Piedimonte Etneo
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Area: Catania and Etna
Piedimonte Etneo rises on the slopes of Etna, on the eastern slope of the volcano.
It was founded in the 17th century under the power of the Gravina Cruyllas family, and was originally called Belvedere by virtue of the beautiful views overlooking Mount Etna. The eighteenth century was a century of great urban growth for the village: numerous palaces, roads and buildings were built that still characterize it today.
Piedimonte Etneo is part of the Etna Park and preserves a great natural heritage.
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Piedimonte Etneo
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.
Where to stay
Best Offers of Vacation Rental, hotel, B&B where to sleep in Piedimonte Etneo
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Piedimonte Etneo. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Fiumefreddo di Sicilia
Taormina surroundings
Calatabiano
Taormina surroundings
Linguaglossa
Catania and Etna
Parco Fluviale dell'Alcantara
Taormina surroundings
Sant'Alfio
Catania and Etna
Giarre
Catania and Etna