In 1925, Capo d'Orlando gained independence from Naso, significantly reducing the reach of this municipality in the Metropolitan City of Messina. Despite losing much of its historic domain, Naso still retains roughly two kilometers of coastline to the north.
Perched 498 meters above sea level in the foothills of the Nebrodi Mountains, the town is home to around 4,000 residents. Its elevated location creates a direct connection between the inland mountain slopes and the sea.
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📅 Every year, on 1 September
Naso celebrates Saint Cono on 1 September; born in the town, he is also patron of the identically named municipality in the Calatino area. The temple dedicated to him stands on his hermitage.
Saffron rice, ragù with peas and caciocavallo inside a golden cone-shaped crust: in Catania it is masculine and pointed, and the quarrel with Palermo over the name is serious.
Read more →A thin sheet of dough folded into a half-moon and fried, with escarole, tuma cheese, anchovies and black pepper inside: Messina’s street food, to eat hot straight from the rosticceria.
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Outside Naso, but an easy day trip away.
