Alì Terme between thermal springs, sea and traditions

Thermal water and sea

Alì Terme has two hyperthermal springs: the Marino Spring emerges at 39.5°C, while the Granata-Cassibile Spring emerges at 46.5°C. The coast includes a narrow strip of beach bordered by clear, crystal-clear waters. When planning the day, the springs and beach can be treated as separate focal points. Those who wish to combine both can plan the thermal area and time on the coast as separate sections. The different outlet temperatures may play a role in choosing personal priorities.

The Terme Marino has an outdoor pool supplied with thermal water. The outdoor pool offers thermal-water hydromassages and a Kneipp path. When planning an individual day, this area can be designated as a separate thermal focus. The combination of the pool, hydromassages and Kneipp path thus offers several concrete options for structuring your stay.

Churches, history and access

The Chiesa Madre di San Rocco is the main church of Alì Terme and has an entrance for people with disabilities. The Santuario di Maria Ausiliatrice was founded in 1890 by the Figlie di Maria Ausiliatrice and also has its own entrance for people with disabilities. Those who include both religious buildings in their plans for the town can take these entrances into account when planning their church visits.

The church of the Santuario di Maria Ausiliatrice was inaugurated on May 15, 1901, and is dedicated to Mary under the title “Aiuto dei Cristiani.” The mortal remains of Blessed Maddalena Morano rest in the Santuario. The history of the Santuario extends from its foundation in 1890 to its consecration on May 15, 1901. Visitors interested in culture can consider the main church and the Santuario as separate themes when planning their visit to the town.

Annual feast days

Every year on May 24, the Santuario di Maria Ausiliatrice celebrates the feast of the Madonna Ausiliatrice with a procession through the town’s streets. The feast day of San Rocco is also celebrated with a procession on August 16. The two dates fall in different months and provide travelers who wish to include religious traditions with fixed points in time for planning a stay in Alì Terme.

Crafts and cuisine

Handmade straw hats continue to be produced in Alì Terme. One of the traditional recipes is Empanata di pesce spada. Both topics can be noted independently of the churches and thermal springs when planning an individual trip.

Excursions in the surrounding area

Excursions in the surrounding area are possible from Alì Terme. In addition to springs, the beach and churches, plans for the town can therefore also include a separate day trip.

Other places to include in your travel plans

Gallodoro, Castelmola, Forza D'agrò, Pollara, Fondachelli-Fantina, Tortorici, Pianoconte, San Cono

For the broader travel overview: Messina.