Valledolmo
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: PA - Area: Cefalù and Madonie
Valledolmo is a small village nestled on the slopes of Pizzo Sampieri, at the foot of the south-western Madonie.
The first inhabited nucleus dates back to 1600 and consisted of the federal palace, the church, four mills and a few houses. In 1650, Count Giuseppe Mario Cutelli obtained the licentia populandi and the town developed following a regular checkerboard pattern.
What is the best time to visit Valledolmo?
Valledolmo 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 Valledolmo 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 Valledolmo
Valledolmo has a valuable historic center but what strikes the visitor is the nature that surrounds the village: an enchanting landscape with large expanses of olive groves, vines and cultivated fields.
Mother Church in Valledolmo
Church of the Holy Souls in Valledolmo
Stagnone in Valledolmo
Church of Maria SS. of Purity in Valledolmo
Church of the Holy Cross in Valledolmo
Baglio Castellana in Valledolmo
Mrs. Cristina's Acqua Drink in Valledolmo
Monument to Dr. Castrenza Gullo in Valledolmo
War memorial in Valledolmo
Sculpture - Harmonies in the Olmo valley - in Valledolmo
Remembrance Park in Valledolmo
Widespread Museum in Valledolmo
Oratory of the Madonna del Rosario in Valledolmo
Ceramic staircase in Valledolmo
Menhir of Pizzo della Madonna in Valledolmo
Events
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Valledolmo
In Valledolmo, in the month of May, one of the most visited and awaited fairs in Sicily takes place: the Giornate dell'agriculture in Valledolmo; The festival in honor of the Patron Saint St. Anthony of Padua is very heartfelt and participated which includes religious, cultural, recreational and musical events that continue throughout the month of August; Furthermore, various festivals are held which celebrate the excellence of the products of these lands: the tomato festival and the grape festival; The rites of Holy Week and the feast of Saint Joseph are also very popular; During the Carnival in Valledolmo it is possible to watch the parades of allegorical floats and masked groups.
What to eat in Valledolmo
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Valledolmo
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.
Valledolmo is known for its gastronomic excellences such as the Siccagno tomato and its derivatives, Sicilian durum wheat pasta, extra virgin olive oil, and the wines of the cellars present in the area.
