Calatabiano
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: CT - Area: Taormina surroundings
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.
What is the best time to visit Calatabiano?
Calatabiano can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Calatabiano during the year.
If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.
What to see
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Calatabiano
You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.
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 di Sicilia
Taormina surroundings
Giardini Naxos
Taormina surroundings
Piedimonte Etneo
Catania and Etna
Castelmola
Taormina surroundings
