Castelmola


Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Useful information to fully enjoy your visit to Castelmola. 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 Castelmola.


Castelmola

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Castelmola is a small medieval village located on the top of a peak overlooking the Ionian Sea. Its origins date back to the pre-Hellenic period. Mylai was the name of the first settlement dating back to the Iron Age, the work of the Sicilians.
Its name originates from the conformation of the large boulder on which it stands which resembles a "mill".
The historic center of Castelmola it is very suggestive thanks to its perfectly preserved medieval urban layout, made up of picturesque narrow alleys, small squares and ancient churches.

Events


What to see


Attractions to see in Castelmola

Interesting Facts


Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Castelmola

Castelmola and Lady Chatterley

Castelmola and Lady Chatterley

The city of Castelmola hides a close connection with the famous novel by D. H. Lawrence "Lady Chatterley's Lover".

Legend of the Lupinaries in Castelmola

Legend of the Lupinaries in Castelmola

The legend of the Lupinaries tells of terrible sorcerers who lived in the ancient village of Castelmola.

Truvatura of Monte Venere

Truvatura of Monte Venere

A legend very much alive in the memory of village of Castelmola is that of "truvatura", or rather the discovery of a treasure.

Nearby Places


Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Castelmola. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!

Taormina

Taormina surroundings

Giardini Naxos

Taormina surroundings

Mongiuffi Melia

Taormina surroundings

Calatabiano

Taormina surroundings

Graniti

Taormina surroundings

Forza d'Agrò

Taormina surroundings