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At a glance
- Type
- Historic village
- Elevation
- 529 m above sea level
- Area
- 16,830,000 m²
- Coordinates
- 37°51′32″ N, 15°16′40″ E
About
Castelmola (Sicilian: Castermula) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 170 kilometres (110 mi) east of Palermo and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of Messina. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,107 and an area of 16.4 square kilometres (6.3 mi2). It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").
Castelmola has ancient Greek origins. Situated above Taormina, it formerly served as its acropolis. In the last decades, it has become a popular tourist destination. On Labour Day, which in Italy falls on 1 May, there is an annual music festival "Castelrock", held in the main square, which features live music performances by local musicians.
Castelmola borders the following municipalities: Gaggi, Letojanni, Mongiuffi Melia, Taormina.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Castelmola».
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Getting there
Taormina-GiardiniTrain, nearest
1.6 km as the crow flies
Castelmola
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Castelmola?
Castelmola is in Castelmola, in the province of Messina (Sicily), Italy. GPS coordinates: 37.85900, 15.27782.
What else is there to see near Castelmola?
Nearby you’ll find: Castello di Mola (100 m away), Casa Cuseni (700 m away), Castello di Monte Tauro (800 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 9 photos
- Castelmola, view square — Ruigeroeland, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 98030 Castelmola ME, Italy - panoramio (1) — trolvag, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bar Turrisi Castelmola 07-07-2026 — Jeanne Griffin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello di Mola Castelmola 07-07-2026 — Jeanne Griffin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castelmola - Cappella rupestre della Madonna della Strada - 2026-09-05 21-17-40 001 — Veniamainblu, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castelmola 13 09 2019 — Effems, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castelmola and bay 14-6-21 — Jeanne Griffin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castelmola Bar Turrisi exterior 04-09-2026 — Jeanne Griffin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castelmola ME, Sicily, Italy - panoramio — trolvag, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences