Christmas in Castelmola

Il Christmas time is, for all of Sicily, the perfect moment in which to rediscover the ancient local traditions, which abound especially in the ancient medieval villages like castelmola.
It is precisely in this beautiful town, located a few kilometers from Taormina, which is celebrated every year on Christmas in Castelmola, an event that knows how to mix the main Christmas attractions with the historical customs of the area, offering visitors a large number of activities that make Castelmola one of the most suitable Sicilian locations for a splendid vacation in Sicily.

History of Christmas in Castelmola

The Christmas customs of the city of Castelmola are certainly nothing new, so much so that it is come on early 90s that this area is quite well known for its enchanting cribs, excellently made by the master craftsmen of this Sicilian town. It is, therefore, since the 90s that tourists from all over the world have chosen Castelmola as their destination Christmas holidays in Sicily, always finding the splendid smile of the residents who are ready to welcome them with their immense warmth.

When Christmas takes place in Castelmola

Christmas in Castelmola is celebrated throughout the Christmas period, distributing its events in the time window that goes from December 8th to January 6th, with an entire month of activities, traditions and folk recurrences that transformed Castelmola from a young age medieval village to an enchanting Christmas location, adorably decorated to immerse its visitors in a perfect Christmas atmosphere.

Where Christmas takes place in Castelmola

The entire city ​​of Castelmola is set up to host the Christmas celebrations in Castelmola, where the Old Town, characterized by the San Antonio square, shows itself as one of the main places of the Christmas celebrations, being able to move easily between its main monuments, such as the Castle of Mola and Cathedral of San Nicola, Or the Mother Church of Castelmola. Do not miss the Church of St. Blaise which in addition to being the oldest religious building in the country offers its visitor a truly impressive view of the entire valley.

Living Nativity of Castelmola

For some years, Christmas in Castelmola has also been enriched by a beautiful Living Nativity, composed of over 50 characters which depict, in addition to the characteristic symbols of Christmas, also the ancient Sicilian crafts, as a tribute to the local craftsmen, on which Sicily has always based its growth.

What to do at Christmas in Castelmola

In addition to the Living Crib, Christmas in Castelmola can boast the setting up of many Cribs scattered throughout the city, which extend along a path called Via dei Presepi, which overlooks the nearby city of Taormina. Christmas in Castelmola is also the perfect occasion to discover all the culinary excellence of the territory, among which stands out the Almond Wine, which finds its origins in Castelmola.

Recommended activities for a tour of Taormina and Castelmola

How to get to Castelmola for Christmas

Participating in the Christmas activities in Castelmola is very simple, given that the city is crossed by the Provincial Road 10 and close to the routes of the State Road 113 and the European Road 45 (which includes the A18 motorway). Taormina is just 4 km away, from which a bus leaves every hour that takes you to Castelmola in just 15 minutes, as well as being able to take advantage of all its regional connections that serve it, such as the Taormina railway station. Those traveling by plane can first arrive at Catania's Fontanarossa Airport, and then reach Castelmola with a journey of about 70 km.