Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: ME - Area: Messina surroundings
Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto is a large city on the Tyrrhenian Sea, much appreciated for its sea and its beautiful beaches.
Its territory has been inhabited since ancient times as evidenced by the presence of ancient necropolises and traces of ancient settlements. The city was under Spanish rule for centuries, and under the House of Aragona the city experienced its maximum splendor and became an important commercial center.
The city contains monuments and archaeological areas of great interest that bear witness to its ancient history .
Barcelona Pozzo di Gotto boasts monuments and archaeological areas of great historical and artistic interest as evidence of its ancient and rich history.
What is the best time to visit Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto?
Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto 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 Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto 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
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto
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.
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Castroreale
Messina surroundings
Terme Vigliatore
Messina surroundings
Rodì Milici
Messina surroundings
San Filippo Del Mela
Messina surroundings
