For awe-inspiring views and centuries old ruins, head to Castlemola – a village few kilometres away from Taormina. Touted as one of the most beautiful places, it offers visitors with stunning views of Mount Etna and explore the ruins of Castello Saraceno on Mount Tauro! Best way to reach Castlemola would be to walk or hike along a paved footpath, giving access to impressive views along the way! If hiking isn’t your thing, an ideal way to reach Castlemola would be get on to InterBus.

• Castello Saraceno will remain closed till June 2015.
• For those interested in walking/ hiking, follow paved footpath. It might take approximately 1 to 1.5 Hours to reach Castlemola.
• Tourists may also pack picnic lunch.
• Do try Almond wine here– it is the best in Sicily!

• InterBus from Taormina to Castlemola- up to 1.30 euros for one-way and up to 2.50 euros for a return trip. There are hourly buses from Taormina.

• Take an InterBus to reach Castlemola. There are buses every hour from Taormina.

• Restaurants in Castlemola- La Taverna dell' Etna
• Trattoria Chicchirichi
• Gallo Cedrone
• Ciccino's Pizzeria
• CafE bar Turrisi

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