Santa Lucia Del Mela


What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts

Santa Lucia Del Mela

State: ME - Area: Messina surroundings

Santa Lucia del Mela is a suggestive village that rises on the Peloritani and preserves centuries of history.
Its origins are lost in the mists of time, it was inhabited by the Sicans and the Sicilians, it was an important military garrison for all the dominations that have succeeded.
Its historic center is characterized by churches, palaces, fountains and splendid views of medieval and Renaissance architecture.

What is the best time to visit Santa Lucia Del Mela?

Santa Lucia 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 Santa Lucia Del Mela 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 in Santa Lucia Del Mela

What to eat in Santa Lucia Del Mela

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Santa Lucia 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.

Interesting and Fun Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Santa Lucia Del Mela

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