Antillo

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Antillo

State: ME - Area: Taormina surroundings

Antillo is a small village that rises in the heart of the Valle d'Agrò, close to the Peloritani. It is located on the left side of the Antillo stream downstream of a steep mountain on top of which stands an imposing boulder: U casteddu, the castle.
In the middle between hills and mountains, it was born as a village of shepherds and boasts excellent agricultural production.
Antillo is the perfect destination for nature lovers: the Platani Valley is home to many varieties of flora and fauna.

What is the best time to visit Antillo?

Antillo 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 Antillo 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

Agro-Pastoral Museum of Antillo

Garden of Redemption in Antillo

Valley of the Plane Trees in Antillo

Bell of Peace in Antillo

Things to do

Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show,... Antillo

Pig and Boar Festival in Antillo
30 Nov, 1 Dec 2024

Carnival in Antillo 2024
Feb 2025

Chestnut Festival in Antillo
Oct 2025

‹ Events in Taormina Area

‹ Events in Sicily

What to eat

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

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 Antillo. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!