The narrow streets and lanes of old town Cefalu are quite a sight. This is one of the two main…read moredrags in the old town. And in my opinion the nicer one (the other being Corso Ruggero, nice also). Countless little shops and stores, cafés and restaurants. Many of course aimed at tourists, but also some independent little mom'n'pop shops. It is a very picturesque street with lots of lovely buildings and homes. If there's a downside, then it's the traffic. It's so narrow, it is a headache for visitors and locals as well. But people work and live here, so there's no way around it, understandable. Cefalu is a really lovely town, surely not to be missed on a visit to Sicily.

The remains of this castle well preserved in the middle the city lead you to the top of its turrets…read morewhere you have a very special 360ﾟ view of the city best to be enjoyed at dusk or at night when the city lights twinkle, the ocean sparkles and the vibe and sounds of the people below energize a romantic view out on to the South. This is a working museum and although it has very few artifacts about the city it does have plenty of pictures and a well designed model of the original castle which stood on these grounds hundreds of years ago. This museum is free to visit and the elevator or stairs are modern instruments that allow you to roam through the old halls and see the old original walls of a masterpiece that was built to protect the people of long ago. Please take your time to speak to the museum host and security guard who has plenty to say about the museum the region Italy and life itself. Very clean restrooms are available for both men and women on the ground floor so don't be afraid to hang out a while and talk with the locals but most especially to enjoy the view.

Visited Castello di Mola while in Castelmola and was really impressed. The site wasn't crowded and…read moreoffered fantastic views, rich history, and beautiful architecture. We spent about 30 minutes exploring, enjoying the high vantage points and plenty of great photo opportunities. Entry was free, access was easy, and the short walk up was scenic and very manageable. Overall, it's absolutely worth the stop and a must-see if you find yourself in Castelmola. Saluti

I can't say I've come across many ancient castles in my lifetime but this place is stunning. The…read moreviews from up here are unbelievable and overwhelming. You have a wonderful view of Mt. Etna as well as the Sorrento coastline. Definitely work the trek up here.

Breathtaking is all I have to say. I went here as part of a business trip team review as well as…read morevacation, and this was part of our team building back in 2022. The very active Mt. Etna is amazing, beautiful and breathtaking. Simply a must do if you are in Sicily. We encounter tons of lady bugs too. If I'm ever traveling to Italy, this is one of the places I'm going back to.

Breathtaking. Wow, just wow. A once in a lifetime experience for me. I have to words, just…read moreawestruck!

What a great find! Edoardo Puglia's "Puglittarte" shop is in Castelmola, which is about 1,000 feet…read morehigh above the very touristed Taormina. We hiked up there, but it's possible to drive or take a bus as well. Most people stop in one of the town's 2 major piazzas with a stunning view down to Taormina, but we managed to catch a glimpse of his shop, which you can find by looking for large oil paintings on nearby walls. Edoardo is a self-taught painter who works with oil and spatula, and while I'm no art connoisseur, I found his work to be evocative of nature's power and beauty. We ended up buying a beautiful framed painting of Mount Etna at night, with brilliant colors as you stepped further away, and which appear to change in different light. His prices are reasonable too, especially if you want something small. Instead of buying some hokey souvenir, I'd strongly recommend Edoardo's little shop! The only thing to note is he doesn't take card, so you'll need some Euros handy!