Santa Margherita di Belice


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

Santa Margherita di Belice

State: AG - Area: Selinunte and Belice Valley

Santa Margherita di Belice rises between hills and expanses of wheat, vines and prickly pears.
It was founded in 1572 by Baron Antonio Corbera on the ruins of the ancient farmhouse Menzil-el-Sindi.
Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, author of the famous "Leopard", defining it as the lost and earthly paradise of his childhood.

What is the best time to visit Santa Margherita di Belice?

Santa Margherita di Belice 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 Margherita di Belice 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 Margherita di Belice

What to eat in Santa Margherita di Belice

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Santa Margherita di Belice

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 Margherita di Belice

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