Nizza di Sicilia
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: ME - Area: Taormina surroundings
Nizza di Sicilia is one of the four villages of the Nisi Valley, a small stream that rises in the Peloritani mountains and flows into the Ionian Sea.
It owes its name to Garibaldi himself who attributed it to him during his visit in the famous expedition that united Italy.
Bathed by the Ionian Riviera, Nice boasts a beautiful beach and is an ideal location for lovers of the sea, windsurfing and sailing.
Nizza di Sicilia is also one of the few traditional production areas of the "Interdonato lemon", a lemon plant obtained from the graft between cedar and lemon created by the Garibaldi colonel Giovanni Interdonato.
What is the best time to visit Nizza di Sicilia?
Nizza di Sicilia 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 Nizza di Sicilia during the year.
What to see
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Nizza di Sicilia
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 Nizza di Sicilia. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Roccalumera
Taormina surroundings
Furci Siculo
Taormina surroundings
Fiumedinisi
Taormina surroundings
Santa Teresa di Riva
Taormina surroundings
