Castroreale
This compact Sicilian village holds an extraordinary number of churches — over 80 — for a settlement of its size, alongside houses dating to the 13th century and a tower built by Frederick II of Aragon in 1324, the last remnant of the royal fortress whose name the village carries. Set in mountain country with scenic views toward the coast, Castroreale is listed among I Borghi più belli d'Italia and sits a short drive from Messina.
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- Population2,246
- Nearest water from center 0.0 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 9.4 km5.8 mi
Nearest airports
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Castroreale: quick answers
Where is Castroreale?
Castroreale is in Messina, Italy, about 28 km17 miles in a straight line from Taormina.
How do you get to Castroreale?
The nearest airport is Catania (CTA), about 1 hr 58 min away by road. The nearest train station is Barcellona-Castroreale, about 22 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Castroreale?
The warmest month is August, averaging 25°C76°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at 8°C47°F. The wettest month is October, with about 125 mm4.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Castroreale?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 café and 13 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.