Oliveri

Oliveri is a municipality in the Province of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, with 2173 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012).

Location and data

Oliveri is 53 km west of Messina. The inhabitants mainly work in the fishing and tourism.

Borders the following municipalities: Falcone, Montalbano Elicona and Patti.

History

The town grew to Arab times.

Attractions

The small town is a tourist center.

Sights of Oliveri

  • Castle built by the Arabs in the 8th century
  • Church of Oliveri
  • Beach by Oliveri

Around Oliveri

  • Tindari, an archaeological site from Greek era
  • View from Tindari of the lagoon and the Aeolian Islands
  • Sanctuary in Tindari with the Black Madonna
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