Salemi
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Area: Selinunte and Belice Valley
Salemi is an Arab-medieval village located in the heart of the Belice Valley, surrounded by immense countryside, hills and vineyards.
One of the characteristic features of Salemi is the presence of buildings of different styles, which reflect the successive dominations over time: its origins date back to the Elimi, who founded the nucleus of Halyciae, Alicia. Alicia was conquered first by the Romans, then by the Goths, the Byzantines and the Arabs, who changed its name to Saleiman, "seat of delights", then by the Normans and the Swabians.
Salemi is known as the City of Loaves for its ancient tradition of devotional loaves.
One of the characteristic features of Salemi is the presence of buildings of different styles, which reflect the successive dominations over time: its origins date back to the Elimi, who founded the nucleus of Halyciae, Alicia. Alicia was conquered first by the Romans, then by the Goths, the Byzantines and the Arabs, who changed its name to Saleiman, "seat of delights", then by the Normans and the Swabians.
Salemi is known as the City of Loaves for its ancient tradition of devotional loaves.
Things to do
Tour, Experience, Tastings,...
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show,... Salemi
Salemi Carnival
2024 February
2024 February
MTB Salemi - Raduno dei Pani
2024 March
2024 March
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Salemi
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.
Interesting Facts
Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Salemi
Where to stay
Best Offers of Vacation Rental, hotel, B&B where to sleep in Salemi
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Salemi. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Gibellina
Selinunte and Belice Valley
Santa Ninfa
Selinunte and Belice Valley
Calatafimi - Segesta
Trapani surroundings
Parco di Segesta
Trapani surroundings
Partanna
Selinunte and Belice Valley
Castelvetrano
Selinunte and Belice Valley