Castelmola is a small town in the province of Messina, located 170 km from Palermo and 40 km from Messina, adjacent to Taormina. On the square in 16, 5 sq. km. has just over a thousand people.

In ancient times the town was called Mile, and its modern name – Castelmola – comes from the Norman castle, towering over the city centre on a rock in the shape of attritor mill ("breakwater" in Italian).

Castelmola was founded in the 8th century BC In the late 10th century ferocious Ibrahim, the ruler of Tunis Kairouan, destroyed the city walls, destroyed the city, killed most of its inhabitants and left Castelmola through the gate, which soon became known as "the Gate of the Saracens". In 1078, the Norman king Roger I drove the Arabs from Sicily and built around a fortified castle new town, which was called Mola. From 1928 to 1947 he was part of Taormina, and later became independent.

Today, residents Castelmola are engaged in agriculture, cattle breeding and production of Souvenirs. It grows citrus, olives, prickly pears, grapes and wheat. Developed and tourist business in the old town there are several interesting sights, and the memory of the tourists can purchase hand-made Souvenirs and exquisite embroidered products.

Among the main places to visit in Castelmola, it is worth noting the City Hall on the Piazza Cappuccini, the ruins of a castle of the 16th century, the Church of San Giorgio, built in the 15th century, with a beautiful font is the work of Pietro da carona, and the 16th century Cathedral, restored in 1935. From Piazza San Antonio, built in 1954, offers a beautiful view of Taormina. The square itself is paved with white stone and volcanic lava, and its sidewalks lined with trees. Here comes the facade of the homonymous Church, rebuilt several times, but still preserved the features of traditional religious architecture in southern Italy. And close to the famous cafe "San Giorgio", discovered in the 18th century. Since 1907 the owners collect from visitors autographs and words of gratitude – a unique album could see anyone.

In good weather, from the streets of Castelmola offers a fantastic view down to Taormina, the coast and the towering far the bulk of mount Etna.