Pettineo
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Area: Messina surroundings
It is believed that the origins of the village are very ancient but the first sources date back to the 13th century when Pettineo became a feud by Manfredi Maletta. During the fourteenth century the village was then fortified.
Today Pettineo still retains the layout of an ancient medieval village with narrow streets, stairways and courtyards that develop around the ancient castle. Over the centuries it was then enriched with valuable monuments, churches and monasteries.
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Pettineo
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.
Where to stay
Best Offers of Vacation Rental, hotel, B&B where to sleep in Pettineo
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Pettineo. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Castel di Tusa
Cefalù and Madonie
Tusa
Messina surroundings
Santo Stefano di Camastra
Messina surroundings
Mistretta
Messina surroundings
Castel di Lucio
Messina surroundings
Pollina
Cefalù and Madonie