Castelmola
A small hilltop village about 530 metres above Taormina. From its castle ruins you can see the sea and Etna, and it is famous for almond wine and quirky bars.
Castelmola is a small village on the hilltop behind Taormina, at about 530 metres, more than 300 metres higher than Taormina, with wider views. From the castle ruins and the main square, you can see Mount Etna, the Bay of Naxos and the whole of Taormina at once. Bar Turrisi is known for its bold decorations. The local specialty is vino alla mandorla (almond wine). The Interbus runs up from Taormina in about 15 minutes, or you can walk up the old path in about 45 minutes. The village is very small, so 1–2 hours is enough.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Corso Umberto & Piazza IX Aprile, Taormina
- Villa Comunale di Taormina
- Ancient Theatre of Taormina
- Giardini Naxos
- Isola Bella
- Naxos Archaeological Park
- Forza d'Agrò
- Alcantara Gorge