What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: AG - Area: Selinunte and Belice Valley
Santa Margherita di Belice rises between hills and expanses of wheat, vines and prickly pears.
It was founded in 1572 by Baron Antonio Corbera on the ruins of the ancient farmhouse Menzil-el-Sindi.
Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, author of the famous "Leopard", defining it as the lost and earthly paradise of his childhood.
What is the best time to visit Santa Margherita di Belice?
Santa Margherita di Belice 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 Margherita di Belice 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.
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Santa Margherita di Belice
Feast of the Holy Crucifix in Santa Margherita del Belice
1 - 9 May 2025
Santa Margherita di Belice Summer 2024
Summer 2025
Feast of Santa Rosalia in Santa Margherita del Belice
Sep 2025
September Fair in Santa Margherita di Belice
Sep 2025
Prickly Pear Festival in Santa Margherita del Belice
Oct 2025
Christmas in Santa Margherita di Belice
Dec 2025
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Santa Margherita di Belice
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.
