Basicò is an ancient village located in the province of Messina which was ruled by important aristocratic families who enriched the village with wonderful buildings
Basicò has ancient origins, its first settlement dates back to the 9th century BC. In 1310, Emperor Federico D’Aragona built the Monastery of Santa Chiara and later the first complex of houses creating the current old town centre. Later the village was ruled by some of the most important Sicilian families such as the Lanza, Marullo, Sàccano, Naselli and De Maria. The most important monuments of the village are:
The Church of San Biagio is a charming building erected in the 16th century; the Cripte Ex Church of Santa Maria built in the 13th century; the Mother Church of San Francesco d’Assisi, built in 1607, has three naves including precious works of art made by the most important Sicilian artists of that period; the De Maria Castle built in the 16th century on the ruins of an Arab building.
People live here:
625
Attractions:
Sagra della Provola Basicotana, food festival
Sagra della Salsiccia, food festival
How to get there:
By Car:
From Messina
Get on A20 Messina – Palermo, exit Falcone
By Train:
the nearest stations are Novara-Montalbano-Furnari, Milazzo, Patti
Accommodations:
B&B CasAgricola Talìa
http://www.casaagricolatalia.it/index.htm
HOTEL La rosa dei venti 4*
http://www.larosadeiventihotel.com/
Borgo Franza apartments
Via Liberta’, 15, 98060 Basicò, Italia , Sicilia
Restaurants:
Ristorante Bar Panorama
http://www.ristorantebarpanorama.it/index.html
Beaches:
Marina di Patti
Marinello
San Giorgio