Castel di Lucio


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

Castel di Lucio

State: ME - Area: Messina surroundings

Castel di Lucio is a small village located in the Nebrodi Park.
The history of the village begins in the Norman period when the first center was formed, the ancient Castelluzzo, inhabited by families from Italy mainland and southern France. The village plays a strategic role under the dominion of the Ventimiglias given its natural position of control over the valley of the Tusa river.
Even today the rich history of this village echoes among its streets and monuments.

What is the best time to visit Castel di Lucio?

Castel di Lucio 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 Castel di Lucio 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 Castel di Lucio

What to eat in Castel di Lucio

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Castel di Lucio

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 Castel di Lucio


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