Holiday apartment in Filicudi Porto: archaeology, trails and sea

When choosing a holiday apartment in Filicudi Porto, it is worth taking a look at the distinctive character of the place: the Museo Archeologico Luigi Bernabo Brea is housed in a typical two-storey island building and comprises five exhibition rooms. Around the town, culture, trails through the landscape and maritime impressions come together to offer a variety of ways to plan your holiday.

Archaeology in Filicudi Porto

The Museo Archeologico Luigi Bernabo Brea displays archaeological finds from the Early Bronze Age, from the end of the 3rd to the first half of the 2nd millennium BC, as well as from the Middle Bronze Age, from the 14th to the beginning of the 13th century BC. The finds come from excavations in the villages of Piano del Porto and Capo Graziano. Anyone interested in the island’s early settlement and history will find a specific cultural focus for their stay here.

Hiking trails offering different impressions

The Val di Chiesa – Case dello Zucco Grande route initially leads from Filicudi Porto to Val di Chiesa, through dense Mediterranean maquis and then down towards the coast. The moderately easy Capo Graziano trail begins at a bend in the road before Porto and leads through a prehistoric village. The trail to Le Macine is also moderately easy; it is short, level and runs along the northern slope of Capo Graziano.

Beaches and archaeological sites in the surrounding area

Spiaggia del Porto, Spiaggia delle piramidi, Brigantini and Spiaggia del Perciato are beaches in the immediate vicinity of Filicudi Porto. Le Macine, Zona Archeologica, an archaeological site, is also nearby. These different destinations give your planning a clear direction if, when choosing your accommodation, you want to alternate between beach days, walks and culture.

Underwater finds and an island boat tour

There are eleven wrecks at the underwater site of Capo Graziano. A boat tour around the island of Filicudi takes you to the Grotta del bue marino, the Faraglione La canna, the islets of Elephant and Montenassari, and Scoglio della fortuna. This allows you to get to know the island and its distinctive sites from the water as well.

Getting to Filicudi and finding your way around

Filicudi can be reached by hydrofoil with Liberty Lines. Filicudi Porto, Valdichiesa and Pecorini a Mare are connected by a scenic road. When choosing a holiday apartment in Filicudi Porto, you can therefore consider which experiences should be the focus of your stay: the route through the maquis, the Capo Graziano trail, the nearby beaches, archaeological discoveries or a boat tour around the island. The right accommodation decision begins by matching your own daily plans with these documented destinations.

Churches in the wider regional area

The Parrocchia San Lorenzo Martire and the Parrocchia Maria Ss. Addolorata are located in the wider regional area around Filicudi Porto. Both churches add further cultural points of interest that you can consider alongside the archaeological sites when planning your trip.

Further destinations for your planning: Mongiuffi, Torrenova, Panarea, Longi, Castelmola, Alcara Li Fusi, Furci Siculo, Galati Mamertino.

To the main travel overview: Messina.