Alcara li Fusi

What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts

State: ME - Area: Messina surroundings

Alcara Li Fusi is a wonderful village nestled between the Rocche del Crasto.
The territory of Alcara Li Fusi represents the heart of the Nebrodi Park, it is the place where griffins fly.
Alcara Li Fusi has Muslim origins as evidenced by the toponym which comes from the Arabic Al- Qarah, “the neighborhood”. The appositive "Li Fusi" instead derives from the local production of spindles and cones used to spin wool.
Alcara Li Fusi boasts a valuable artistic and cultural heritage, its ancient core is an intertwining of medieval alleys.

What is the best time to visit Alcara li Fusi?

Alcara li Fusi 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 Alcara li Fusi 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 in Alcara li Fusi

Church of the Rosary in Alcara Li Fusi

Pastoral Village "Stella" in Alcara Li Fusi

Calvario Mount in Alcara Li Fusi

Church of the Holy Water in Alcara Li Fusi

Old Bridge of Alcara Li Fusi

Hermitage of San Nicolò Politi in Alcara Li Fusi

Church of San Nicola di Mira in Alcara li Fusi

Church of San Michele in Alcara Li Fusi

Santa Maria del Rogato Monastery in Alcara Li Fusi

Church of Grace and Path of the Griffins in Alcara Li Fusi

Mother Church of Alcara Li Fusi

Church of Sant'Elia in Alcara Li Fusi

Path of Mills in Alcara Li Fusi

Ancient Wash House of Alcara Li Fusi

Abate Fountain of Alcara Li Fusi

Church of the Santissima Annunziata in Alcara Li Fusi

Turio Castle in Alcara di Fusi

Motta District of Alcara Li Fusi

Church of San Pantaleone of Alcara Li Fusi

Museum of Sacred Art in Alcara Li Fusi

Things to do

Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Alcara li Fusi

Easter in Alcara Li Fusi
16 Apr 2025

Feast of San Nicolò Politi in Alcara li Fusi
May 2025

Festa del Muzzuni in Alcara Li Fusi
Jun 2025

Sagra della Birra - Beer Eat ad Alcara Li Fusi
Jul 2025

Alcara Summer Fest 2024
Aug 2025

Summer fest of San Nicolò Politi in Alcara li Fusi
Aug 2025

Feast of Maria SS Annunziata in Alcara Li Fusi
Aug - Sept 2025

Sagra Nebrodi Gusto in Alcara Li Fusi
Sep 2025

Porcini Mushroom Festival in Alcara Li Fusi
Oct 2025

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What to eat in Alcara li Fusi

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Alcara li Fusi

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.

Interesting and Fun Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Alcara li Fusi

Curiosities about "Muzzuni" in Alcara Li Fusi
Muzzuni is a cult object full of ancient ritual values ​​and the Muzzuni festival in Alcara Li Fusi is the oldest pagan festival in Italy.

Legend about the origins of Alcara Li Fusi
Le origini di Alcara Li Fusi sono antichissime e la leggenda vuole che la cittadina affondi le sue radici nel mito.

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