タオルミーナの洞窟・トップ5

Famous for the Castle that seems to protect the Alcantara Valley.

The building, dating back to the 11th century, is located at 420 m above sea level and is accessed via a steep stone staircase.

It is a very fascinating ruin. https://www.icastelli.it/it/sicilia/messina/francavilla-di-sicilia/castello-di-francavilla-di-sicilia I left my bike on the panoramic terrace at an altitude of 390 m.

On the promontory of Capo Sant'Alessio Siculo there is a beautiful castle dating back to the Byzantine era.

Calatabiano Castle boasts 2300 years of history as well as a phenomenal view of Taormina and Mount Etna. To visit it, it is better to take the funicular leaving the bicycle in the valley station.

I recommend arriving in Calatabiano, taking the road that crosses the hamlet of Mitogio. This route has little traffic from motor vehicles and is immersed in the vegetation that runs along the Alcantara river.

A castle is mentioned here for the first time in 1117. The current structure was built during the Norman domination in Sicily. Together with the Forza d'Agrò Castle, which was located higher up on the mountain, it served to guard the coastal road. The castle is now privately owned and unfortunately cannot be visited.

Surefootedness is required at the castle. Small children should not climb the last five meters but wait at the foot of the remains of the ruins. However, the entire ascent is worthwhile, as you are rewarded with a wonderful view of Mount Etna through the remains of the ruins