Things to do
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Oliveri
Oliveri
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: ME - Area: Messina surroundings
Oliveri is a suggestive seaside village that rises on the coast of the Gulf of Patti south of Capo Tindari.
Its origins date back to the 1st century. A.D. and are linked to those of the ancient city of Tyndaris: according to some historians, including Pliny the Elder, a catastrophic earthquake and a terrible landslide destroyed Tyndaris and forced its inhabitants to settle in a safe place, the current Oliveri. Subsequent historical information dates back to the Norman domination: between 1061 and 1195 the feud of Liveri was established, the period in which its castle was built.
In the past, the village was famous for its tonnara, the largest and most famous in Sicily.
Today Oliveri fascinates with its splendid beaches but also its historic center offers numerous valuable historical-artistic testimonies.
What is the best time to visit Oliveri?
Oliveri 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 Oliveri 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
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Oliveri
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.
