Surroundings
What to see near Villa San Gerardo
Piedimonte Etneo is the perfect base for discovering Mount Etna and its wineries, Taormina and the sea of the Ionian coast.
Mount Etna
Europe’s highest volcano is just minutes from the villa. From the north slope, towards Linguaglossa and Piano Provenzana, trails, crater excursions and lava cave visits set off.
Craters and trails
Guided excursions to the summit craters and the side cones.
Lava caves
Lava-flow tunnels to explore with the guides.
Winter
Skiing and snow walks with views of the sea.
The wineries of Etna
The vineyards of the north slope produce some of Sicily’s most highly regarded wines. Many wineries offer tours and Etna DOC tastings.
Taormina and the coast
Taormina, with its Ancient Theatre and Corso Umberto, is about half an hour away by car. Below the town lie Isola Bella and the beaches of Giardini Naxos.
Taormina
The Ancient Theatre, Corso Umberto, the Villa Comunale gardens.
Isola Bella
The nature reserve in the bay below Taormina.
Castelmola
The village above Taormina, with views of Etna and the sea.
Alcantara Gorge
The basalt canyon carved by the Alcantara river is one of the area’s natural wonders: cool waters and walls of columnar lava.
Sea and villages
The beaches of the Ionian coast are a short drive away. Nearby, Linguaglossa, Castiglione di Sicilia and Randazzo are well worth a visit.
The whole villa, just for you
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