モッタカマストラの絶景の山頂・トップ5

The summit is difficult to reach; hiking poles are recommended as there are loose rocks and many old terraces to negotiate on poorly marked routes. Cloud formations make it exciting.

Magnificent view of the Ionian Sea and towards Etna from the top of the mountain. Further down you can see a departure-flight point very popular with paragliding enthusiasts

The rocky pyramid of Rocca di Novara ("Matterhorn of Sicily") seems inaccessible...as a landmark, it can even be seen from Mount Etna! This rocky promontory has a well-maintained trail (adequately marked with red dots), making it never too difficult to climb. (Caution: Surefootedness, a head for heights, and good weather are essential!!) From the summit plateau (large metal cross with the silhouette of Christ), there is a magnificent view of the coast, the mountain villages in the hinterland of Milazzo, and the Peloritani Mountains. The starting point is a picnic area on the SS185 (which will likely be impassable from the south for some time to come due to a landslide). There are a few parking spaces along the roadside; for off-road vehicles, you can also drive up to the first bend of the picnic area. A fantastic mountain experience - and afterwards, head to the café in Novara d. Sicily -> Bar S. Niecola!

Beware that the top route is not currently available. It's a one way trip to the viewpoint and then back! We saw people updating the route, so hopefully this will be fixed soon. Take care that this is a pretty hectic route with a lot of climbing and hard to see tracks and A LOT of prickly bushes, so long trousers are definitely recommended

Spectacular and panoramic peak to the east of Rocca Novara. From this site you can admire the aforementioned Rocca, Etna and the Aeolian Islands.

Monte Veneretta is a beautiful place where you can go hiking without going far from nearby Taormina, a unique place surrounded by wonderful Mediterranean vegetation.

Unfortunately recently, with the windy days of the past few days (June 2023) the Christ present on the cross placed at the top was torn away by the fury of the winds, which the inhabitants say had a speed of up to 180 km.h, falling to the ground where it still lies. (update) has been restored

Castemola Monte Veneretta excursion extraordinary route starting from the village of Mola up to the summit immersed in a wonderful Mediterranean vegetation.