What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: ME - Area: Messina surroundings
Capo D'Orlando owes its name to the famous paladin Orlando who, on his way to the Holy Land, stayed there for a short time.
Capo D'Orlando is a small seaside village famous for its splendid beaches: wide expanses of golden sand that stretches out towards a crystalline and transparent sea.
Capo D'Orlando offers suggestive panoramas with Aeolian Islands that stand out on the horizon.
Capo D'Orlando still retains a simple and seafaring atmosphere: it is made up of low houses and small shops, a central square, benches decorated by local artists, large trees that offer shelter from the sun.
What is the best time to visit Capo d'Orlando ?
Capo d'Orlando 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 Capo d'Orlando 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.
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Capo d'Orlando
Capo D'Orlando Summer Program
summer 2025
Capo D'Orlando Blues festival
Jul 2025
Little Sicily 2025- Sicily that Excels at Capo D'Orlando
Sep 2025
Ittica - Festival del Pesce a Capo D'Orlando
Oct 2025
Prickly Pear Festival in Capo D'Orlando
Oct 2025
Feast of Maria SS of Capo d’Orlando
Oct 2025
Winter Flavors Festival in Capo D'Orlando
Dec 2025
Carnival in Capo D'Orlando
Feb 2026
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Capo d'Orlando
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.
