Castiglione di Sicilia

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Castiglione di Sicilia

State: CT - Area: Taormina surroundings

Castiglione di Sicilia is a characteristic medieval village located in the Alcantara Valley at the foot of the Etna volcano.
The village offers a historical-architectural heritage of considerable value.
Castiglione di Sicilia also offers a naturalistic and landscape itinerary of considerable interest to which are flanked by numerous tourist offers.
The presence of numerous wineries, agritourisms, restaurants, wine bars, makes it a privileged destination in food and wine tours.

What is the best time to visit Castiglione di Sicilia?

Castiglione di Sicilia 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 Castiglione di Sicilia 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 Castiglione di Sicilia

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 Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Castiglione di Sicilia

Legend of Castelluzzo
The legend of Castelluzzo di Castiglione di Sicilia tells of a hidden treasure and a spell that guards it.
"Trovatura" of mount Balsamà in Castiglione
The legend of Mount Balsamà, in Castiglione di Sicilia, is linked to the "finding" of a hidden treasure.
"Trovatura" of Monte Pietramarina
The legend of Monte Pietramarina, in Castiglione di Sicilia, tells of a hidden treasure and a spell that guards it.
Places of "Vipera" - Castiglione di Sicilia
The film "Vipera" was shot entirely in the alleys of the charming village of Castiglione di Sicilia.
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