Things to do
From its 400 meters above sea level you can enjoy a splendid view of the Strait of Messina and the hills that gently slope down to the sea.
Castanea delle Furie
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: ME - Area: Messina surroundings
Castanea delle furie is a small village nestled on the Sarrizzo hills of the Peloritani Mountains.
Castanea is a locality very popular holiday resort and it was also in the past: from the nineteenth century European aristocrats and rulers chose this village as a summer residence as evidenced by documents and testimonies in the numerous villas that remain in the area.
What is the best time to visit Castanea delle Furie?
Castanea delle Furie 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 Castanea delle Furie 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
Despite the damage suffered during the Messina earthquake of 1908, Castanea delle Furie also retains a complex urban structure, with buildings, churches and works of art dating from the early Middle Ages to the eclecticism of the early twentieth century.Tourist Map of Castanea delle Furie
Castel Vinci of Castanea delle Furie
Sanderson Villa in Castanea delle Furie
Church of Santa Caterina in Castanea delle Furie
Church of San Giovanni Battista of Castanea delle Furie
Church of the Santissimo Rosario in Castanea delle Furie
Ethno-anthropological Museum in Castanea delle Furie
Church of Pace Santa Elisabetta in Castanea delle Furie
Church Madonna del Tonnaro in Castanea delle Furie
Church of Santa Rosalia in Castanea delle Furie
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Castanea delle Furie
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 Castanea delle Furie. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Messina
Messina surroundings
Villafranca Tirrena
Messina surroundings
Saponara
Messina surroundings
Rometta
Messina surroundings
