Things to do
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Mongiuffi Melia
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: ME - Area: Taormina surroundings
Mongiuffi Melia consists of two small but suggestive villages joined by a bridge under which the Ghiòdaro river flows.
Its territory has been inhabited since ancient times: the Greeks, the Byzantines, the Arabs and the Romans passed through here.
The village is immersed in the splendid Valle del Ghiòdaro, one of the most important naturalistic treasures in Sicily, dominated by Monte Kalfa and full of plane trees, vineyards and centuries-old olive groves. The valley is a highly sought after place by lovers of motocross, mountain biking and trekking.
Valle Ghiòdaro is also a place rich in spirituality, it is known as the Valley of the Marian Sanctuaries as it houses three Sanctuaries dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
What is the best time to visit Mongiuffi Melia?
Mongiuffi Melia 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 Mongiuffi Melia 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
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Mongiuffi Melia
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.
