Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Popular
Monte Venere, Taormina
Sicily
Monte Venere (885 m) rises behind Taormina, the most visited town in Sicily. The walk from Castelmola above Taormina reaches the summit through prickly pear and dwarf oak scrub. The view includes the Greek theatre below, Etna smoking behind, the Strait of Messina to the north and the Ionian coast stretching into Calabria.
Duration
4 hours
Distance
9 km
Elevation
+600 m
Best season
Year-round
Highlights
- Greek theatre of Taormina below
- Etna and Strait of Messina together
- Ionian and Tyrrhenian coasts
With your dog
Rocky path; dogs on leash.
