Discover San Marco d'Alunzio
Discover all there is to see and do in San Marco d'Alunzio. Don't miss the best events, interesting places and curiosities related to the area.
Explore San Marco d'Alunzio
Ready to immerse yourself in the wonders and beauties of this city? Here's what you can explore.
Not to be missed in San Marco d'Alunzio
Choose what to do among the events scheduled in San Marco d'Alunzio. 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 San Marco d'Alunzio
Follow our advice to better enjoy your holiday in San Marco d'Alunzio. Discover new places, experience the Sicilian typicality that tells the culture of a people rich in traditions.
San Marco d'Alunzio: discovering the jewel in the Nebrodi Park
San Marco d'Alunzio, in the province of Messina, is a small jewel located on top of Monte Castro right in the heart of the Nebrodi Park.
Why visit San Marco d'Alunzio
San Marco d'Alunzio, which is part of the Metropolitan City of Messina, is a small jewel located on top of Monte Castro, 548 meters high, right in the heart of the wonderful Nebrodi Park.
In addition to the panorama that can be enjoyed from the village, with the view that ranges from Cefalù to Capo d'Orlando up to seeing the Aeolian Islands, the historical heritage kept here is really important.
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Things to do in San Marco d'Alunzio
The undisputed symbols of the town of San Marco d'Alunzio are undoubtedly the Norman castle, built in 1061 by Roberto il Guiscardo and the Temple of Hercules, structure that is part of the ancient Greek city built during the fourth century BC.
In March and in July then in San Marco d'Alunzio two are held institutional events, deeply felt by the citizens, i.e. the Feast of the Crucifix with the touching procession of the Mugglers and the suggestive Palio of the Assumption the historical and medieval re-enactment of the village.
Getting around in San Marco d'Alunzio
To better enjoy the area, we advise you to move with your own means of transport, so as to move in total autonomy between the most interesting places or even among the neighboring municipalities, where you can find other villages to be discovered.
How to get to San Marco d'Alunzio
For those leaving from the city of Messina, getting to the center of San Marco d'Alunzio means traveling a 103 km long itinerary for about an hour and 20 minutes.
It is necessary to take the A20/E90 in the direction of SP156 for a total of 88 km and then exit at Rocca di San Leone and then complete by following a road which includes the SS113 and the SP160.
If, on the other hand, you start from the city of Palermo, the route to be covered is 140 km for a journey of just over 2 hours. Initially take the E90 and the A20 for 121 km, exit at S. Agata Militello and follow the SS113 and the SP160.
Useful numbers
Common
0941 797007
Tourist Info
0941 797339
Municipal police
0941 797007
Emergency medical Service
0941 797007
Quick Links
Municipality site
www.comune.sanmarcodalunzio.me.it
