Village of Capo Mulini
Capo Mulini is a small seaside village 5 km from Acireale located along the northern side of the Gulf of Catania.
According to most historians, the place where Capo Mulini stands is the one where it was rise the city of Xiphonia, the ancient Acireale. To testify it are the finds from the Roman era. With the growth and economic development of the city, the noble families and the bourgeoisie decided to move the city center higher, in a more protected area.
The abundance of its fresh waters was used in the construction of the thermal baths of Santa Venera al Pozzo and in leather processing.
Very impressive to see is the natural harbor. Of historical and cultural interest are the Torre Sant'Anna, which has now become a lighthouse, which was built between 1582 and 1602, the old home of a guardhouse that controlled the approach of pirate ships, and the church dedicated to Santa Maria della Purità dating back to the 16th century. and rebuilt in 1796.
The coast is characterized by lava rocks and a black pebble beach.
