Castroreale Terme Attractions

Situated at a height of 394m/1,293ft, Castroreale (16km/10mi southeast of Castroreale Terme) can be reached via Barcellona Pozzo di Grotto on a scenically attractive road. Alongside Baroque churches can be seen the tower of a fortress dating from 1324.

Novara di Sicilia (20km/12mi south) is reached on the SS 185. Situated at a height of 650m/2,133ft, the town serves as a starting-point for the ascent of the Rocca di Novara (1,340m/4,396ft), the highest summit in the Monti Peloritani.

At San Biagio (2km/1mi west on the SS 113) the ruins of a Roman villa dating from the second century A.D. have been uncovered. Rooms with beautiful mosaic floors are arranged around a large peristyle; in addition there is a well preserved steam bath. A key giving access to the excavations can be obtained from the butcher's shop in the main street.