Castanea delle Furie

Things to do

Tour, Experience, Tastings,...

From its 400 meters above sea level you can enjoy a splendid view of the Strait of Messina and the hills that gently slope down to the sea.

What to eat

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Castanea delle Furie

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 Castanea delle Furie

Legend of the painting of San Giovanni
Legend of the painting of San Giovanni tells of how the painting came to Castanea delle Furie and how the devotion to San Giovanni was born.

Observation point for birds of prey in Castanea
The particular position of Castanea delle Furie makes it an ideal place for observing migratory birds, especially birds of prey.

Origin of the name "Castanea delle Furie"
The name "Castanea delle Furie" is linked to the presence in the territory of chestnut trees and to its particular geographical location.

Castanea and the Bessel ellipsoid
In Castanea delle Furie there is "l'ugghia", or "the needle", one of the three points in Italy used for the calculation of the Bessel ellipsoid.

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