Capri Leone


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

Capri Leone

State: ME - Area: Messina surroundings

Capri Leone is a small village in the Nebrodi Mountains which overlooks a panorama of the Tyrrhenian coast and the Aeolian Islands.
Its history is ancient, its origins seem to date back to the Norman era. It was the farmhouse of the noble Vitale De Aloysio and Filangeri families, under which it enjoyed its maximum splendour.
Monuments, religious buildings, works of art and fountains enrich its historic centre; green parks and beautiful nature surrounds it.

What is the best time to visit Capri Leone?

Capri Leone 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 Capri Leone 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 eat in Capri Leone

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

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.

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