Castiglione di Sicilia

Castiglione di Sicilia is a municipality near Mount Etna in northeastern Sicily with settlements spread across the hillsides. The territory includes several districts, with local vineyards producing wine in the Passopisciaro area.

The settlement began during Greek colonization and kept its strategic importance through successive rulers. Arab and Norman periods left their mark on the region over the centuries.

The feast of Madonna of the Chain draws locals each May with processions and prayers passed down through generations. This religious celebration is woven into daily life and gives the town its spiritual rhythm.

The area is spread across multiple districts, so it helps to explore the routes and paths beforehand. Visiting outside the hottest summer months makes for a more pleasant experience.

The Alcantara River flows through the territory and has carved deep black lava channels into the ground over millennia. These narrow gorges formed as water slowly shaped the volcanic rock.

Location: Metropolitan City of Catania

Capital city: Castiglione di Sicilia

Elevation above the sea: 621 m

Shares border with: Adrano, Belpasso, Biancavilla, Bronte, Calatabiano, Gaggi, Graniti, Linguaglossa, Maletto, Malvagna, Motta Camastra, Nicolosi, Piedimonte Etneo, Randazzo, Sant'Alfio, Taormina, Zafferana Etnea, Francavilla di Sicilia, Mojo Alcantara, Roccella Valdemone

Website: http://comune.castiglionedisicilia.ct.it

GPS coordinates: 37.88278,15.12250

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:01