Novara di Sicilia: Stone village, Gallo-Italic language and Majorcan cheese


Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Novara di Sicilia

State: ME - Area: Messina surroundings

Novara di Sicilia is one of the most beautiful villages in Sicily, it is located on the border between the Peloritani mountains and the Nebrodi mountains, and is surrounded by lush nature.
The history of this ancient Sicilian village is linked to Arabs, Normans and Cistercians, who over the centuries have contributed to making this village unique.
The historic center of Novara di Sicilia fascinates with its narrow streets paved with cobblestones and sandstone, with its characteristic houses, its splendid churches, and for the refined arches and decorations.
Novara di Sicilia is the homeland of the Maiorchino, a very tasty Sicilian cheese.

What is the best time to visit Novara di Sicilia?

Novara 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 Novara di Sicilia 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.

Things to do

Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show,... Novara di Sicilia


What to eat

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Novara 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 Novara di Sicilia. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!

Basicò

Messina surroundings

Furnari

Messina surroundings

Rodì Milici

Messina surroundings

Francavilla di Sicilia

Taormina surroundings

Interesting Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Novara di Sicilia

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