Enroute to Taormina we visited Mt. Etna. Our coach could drive to the 6500 foot level of this 10,990 ft. active volcano. It is Europe’s largest and most active volcano. The last major eruption was in 2007. We were able to walk on the Silvestri crater. We then had a delicious lunch, with wine, at a local winery before proceeding to Taormina.
Taormina is possibly one of Sicily’s most picturesque towns. It is situated high on Mt. Tauro, overlooking the Ionian Sea. Higher yet above the town is the small village of Castelmola from which there are spectacular views of the area. One of the attractions here also is the 3rd century BC Greek Theater, which is largely intact.
