Castel di Lucio

Castel di Lucio is a tiny medieval village located near the Tusa river.

The name of Castel di Lucio derives from the ancient word “Castelluccio” which referred to the little castle located on the top of the hill. The village was found by Francesco I Ventimiglia in 1330 and thanks to its strategic location it became a very important stronghold. Later it was ruled by some of the most important Sicilian nobles families such as the Speciale, Siracusa, Lercano, Ansalone, Timpanaro and Cannizzaro.
The most important monuments of the village are the Mother Church, dedicated to San Luca and San Biagio, has three naves and a Latin Cross plan; the Church of San Carlo Bartolomeo, built in the 17^th century; the Church of San Nicola is a charming holy place close to the ancient Castle which was built in the 12^th century by the Ventimiglia family.

People live here:

1.325

Attractions:

Sagra du Cascavaddu, food festival

Sagra “A tabisca ca ricotta”, food festival

How to get there:

By Car:

Get on SS 113 Palermo-Messina, exit Pettineo

From Mistretta (Me)
Get on SP176

From Gangi (Pa)
Get on SP50

Accommodations:

Masseria Maggiore 4*

http://www.masseriamaggiore.it/

Tus’Hotel  4*

http://www.tushotel.it/

Hotel Atelier sul mare  3*

http://www.ateliersulmare.com/it/

Restaurants: 

Trattoria Di Sambataro Vincenzo

Piazza Trento Trieste, 10, Tusa ME

Ph. 0039 0921 330132

Damatusa Restaurant

http://www.damatusa.com/

Valle Halaesa

http://www.vallehalaesa.com/ristoranti/grottamarinai.html

Beaches:

Marina di Caronia

Canneto

Castel di Tusa