Mongiuffi Melia

Province of Messina

Mongiuffi Melia offers a wonderful natural environment where it is possible to discover stunning ancient caves framed by a prominent Mediterranean vegetation.

The foundation of Mongiuffi Melia is dating back to the Middle Age, when it became part of the extended area of Taormina. In 1643, the village was acquired by the noble Giuseppe Barile. Later the aristocratic family Rao ruled the small town until the abolition of the feudalism.
The most important monuments of the village are:
the Santuario Madonna della Libertà; the Church of San Leonardo, built in the 16th century; the Church of San Nicolò di Bari, erected in 1690 with the typical red stone from Taormina; the Caldaia del Drago, also known as the Quattara U ‘DRAU, is a natural path characterized by two caves dug by the constant flow of water and framed by a prominent Mediterranean vegetation.

People live here:

611

Attractions:

San Martino Odori, Sapori della Valle del Ghiodaro, typical food festival

How to get there:

By Car:

From Messina

Get on A18 Me-Ct, exit Taormina. Take SS114 to Messina, exit Letojanni. Follow SP11, exit Mongiuffi Melia

Accommodations:

Hotel Silemi 4*

http://www.parkhotelsilemi.com/it/index.htm

Residence Letojanni 3*

http://www.residenceletojanni.com/

Restaurants:

Ristorante Al Santuario  

Contrada Fanaca, 98030, Mongiuffi Melia (ME)

Mobile: 0039 338 955 4427

Beaches:

Letojanni

Sant’Alessio Siculo

Santa Margherita