Villages of the Alcantara Valley
Each village in the Alcantara Valley has its own identity: Norman castles, Byzantine chapels, Etna DOC vineyards, eccentric volcanic cones. Here you will find every village profile with monuments, surroundings and connecting trails.
Castiglione di Sicilia
Castiglione di Sicilia is a medieval lava-stone village in the upper Alcantara Valley, with Castel Leone, the Byzantine Cuba di Santa Domenica and Etna DOC wineries. What to see, how to get there, where to eat.
Francavilla di Sicilia
Francavilla di Sicilia is the heart of the middle Alcantara Valley, seat of the Alcantara River Park, starting point for the Gurne, watched over by the Capuchin Friary. What to see, how to get there, itineraries.
Motta Camastra
Motta Camastra is the village at the entrance to the Alcantara Gorges, where the municipal staircase descends into the canyon. Lava-stone historic centre, panoramas, castle and logistics for the visit.
Calatabiano
Calatabiano is the village at the mouth of the Alcantara, dominated by the Norman castle reached by funicular. San Marco beach, viewpoints over the Ionian plain, close to Taormina.
Mojo Alcantara
Mojo Alcantara is the small Alcantara Valley village dominated by the Vulcanetto di Mojo, an eccentric pyroclastic cone of Mount Etna. Crater trail, panoramas over the valley and vineyards, gateway to the Sentiero Italia CAI.
Randazzo
Randazzo is the city of the upper Alcantara Valley, built entirely in lava stone, with three mother churches, medieval walls, the Aragonese gate and the Circumetnea railway. Norman and Hohenstaufen history.
Graniti
Graniti is the Alcantara Valley village of signature murals and the Le Rive accessible trail. Historic centre, street art, river path for everyone, close to the river mouth.
Gaggi
A small farming town among citrus groves, with a view towards Taormina. A handy gateway to the valley from the coast.
Page coming soonMalvagna
A small mountain village among hazelnut groves and oaks, on the slopes of the Nebrodi.
Page coming soonRoccella Valdemone
One of the highest villages in the valley, on the edge of the Nebrodi. Nearby stands the Menhir, a natural monolith over ten metres tall.
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