San Fratello
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: ME - Area: Messina surroundings
San Fratello is a small village in the Nebrodi Mountains, enclosed between the Inganno and Furiano streams.
Its origins are very ancient, it is believed that they can be found in the ancient Apollonia, a Greek city destroyed in the 3rd century BC. by Agathocles. The current inhabited area dates back to the 11th century when, at the behest of Adelasia, wife of Roger I, the city she founded was transferred and completely destroyed by a landslide in 1754, thus establishing a colony of Lombards.
The village is characterized by a particular regular road system, with houses built in smooth and squared stone and very valuable monuments.
Its territory falls within the Nebrodi Park, nature and the woods that surround it are almost entirely preserved in their natural state, giving fascinating glimpses.
What is the best time to visit San Fratello?
San Fratello 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 San Fratello 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 San Fratello
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 San Fratello. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Acquedolci
Messina surroundings
Sant'Agata di Militello
Messina surroundings
Militello Rosmarino
Messina surroundings
Alcara li Fusi
Messina surroundings
