Villa Margi fraction of Reitano

Located in front of the sea, the fraction of Villa Margi in Reitano it is populated by about 240 inhabitants and is part of the Municipality in the Metropolitan City of Messina.

Il Municipality of Reitano, in the hills, was founded by shepherds who brought their flocks to pasture from the mountain: from a small settlement, the village expanded over time, until it also had its own real marine fraction, the fraction of Villa Margi. In the seventeenth century the feud had become a possession of the Colonna, an important Roman family, while in the nineteenth century, after the abolition of feudalism and various legal proceedings for the assignment of land with neighboring countries, Reitano became an independent municipality, witnessed the passage dei Mille and presented itself to the new century as a refuge for many displaced people from the First and Second World War, and then became the departure and arrival center for many emigrants.

The hamlet of Villa Margi in Reitano distinguished itself at the end of the last century, for the presence of an intense artistic activity, thanks above all to the Festa and Lo Savio brothers and to Antonio Presti, creator of the Fiumara Museum of Art, which greatly enriched the life of this one small seaside village.

The territory and position of Villa Margi in Reitano

Villa Margi in Reitano is the fraction of the town directly overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, between Capo d'Orlando e Cefalù, in north-eastern Sicily. Its position is close to the east with the border of Nebrodi Park, while to the west the Tusa river divides it from village of Tusa.

The territory of the hamlet of Villa Margi is mainly flat and is crossed by the SS117, while the Municipality of Reitano is part of the so-called River of Art, an open-air museum made up of 12 works located along the course of the Tusa river.

What to do at Villa Margi in Reitano and its surroundings

If you are wondering what to do in a small town like Reitano and why choose to stay overnight in the very small hamlet of Villa Margi, the answer is simple: although very small, the size of the town hosts various not indifferent attractions, as well as offering you unparalleled tranquillity. for your stay and spectacular views.

It starts from the center, where you will find the Church of Porto Salvo, a place of worship in the maritime hamlet where the faithful celebrate the Easter Tuesday; heading towards the promenade, you will arrive at the beach, where there is the large sculpture dedicated to Francesco Lo Savio, poet and precursor of minimalist art, who died in 1963: the Window on the sea, on the beach of Villa Margi, is an 18-metre sculpture that is part of the Fiumara d'Arte itinerary. By the way, don't miss all the other works in this very interesting open-air museum, among which you will find the impressive one Casting Curve behind the time, the Ariadne's labyrinth and Wall of Life, to be discovered along the entire museum itinerary.

After having discovered all the works of art hidden in nature, you can go back up towards Reitano, the village on the hill: here you will find more classic monuments and architectures, to visit, to make your artistic tour in the village truly complete. Upon your entry into the centre, you will be greeted by Monument to the Immaculate Conception, while further on you will find the Monument to the Fallen in War and the Monument dedicated to Padre Pio.

La Church of Our Lady Immaculate it is the Mother Church of the village, while the Church of the Madonna del Carmelo dates back to the XIII century. We suggest you also stop at the delightful Church of the Madonna delle Grazie.

At the Chapel of Sant'Erasmo in the Mother Church, you can admire many seventeenth-century works, paintings and statues by great artists such as Gagini. In the village there are 4 other ancient churches, while 4 of the 11 original churches are no longer usable. Finally, taking a walk through the entire village, you can admire the splendid views, the fountains and the beautiful view of the valley.

How to get to Villa Margi in Reitano

To reach Villa Margi, you need to get to Reitano by car or train. The town is easily accessible by car from the A20 Messina-Buonfornello, taking the exit for Santo Stefano di Camastra, or on the train, from the Sant'Agata Militello station, where you will find buses and shuttles that will take you to the centre, about 28 km from the station.