrounds the small village.
What is the best time to visit Santa Ninfa?
Santa Ninfa 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 Santa Ninfa 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 Santa Ninfa
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 Santa Ninfa. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
