Termini Imerese

Termini Imerese is a little village which is famous for the wonderful archaeological site of Himera

Termini Imerese is a wonderful small corner of the Mediterranean coast, located at the foot of a mountain which slips down to the sea.

The local cuisine, traditions, warm waters of its spa and the hospitality of the people make this beautiful village a fascinating and unforgettable destination for your holiday. Near Termini Imerese you’ll find the wonderful archaeological site of Himera; situated on the north coast of the island, it was an important Greek city, but today the only recognizable ruins in this city is the Necropolis and the Tempio della Vittoria, built to commemorate the defeat of the Carthaginians.

The beaches near Termini Imerse are Mondello, Isola delle Femmine, Capaci, Trabia, Cefalù.

People live here:

26.371

It is famous for:

The writer Paolo Balsamo

The historian Niccolò Palmièri

The painters Vincenzo La Barbera, Antonino Spatafora, Salvatore Contino, Salvatore Contino

The paleontologist, ethnologist Giuseppe Patiri

The actor Francesco Mulè

The musician Giuseppe Mulè

The sculptor Filippo Sgarlata

The engineer Peter Mole

The journalist Cosimo Cristina

The director Aurelio Grimaldi

Attractions:

The Carnival

Sagra dei Maccarruna ‘ntà maidda, food festival

Termini romana

The lively Nativity

The spa

How to get there:

By Car

From Palermo

Follow E90 to Via Giovanni Falcone e Paolo Borsellino/SS113 in Termini Imerese. Take exit Termini Imerese from E90. Continue on SS113. Drive to Via Stesicoro.

Accommodations:

Terre di Himera Country House

http://www.terredihimera.it/

Il Gabbiano Hotel 3*

http://www.hotelgabbiano.it/

Casale Impalastro B&B

http://www.casaleimpalastro.it/

Palavic Residence 4*

http://www.palavic.it/site/

B&B Aurora

http://bebaurora.weebly.com/

County House La Targa Florio Hotel 3*