Trecastagni has an interesting historical centre where
the Head Church with its incredible Renaissance
artworks overlook the village. From the church it's
also possible to admire the beautiful view of the sea
and also Taormina.
Of great interest is also the sanctuary dedicated to the
martyrs Alfio, Filadelfo and Cirino to whom a very
touching and suggestive festival is celebrated every
year on the 10th of May with the participation of the
pilgrims and a parade of the typical Sicilian carts. The
sanctuary also boasts the richest collection of votive
plates in all of Sicily.
Fairly close to Trecastagni you will be able to visit:
Acireale, a town on the sea with splendid Baroque
buildings; Catania a very old city with marvelous baroque buildings too and a colorful fish market; and finally Taormina, where besides the breathtaking view
you can also admire the ancient Greek Theatre.
Mount Etna dominates all the territory and walking
through its incredible lava slopes you feel as if you're
in another world.
From the mountain with its 3000 meters of altitude
you can easily reach the golden beaches of La Plaja in
Catania, the pebbles of the beaches of Marina di
Cottone or the black lava rocks between Acireale and
Catania.
The great Sicilian gastronomic tradition will offer
gourmets the opportunity of trying delicious and
unique specialities and as quick snacks, lots of different kinds of pastries, very nice ice-creams and sorbets (granite) with tasty croissants.