Furci Siculo


Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Furci Siculo

State: ME - Area: Taormina surroundings

Furci Siculo is a small seaside resort located along the Ionian coast of Sicily between Taormina and Messina. It is located between the mouths of the Sàvoca and Pagliara streams, between which its splendid beach extends.
It is believed that this territory was inhabited by the Sicans, the Sicilians and the Phoenicians of Phoinix. With the foundation of Zancle and Naxos, the first two Greek colonies in Sicily, the Greeks also reached these territories. Throughout the medieval and Renaissance periods, until 1854, it was a fraction of the municipality of Savoca, and only in 1919 Furci Siculo obtained full autonomy.
Furci Siculo has a small and suggestive historic center but its main attraction is the its beach which, bordered by the mouths of the two streams, offers a unique landscape and a crystal clear sea.

What is the best time to visit Furci Siculo?

Furci Siculo 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 Furci Siculo during the year.

Things to do

What to eat

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

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 Furci Siculo. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!

Roccalumera

Taormina surroundings

Santa Teresa di Riva

Taormina surroundings

Nizza di Sicilia

Taormina surroundings

Savoca

Taormina surroundings

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