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Church of St. Blaise – Saracens' Trail loop from Taormina

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Church of St. Blaise – Saracens' Trail loop from Taormina

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Church of St. Blaise – Saracens' Trail loop from Taormina

01:49

4.55km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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144 m

View of Mount Etna

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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312 m

Fountain of Piazza Duomo

Highlight • Monument

Really nice fountain in close proximity to the church.

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781 m

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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1.34 km

Madonna della Rocca Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Historic chapel built into a rock with a cozy interior & picturesque sea & city views.

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1.40 km

View of Mount Etna

Highlight • Viewpoint

On a clear day you can see Mount Etna in the background, one of the most active volcanos in the world

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2.64 km

Madonna della Grotta

Cave Entrance

3.09 km

Church of St. Blaise

Highlight • Religious Site

Not far from this beautiful church with a viewing platform, a pedestrian street starts to Taormina, that is a very beautiful road with breathtaking scenery, for some reason not popular.

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3.51 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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3.69 km

Saracens' Trail

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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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4.55 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.02 km

905 m

863 m

767 m

595 m

407 m

Surfaces

3.17 km

992 m

271 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 29 July

34°C

23°C

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Church of St. Blaise – Saracens' Trail loop from Taormina

View of Mount Etna

Fountain of Piazza Duomo

Via Crucis and views of Taormina and the coast

Madonna della Rocca Church

View of Mount Etna

Church of St. Blaise

Gateway to Castelmola

Saracens' Trail

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