Castelbuono

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

State: PA - Area: Cefalù and Madonie

Castelbuono is located on the slopes of Colle Milocca, in the Madonie valley, among numerous forests of oak, chestnut, cherry, and ash. The history of Castelbuono is intertwined with that of the Ventimglia family: the village takes its name from the Ventimiglia castle that dominates the city.
Its privileged position and its long history make it an enchanting place to visit, a place where the art and naturalistic beauties meet.
Castelbuono is home to "the white gold of Sicily": Manna, which due to its rarity, is an exceptional resource of the village.

What is the best time to visit Castelbuono?

Castelbuono 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 Castelbuono 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.

What to see

Church of San Francesco in Castelbuono

Ventimiglia Castle in Castelbuono

Civic Museum of Castelbuono

Naturalistic Museum in Castelbuono

Old Mother Church in Castelbuono

Crypt of the Mother Church in Castelbuono

New Mother Church in Castelbuono

Fountain of Venus Cyprea in Castelbuono

Things to do

Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Castelbuono

Sweetly Castelbuono
6, 7, 8, 14, 15 Dec 2024

Medieval festival in Castelbuono
Dec 2024

Christmas in Castelbuono
Dec 2024

Carnival in Castelbuono 2025
Feb 2025

Feast of San Giuseppe in Castelbuono
Mar 2025

Castelbuono Flower Festival
Jun 2025

Feast of San Giovanni in Castelbuono
Jun 2025

Divino Festival in Castelbuono
Jun 2025

Castelbuono is a fairy tale
Jul 2025

Feast of Sant'Anna di Castelbuono
Jul 2025

Yipsigrock Festival
Aug 2025

Madonie Folk Bike
Aug 2025

Sicily Beer Fest a Castelbuono
Sep 2025

Feast of the SS. Crucifix in Castelbuono
Sep 2025

Mushroom Festival in Castelbuono
Oct 2025

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What to eat

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Castelbuono

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.

To view a list of business activity within tourism in Castelbuono Click here

Interesting Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Castelbuono

"New Cinema Paradiso" - Castelbuono
The splendid Castelbuono castle was the backdrop to some scenes of the film "Nuovo cinema Paradiso".

Legend of the Castelbuono castle
The legend of the Castelbuono castle tells of a ghost that wanders among the rooms of the fortress.

Donkeys in Castelbuono
The Municipality of Castelbuono was the first in Italy to use donkeys for waste collection.

Rite of "Comparatico" in Castelbuono
The rite of "comparatico and commaratico" allows for the establishment of a strong bond of friendship between two men or women through the intercession of St. John.

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