Sicily: A land of sun, art and culture

Through the ages, Sicily has been dominated by many civilizations. Greek, Roman, Moor, Norman and Spanish cultures have left their traces on the island. These divergent influences have created a peculiar mixture that finds its expression in the customs, culinary culture, architecture and the language. The landscapes are as attractive as they are varied: On the east coast, you will discover long beaches with beautiful white sand, but also impressive cliffs of massive rock. The main landmark is Europe's largest active volcano, the Mt. Etna, with a height of 3,350 m reigning majestically over the eastern part of Sicily. Our holiday houses and apartments are located in and around the town of Castiglione di Sicilia at the foothills of Mt. Etna.

Castiglione di Sicilia – a typical Sicilian town

Castiglione di Sicilia is a lovely small town north-east of Mt. Etna. Located charmingly on the Etna foothills at a height of 621 m the houses crowd nicely around a mountain topped by the medieval Castel Leone (Lion castle) from which Castiglione has got its name. Beside stand the remains of the historical Cannizzu watchtower which according to legend has been split by lightning. The historical churches of Castiglione such as Cuba Bizantina (6th century), Chiesa S. Antonio (17th century), Chiesa Madonna di Lourdes, Chiesa Madonna della Catena are always worth a visit. The village is an ideal starting point for discovering the splendid eastern area of Sicily with the volcano, the sea and the sandy beaches, the wild nature and the historical city of Taormina. On your trips you will discover picturesque villages in the hills where the time seems to stand still. This region is an excellent ground for hiking and mountain-biking.

Large villages in the area around Castiglione di Sicilia are Linguaglossa (7 km), Giarre (20 km), Catania (55 km, international airport) and Giardini Naxos and Taormina (22 km) with Sicily's most beautiful beaches.