A major attraction in Taormina is the Ancient Theater. Dating back to the 2nd century, this monument is 110 meters in diameter it offers a breath-taking view of the Etna volcano and of the coast. Some distance away are the ruins of an ancient temple and an Antiquarium collecting relics discovered in Taormina. The Antiquarium is a small archaeological museum with interesting marble statues and relics from a Roman Theatre dated the 2nd century BC, and from a 1st century BC Roman Villa.

Although perched high up a headland, Taormina has some beautiful beaches below. Capo Sant’Andrea encloses the little Mazzarò bay on the south side that is riddled with caves and grottoes. The longest beaches, Spisone and Mazzeo, extend north of Mazzarò.

Castle Mola stands isolated on the top of Monte Tauro. Just below is the Santuario della Madonna della Rocca. From a little terrace before the church extends a fine view on Taormina’s theatre and the city. A footpath continues up to the castle, that consists of a medieval fortification built on the ruins of an ancient acropolis. The outer walls and the ruins of a tower are what remains of the trapezoidal-shaped building. It also provides a fine sight of the theatre and Taormina.

Palazzo Corvaia is a beautiful castle named after the aristocratic family who owned it from the 17th through the 19th century. It has an imposing facade with a battlement and a three-mullioned window. The cubic tower and the central side of the castle date from the Arabian rule. Presently it belongs to the municipality and houses the Municipal Library.

The castle of Castelmola, is located in Castelmola, a village near Taormina, that was an outpost against foreign invasions. The castle, nestled atop a cliff overlooking a terrific landscape, only retains some few ruins.

The Chiesa dell’Annunziata, next to the cemetery, is of Norman origin. Re-built, it retains a portal finely decorated with white stone. A regional specialty typical of these parts is an almond wine that was invented by the local inhabitants of Castle Mola.

Letoianni is a tourism developed resort, offering natural beauty and great seafood cuisine.