Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina – Saracens' Trail loop from Giardini-Naxos

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Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina – Saracens' Trail loop from Giardini-Naxos

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Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina – Saracens' Trail loop from Giardini-Naxos

04:47

14.8km

560m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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429 m

Beach

4.10 km

View of Isola Bella

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sometimes quite crowded, so come here very early or later in the evening

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5.68 km

Ruins

6.75 km

Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina

Highlight • Historical Site

During his trip to Italy, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe came here and remained speechless at the sight of the Greek theater (3rd century BC), symbol of the city.

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7.32 km

Via Crucis and views of Taormina and the coast

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The way is also worthwhile at night. The steps are lit and you have a beautiful view of the illuminated Taormina and the sea!

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9.15 km

Madonna della Grotta

Cave Entrance

9.60 km

Church of St. Blaise

Highlight • Religious Site

We enjoyed the hike up from Taormina on January 31. Wildflowers and blossom trees were beautiful and the vistas are stunning. Definitely worth the trip. Enjoyed aranchini at Pier de …

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10.0 km

Gateway to Castelmola

Highlight • Historical Site

Something for those interested in sports. In any case, Castelmola is a quiet place in contrast to Taormina.

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10.2 km

Saracens' Trail

Highlight • Trail

For the way back from Castelmola to Taormina the Sentiero dei Saraceni is a very good alternative. The entry into Castelmola you have to look for something. Then the path …

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10.9 km

View of Mount Etna

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fascinating view of Monte Ziretto, still covered in snow in April

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11.1 km

Fountain of Piazza Duomo

Highlight • Monument

Really nice fountain in close proximity to the church.

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14.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.42 km

3.38 km

2.96 km

1.82 km

858 m

538 m

Surfaces

6.45 km

6.44 km

730 m

722 m

286 m

137 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

22°C

16°C

42 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

April 28, 2022,Chiesa di San Biagio – Sentiero dei Saraceni Rondje vanuit Taormina-Giardini

The first part of this tour is unattractive, unhealthy and frankly, dangerous. As is the last part, which is even worse. Don't walk along the highways of this trip. The middle part is very attractive, but this middle part is also covered in other tours. Skip this route and stay alive.