Itala
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: ME - Area: Taormina surroundings
Itala is a suggestive village located along the slopes of Monte Scuderi, one of the peaks of the Peloritani chain.
The village retains an architecture of Norman origin, with small streets, stairways, houses leaning against each other and many nineteenth-century fountains. Its monuments bear witness to the passage of various peoples through these lands: the most significant example of this is an ancient Arab-Norman church.
The area that surrounds it is rich in natural and landscape beauties.
The village Itala Marina is renowned for its wide beaches bathed by clear and clean waters.
What is the best time to visit Itala?
Itala 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 Itala during the year.
What to eat in Itala
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Itala
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.
