Torregrotta
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: ME - Area: Messina surroundings
Torregrotta is a small village located along the Tyrrhenian coast of Sicily, in the Niceto valley, and extends south towards the first hills of the Peloritani mountains.
Ostrogoths, Byzantines, Saracens and Normans passed through its territory and it was only in 1526 that , thanks to the la licentia populandi, granted by the emperor Charles V, the ancient area of Casale was populated and built, which will become Torregrotta.
Torregrotta boasts a wonderful coastline with clear sandy beaches that overlook the peninsula of Milazzo and the Aeolian Islands.
What is the best time to visit Torregrotta?
Torregrotta 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 Torregrotta during the year.
What to eat in Torregrotta
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Torregrotta
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.
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