Santa Domenica Vittoria
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: ME - Area: Messina surroundings
Santa Domenica Vittoria is a small village located along the eastern border of the Nebrodi Park, not far from the source of the Alcantara river.
The town is of feudal origin and dates back to the 17th century. The oldest memories are linked to the possession that the Spadaforas had from the Barons of Maletto in the 14th century. The town took on its current name in 1628, as a fiefdom of the Pagano family who purchased it from the marquis of Roccella, Michele Spadafora Maniaci.
The small village is located in a place of notable naturalistic interest: located at the gates of the park of Nebrodi is one of the best observation points of the northern side of Etna. Furthermore, the low light pollution makes the area a privileged observation point of the starry sky for amateur photographers and astronomers.
What is the best time to visit Santa Domenica Vittoria?
Santa Domenica Vittoria 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 Domenica Vittoria 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 Santa Domenica Vittoria
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.
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Santa Domenica Vittoria. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Randazzo
Catania and Etna
Roccella Valdemone
Messina surroundings
Floresta
Messina surroundings
Montalbano Elicona
Messina surroundings