Santa Margherita di Belice

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

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

Gattopardo Museum in Santa Margherita del Belice

Museum of the Memory of Santa Margherita del Belice

Filangeri Cutò Palace in Santa Margherita del Belice

Gattopardo Garden in Santa Margherita del Belice

Things to do

Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Santa Margherita di Belice

Easter in Santa Margherita di Belice
20 Apr 2025

Feast of the Holy Crucifix in Santa Margherita del Belice
May 2025

Santa Margherita di Belice Summer 2024
Summer 2025

Feast of Santa Rosalia in Santa Margherita del Belice
Sep 2025

September Fair in Santa Margherita di Belice
Sep 2025

Prickly Pear Festival in Santa Margherita del Belice
Oct 2025

Christmas in Santa Margherita di Belice
Dec 2025

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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

Santa Margherita del Belice and the Leopard
Santa Margherita del Belice is known as the city of the Leopard, where Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa lived and drew inspiration

Places of "Seduced and abandoned" - Santa Margherita di Belice
Some scenes of the film "Seduced and abandoned" were shot in the village of Santa Margherita di Belice.

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