Castanea delle Furie

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Castanea delle Furie

Area: Messina surroundings

Castanea delle furie is a small village nestled on the Sarrizzo hills of the Peloritani Mountains.
Castanea is a locality very popular holiday resort and it was also in the past: from the nineteenth century European aristocrats and rulers chose this village as a summer residence as evidenced by documents and testimonies in the numerous villas that remain in the area.

What to see

Despite the damage suffered during the Messina earthquake of 1908, Castanea delle Furie also retains a complex urban structure, with buildings, churches and works of art dating from the early Middle Ages to the eclecticism of the early twentieth century.

Tourist Map of Castanea delle Furie

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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Where to stay

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Nearby Places

Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Castanea delle Furie. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!

Messina

Messina surroundings

Villafranca Tirrena

Messina surroundings

Saponara

Messina surroundings

Rometta

Messina surroundings

Spadafora

Messina surroundings

Venetico

Messina surroundings