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Saracens' Trail – Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina loop from Taormina

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Saracens' Trail – Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina loop from Taormina

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Saracens' Trail – Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina loop from Taormina

02:35

7.36km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

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442 m

Taormina Public Garden

Highlight • Natural

The small public park is one of the less crowded places in Taormina, offers a pleasant shady atmosphere and at the balustrade a wonderful view of the coast and Etna. And at the northern entrance there's pretty good granita!

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1.28 km

Messina Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

From the ancient time come two city gate, Porta Messina in the north and Porta Catania in the south. Porta Messina is a remnant of a former fortress wall. This …

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2.07 km

Fountain of Piazza Duomo

Highlight • Monument

Really nice fountain in close proximity to the church.

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2.95 km

Saracens' Trail

Highlight • Trail

For the way back from Castelmola to Taormina the Sentiero dei Saraceni is a very good alternative. The entry into Castelmola you have to look for something. Then the path …

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3.13 km

Gateway to Castelmola

Highlight • Historical Site

Something for those interested in sports. In any case, Castelmola is a quiet place in contrast to Taormina.

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3.54 km

Church of St. Blaise

Highlight • Religious Site

Not far from this beautiful church with a viewing platform, a pedestrian street starts to Taormina, that is a very beautiful road with breathtaking scenery, for some reason not popular.

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3.99 km

Madonna della Grotta

Cave Entrance

5.28 km

Via Crucis and views of Taormina and the coast

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The way is also worthwhile at night. The steps are lit and you have a beautiful view of the illuminated Taormina and the sea!

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6.39 km

Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina

Highlight • Historical Site

During his trip to Italy, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe came here and remained speechless at the sight of the Greek theater (3rd century BC), symbol of the city.

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7.36 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.26 km

1.78 km

1.44 km

856 m

587 m

432 m

Surfaces

4.31 km

2.66 km

311 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Saturday 9 May

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Saracens' Trail – Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina loop from Taormina

Taormina Public Garden

Messina Gate

Fountain of Piazza Duomo

Saracens' Trail

Gateway to Castelmola

Church of St. Blaise

Via Crucis and views of Taormina and the coast

Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina

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