What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: ME - Area: Messina surroundings
San Marco d'Alunzio is a picturesque village set on the top of Mount Castro, from which it dominates the entire coast that extends from Capo d'Orlando to Cefalù.
Its origins date back to the 4th century BC. It took the name of Alontion during the Greek domination, of Haluntium with the Romans, of Demenna with the Byzantines, of San Marco with the Normans, and only in 1867 did it assume the current name of San Marco d'Alunzio.
. The village is characterized by narrow medieval alleys dominated by its castle, by the picturesque red marble bell towers and houses works, frescoes and evidence of a glorious and flourishing past.
What is the best time to visit San Marco D'Alunzio?
San Marco D'Alunzio 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 San Marco D'Alunzio 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.
Gate of Sant'Antonio in San Marco D'Alunzio
Bas-relief in San Marco D'Alunzio
Church of Jesus and Mary in San Marco D'Alunzio
Crasile Church in San Marco D'Alunzio
Church of San Giovanni Battista in San Marco D'Alunzio
Church of All Saints in San Marco D'Alunzio
Church of Maria SS. Annunziata in San Marco D'Alunzio
Museum of Sacred Art in San Marco D'Alunzio
Byzantine and Norman Figurative Arts Museum in San Marco D'Alunzio
IDEA - Science and Technology Museum in San Marco D'Alunzio
Temple of Hercules in San Marco D'Alunzio
Ruins of the Norman Castle in San Marco D'Alunzio
Church of Sant'Antonio in San Marco D'Alunzio
Church of San Teodoro in San Marco D'Alunzio
Church of San Giuseppe in San Marco D'Alunzio
Mother Church in San Marco D'Alunzio
Fountain in San Marco D'Alunzio
Church of San Basilio in San Marco D'Alunzio
Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in San Marco D'Alunzio
Church of Santa Maria dei Poveri in San Marco D'Alunzio
Church of Maria SS. Ara Coeli in San Marco D'Alunzio
Badia Grande Church in San Marco D'Alunzio
Church of the SS. Salvatore in San Marco D'Alunzio
GA DAM - Art Gallery in San Marco D'Alunzio
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... San Marco D'Alunzio
San Marco D'Alunzio summer program 2025
Summer 2025
Feast of Patron Saints in San Marco D'Alunzio
Jul 2025
Feast of San Martino in San Marco D'Alunzio
Nov 2025
The Flavors of the Village in San Marco D'Alunzio
Jan 2026
Feast of the SS. Crucifix in San Marco d'Alunzio
Mar 2026
Historic day in San Marco D'Alunzio
Jun 2026
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in San Marco D'Alunzio
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.
