Enjoy Gratteri
Enjoy Gratteri
Gratteri
Gratteri stands undisturbed above the Tyrrhenian coast in the south-western part of Sicily, offering its visitors marvelous mountain and marine landscapes.
The charm of the hamlet is increased by the presence of numerous naturalistic and cultural sites such as the Grotta Grattara, protagonist of legends and mysteries, Pizzo Carbonara, the highest mountain in the Madonie, the Abbey of San Giorgio, also dating from the Norman era, and many others.
As if this were not enough, it only takes a quick drive to reach one of the most beautiful seaside destinations in Sicily – the Norman Cefalù. Rich in history and artistic wonders, Cefalù is one of the most visited Sicilian destinations by tourists from all over the world. However, as a result, its streets are often crowded and noisy, and booking can become a real problem. Gratteri offers the ideal solution to combine a relaxing stay, immersed in the historical atmosphere of a medieval village, with an exciting experience between the blue of the sea, exciting excursions in the mountains and the flavours of the most authentic Sicilian gastronomy.
Gratteri
Gratteri stands undisturbed above the Tyrrhenian coast in the south-western part of Sicily, offering its visitors marvelous mountain and marine landscapes.
The charm of the hamlet is increased by the presence of numerous naturalistic and cultural sites such as the Grotta Grattara, protagonist of legends and mysteries, Pizzo Carbonara, the highest mountain in the Madonie, the Abbey of San Giorgio, also dating from the Norman era, and many others.
As if this were not enough, it only takes a quick drive to reach one of the most beautiful seaside destinations in Sicily – the Norman Cefalù. Rich in history and artistic wonders, Cefalù is one of the most visited Sicilian destinations by tourists from all over the world. However, as a result, its streets are often crowded and noisy, and booking can become a real problem. Gratteri offers the ideal solution to combine a relaxing stay, immersed in the historical atmosphere of a medieval village, with an exciting experience between the blue of the sea, exciting excursions in the mountains and the flavours of the most authentic Sicilian gastronomy.
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The history of Gratteri
Gratteri is a small medieval village that is the main character of a huge religious, folkloristic and cultural tradition thanks to which it is considered as one of Palermo’s most intriguing towns ever. Full of history and traditions, the town was dominated first by the Arabs and later by the Normans, who left a rich architectural and cultural legacy, such as the castle of Gratteri and the Thorns of Christ’s crown: the legend tells that during the First Crusade, the Normans Tancredi and Ruggero d’Altivilla were those who brought them here from Jerusalem. Many legends are linked to the thorns of Christ, the best known is undoubtedly that of the wind, which blew so hard to prevented their theft.
