Cinisi

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Cinisi

State: PA - Area: Palermo surroundings

Cinisi is a lovely seaside resort that rises in an ancient land rich in history and traditions.
In this place the Romans and Carthaginians fought and in the 9th century the outpost was conquered by the Arabs who founded the first inhabited center leaving several traces of their presence. The same name Cinisi derives from the Arabic Cins and means territory belonging to the Church. for windsurfing.
Behind Cinisi are the mountains whose slopes are full of luxuriant trees, ash, olive and carob trees.

What is the best time to visit Cinisi?

Cinisi 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 Cinisi 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.

What to eat

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Cinisi

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.

Nearby Places

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

Terrasini

Palermo surroundings

Carini

Palermo surroundings

Montelepre

Palermo surroundings

Trappeto

Palermo surroundings

Interesting Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Cinisi

Places of the film "The Hundred Steps"
Cinisi and Terrasini are the set of "The Hundred Steps" and are the places where the events narrated in the film really took place.
Origin of the Sanctuary of Furi
The origin of the Furi Sanctuary is linked to a miraculous event that took place in 1718.
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