Geraci Siculo

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

State: PA - Area: Cefalù and Madonie

Geraci Siculo is a splendid medieval village that rises on the slopes of the Madonie, perched on a hill from which you can enjoy a vast panorama of the Sicilian inland countryside and the Madonie itself.
Geraci Siculo has an ancient history: from the remains found in its territory it is certain that the place has been inhabited since the Eneolithic, the known history of the town begins in the 6th century BC with the Greeks who colonized the Madonie area. Its name reveals its Greek origin: from "Jerax" place of vultures.
Geraci Siculo is known as the "pearl of the Madonie" for the characteristic old town made up of small masonry houses, suggestive views, medieval monuments and churches ancient.

What is the best time to visit Geraci Siculo?

Geraci Siculo 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 Geraci Siculo 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 Geraci Siculo

Geraci Siculo Tourist Map

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MUSeBArch in Geraci Siculo

Church of Santa Maria della Cava in Geraci

Drinker of the Holy Trinity in Geraci Siculo

Church of Sant'Anna in Geraci Siculo

Ventimiglia Castle in Geraci Siculo

Church of San Giacomo in Geraci Siculo

Church of Santo Stefano in Geraci Siculo

Way of Wisdom in Geraci Siculo

Angelmaro Tower in Geraci Siculo

Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Geraci Siculo

Church of Collegio di Maria in Geraci Siculo

Salto dei Ventimiglia in Geraci Siculo

Church of the Santa Maria La Porta in Geraci Siculo

Church of San Bartolomeo in Geraci Siculo

Piccione d'Avola House Museum in Geraci Siculo

Things to do

Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Geraci Siculo

Feast of Maria SS Annunziata in Geraci
Jul 2025

Carvaccata of vistiamara in Geraci Siculo
14 - 20 Jul 2025

Summer program in Geraci Siculo
summer 2025

Joust of the Ventimiglias in Geraci Siculo
Aug 2025

Feast of San Bartolo in Geraci
Aug 2025

Sicily that people like - Festival in Geraci Siculo
Dec 2025

Christmas in Geraci Siculo
Dec 2025

Carnival in Geraci Siculo
Feb 2026

Feast of Most Holy Crucifix in Geraci
May 2026

Festa della Transumanza a Geraci Siculo
May 2026

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What to eat in Geraci Siculo

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

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.

To view a list of business activity within tourism in Geraci Siculo Click here

Interesting and Fun Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Geraci Siculo

Legend of the painting of the Annunciation
According to tradition, the painting of the Annunciation by Geraci Siculo is linked to a series of miraculous events.

Geraci Siculo and the Lords of the Woods
In Gerci Siculo the reigning family of Ventimiglia was known with the nickname of Lords of the Selves .

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