One of the first things to do in Castelbuono is certainly to visit the historical centre: this welcomes the visitor with its typical narrow streets and ancient atmosphere, leading him to two of its main attractions, the Ventimiglia Castle and the annexed church 'Matrice Vecchia', dedicated to the SS. Maria Assunta, in which the relic of the skull of St. Anne is preserved. The castle dates back to around 1300 and has three floors plus the basement (currently housing the Civic Museum), while the annexed chapel dates back to the 17th century and is a small jewel bursting with stucco and Baroque sculptures that invade every space. The Matrice nuova, on the other hand, is the Church of the Nativity of Mary, and is also worth a visit. Nature and excursion lovers can also visit the Madonie Park (of which Castelbuono is also a part): a protected natural area that is home to many plant species, some of which are only found in Sicily. The park can be explored on foot, but also by bicycle or on horseback and it is possible to admire the mills, farmhouses and natural caves.

In Castelbuono we find a Sicilian cuisine that is characteristic and, if you like, unusual or at least different from what we might all expect. The village, in fact, being located inland, offers products that are a little different from those of the seaside towns, but here too we find excellent pistachios, almonds, citrus fruits and sultanas that are ideal for desserts and sweets. As first courses, the pasta with sardines and pasta with Sicilian pesto are worth a taste. Pesto is rosy in colour, because in addition to the classic ingredients, it includes the addition of auburn tomatoes and almonds. The Madonie valley is famous for its mushrooms and basil, and it is precisely the mushrooms that are the basis of tasty first courses that are also ideal to eat on their own. Another typical dish from the province of Palermo and the town of Castelbuono are meatballs with fennel, ricotta and caciocavallo cheese, while among the desserts, almond paste is a must, although in Castelbuono the dessert par excellence is the Turk's Head, typical especially for Carnival, which according to legend was created to celebrate liberation from the Arabs, thanks to the Normans. The cake is made of very thin layers of fried dough, filled with cream flavoured with cinnamon and Sicilian lemons. Excellent to end a meal, perhaps accompanied by a small glass of marsala. Also a very typical food is manna, which is used in various recipes as a pure and natural sweetener.

In Castelbuono, one of the most eagerly awaited periods of the year is Carnival, which is celebrated with the 'Veglione Castelbuonese' in which a masked show is organised: masked actors perform satirical scenes, very often related to village life, in a cheerful and goliardic atmosphere. On the occasion of Corpus Christi, on the other hand, the 'Carti rizzi' event takes place, i.e. a special long flower carpet made of paper. The colourful carpet depicts sacred scenes and flowers and is arranged for about 2 km along the historic centre. Around 25 July is the patronal feast of Sant'Anna, a typical patronal festival that opens with the procession of the statue of the Saint and continues with musical interludes, ending with a fireworks display. In August, there is the Castelbuono Jazz Festival, which features music events with concerts and shows. At all times of the year, instead, excursions and walks are organised by local guides and associations in the Madonie Park with its numerous paths among monumental trees, giant holly trees and evocative scenery, such as the imposing Tiberio Gorges carved by the Pollina river, overhanging rock walls.