• Castelmola

A beautiful small hilltop village above the historic town of Taormina, with great scenery to both Taormina and the Ionian Sea, Mount Etna and the beautiful surrounding hills and valleys. Stroll The charming small historic center, the narrow streets with pastel colored buildings, Piazza San Antonino, and Piazza Duomo, and be sure to try the village famous almond white wine.
Note that the best way to reach the village from Taormina is by bus, hence avoiding the 7 km narrow road and the limited parking areas. You can also hike to the village for one hour, in one of two trails, the Sentiero dei Saraceni and the Sentiero Madonna della Grazie. For more details visit the Taormina tourist office in Palazzo Corvaja.

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