Pace del Mela
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: ME - Area: Messina surroundings
Pace del Mela overlooks the Tyrrhenian coast of Sicily. It is divided into many hamlets and districts: the largest is Giammoro which directly overlooks the Tyrrhenian Sea, the oldest is Camastrà which houses the historic buildings of the village.
The history of these places is ancient: it is believed that in In the current territory of Pace del Mela there was the ancient Naulochus, a vast naval basin in front of which 36 BC. the historic battle took place between the fleet of Cesare Ottaviano and that of Sesto Pompeo.
The hamlet of Camastrà houses numerous buildings and monuments which testify to the long presence of the Benedictines in these lands. There are also other buildings of artistic interest dating back to the last decades of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century.
What is the best time to visit Pace del Mela?
Pace del Mela 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 Pace del Mela during the year.
What to eat in Pace del Mela
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Pace del Mela
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.
