Discover Myrtle
Discover all there is to see and do in Mirto. Don't miss the best events, interesting places and curiosities related to the area.
Explore Myrtle
Ready to immerse yourself in the wonders and beauties of this city? Here's what you can explore.
Not to be missed in Mirto
Choose what to do among the events scheduled in Mirto. Don't miss the main social activities, the most important patronal festivals and all the festivals in the province of Messina.
Useful tips for your holidays in Mirto
Follow our advice to better enjoy your holiday in Mirto. Discover new places, experience the Sicilian typicality that tells the culture of a people rich in traditions.
Discovering the fascinating history of the Municipality of Mirto
The Municipality of Mirto, in the heart of the Nebrodi Mountains, represents the ideal destination for those who want to spend moments of tranquillity.
Why visit Mirto
Il Municipality of Myrtlein province of Messina at 430 meters above sea level, in heart of the Nebrodi Mountains it represents the ideal destination for all those who wish to carve out moments of tranquillity, as here silence and the slow passing of time are the masters.
The small but quaint village of Myrtle, develops on a small hill offering truly unique landscape views.
Image of David Mauro, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Things to do in Myrtle
In addition to its landscape, on its territory there are many historical and cultural beauties not to be missed such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Heavenmother church of the village. A religious structure built during the XNUMXth century on the site of an earlier church.
For lovers of Sicilian history and customs instead, we find the Museum of Sicilian costume and fashion, a permanent exhibition that aims to witness the development of Sicilian way of dressing over the course of more than two centuries. Among the most significant clothes are those left by the designer Salvatore Ferragamo, Coco Chanel it's a wedding dress created by Valentino.
The Mirto area can boast a rich production of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, called the green gold of Mediterranean cuisine. It is dedicated to him Nebrodi Olive Oil Festival, which takes place every year during the month of December.
How to get around in Myrtle
Given the small size of the town of Mirto, we suggest you visit the various points of interest, through a relaxing walk through the alleys of the center.
A means of transport, however, will certainly be useful for you to move to nearby places, so as to enrich yours vacation in Sicily adding more places to discover.
How to get to Myrtle
For those who want to visit the town of Mirto, by car, and comes from the city of Palermo, it is necessary to cover a route of 148 km lasting approximately 110 minutes. Take the E90 and then the A20 motorway for a distance of 130 km until the Sp157 exit proceeding in the SP156 direction.
If instead you arrive from Messina, the km are 99 km for a time of 73 minutes. You have to leave the center to take the A20/E90 in the direction of SP157 for 89 km and then exit at the SP157 and complete the route with a further 7 km of travel.
Useful numbers
Common
0941 919226
Tourist Info
320 6816576
Municipal police
0941 919226
Emergency medical Service
0941 919358
Quick Links
Municipality site
www.comune.mirto.me.it
