Calatabiano
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Useful information to fully enjoy your visit to Calatabiano. Attractions to see, Traditional Festival, events and things to do to have fun, food to taste, which items to buy, which interesting facts to know and where to stay on vacation in Calatabiano.

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Calatabiano offers a rich historical and cultural heritage dating back to different eras, each of which has left evidence of high value. The symbol of Calatabiano is the Arab-Norman Castle which rises imposingly dominating the Alcantara valley and offering a breathtaking view on Taormina on one side and on Etna on the other. Calatabiano is a land rich in traditions, the result of a fruitful intertwining of great civilizations, cultures and different dominations.
Calatabiano also offers a beautiful blue and clear sea with one of the most beautiful beaches of sand and pebbles in eastern Sicily.
Events
May 20, 28

What to see
Attractions to see in Calatabiano
Interesting Facts
Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Calatabiano

The Legend of Princess Bice
The legend of Princess Bice tells of a sad love story that takes place in Castello San Marco di Calatabiano.

Legend of San Filippo in Calatabiano
Numerous legends have arisen about San Filippo, patron saint of Calatabiano, revered for his skills as an exorcist.

Incursion of Turkish pirates in Calatabiano
The ruins of the Church of San Filippo di Calatabiano witnessed a sad story of a pirate raid.

Legend of the epigraph in Calatabiano
In Calatabiano, on the main portal of the church of the Holy Crucifix there is an epigraph and a legend was born about it.
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Calatabiano. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Fiumefreddo
Taormina surroundings
Giardini Naxos
Taormina surroundings
Castelmola
Taormina surroundings
Taormina
Taormina surroundings
Graniti
Taormina surroundings
Parco Fluviale dell'Alcantara
Taormina surroundings