Roccalumera
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: ME - Area: Taormina surroundings
Roccalumera is a seaside resort overlooking the Ionian coast.
The origins of this village are very ancient and it still preserves millenary habits and traditions.
The name of Roccalumera is linked to the figure of Salvatore Quasimodo, to whom it is dedicated a literary park, and who spent his childhood and youth here and then returned in adulthood.
Roccalumera is renowned for its beaches, large expanses of lava pebbles and gravel, and its splendid sea which has obtained the Blue Flags, thanks to the quality of its waters.
What is the best time to visit Roccalumera?
Roccalumera 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 Roccalumera during the year.
What to eat in Roccalumera
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Roccalumera
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.