Santa Teresa di Riva, Taormina

Name: Santa Teresa di Riva
Address: Taormina, Italy

#11 among attractions in Taormina

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Santa Teresa di Riva is a small town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Messina, Sicily, southern Italy, located about 15 kilometres from Taormina. The town was known until 1854 as Marina di Savoca when it was renamed in honor of Teresa d'Austria. The town is neighbored to the northeast by the towns of Furci Siculo and Roccalumera, to the west by Savoca, and to the southwest by Sant'Alessio Siculo and the mountainous Forza d'Agrò. ()

Alternative names: Area: 3.14 mi²Coordinates: 37°56'49"N, 15°22'4"E

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Santa Teresa di Riva – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Santi Pietro e Paolo d'Agrò, Castello di Sant'Alessio, Castello di Pentefur, Church of the Santissima Annunziata.

3.2 miW
Church
Santi Pietro e Paolo d'Agrò
83 min walk • Nestled in the verdant valleys of Sicily, the Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo d'Agrò stands as a testament to the region's rich religious and architectural heritage. This ancient church, located in the small town of Casalvecchio Siculo, dates back to the Norman period...
2.6 miSW
Forts and castles
Castello di Sant'Alessio, Sant'Alessio Siculo
66 min walk • The castle of Sant'Alessio Siculo stands on the rocky promontory known as "capo Sant'Alessio," within the municipality of Sant'Alessio Siculo, in the metropolitan city of Messina.
1.5 miW
Forts and castles
Castello di Pentefur, Savoca
40 min walk • Pentefur Castle is located on one of the two hills on which the town of Savoca, an Italian municipality in the metropolitan city of Messina, Sicily, stands.
2.9 miSW
Church
Church of the Santissima Annunziata
74 min walk • The Church of the Santissima Annunziata is the mother church of Forza d'Agrò, an Italian municipality in the metropolitan city of Messina.
5.7 miSW
Locality
Letojanni
145 min walk • The town's beautiful coastline is lined with a mix of sandy and pebbly beaches, offering visitors plenty of options for sunbathing, swimming, and water sports. Letojanni's clear waters are perfect for snorkeling and diving, allowing visitors to explore the vibrant...
1.6 miW
Church
Church of San Michele, Savoca
41 min walk • The church of San Michele is a church of Savoca of the thirteenth century.
4 miNE
Locality
Nizza di Sicilia
103 min walk • Nizza di Sicilia is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 180 kilometres east of Palermo and about 25 kilometres southwest of Messina.
1.6 miW
Ruins
Sinagoga di Savoca, Savoca
41 min walk • The Synagogue of Savoca was a religious building in Savoca.
1.1 miNE
Locality
Furci Siculo
29 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Furci Siculo is the imposing Saracen Tower, a historic watchtower that dates back to the 16th century. Visitors can climb to the top of the tower for panoramic views of the coastline and the surrounding countryside.
2.9 miSW
Town, Area
Forza d'Agrò, Taormina
74 min walk • Forza d'Agrò is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Messina, Sicily, southern Italy. Forza d'Agrò is on the lower peak of a small mountain, while on the higher peak that overlooks the town are the remains of a Norman castle.
2.3 miNE
Locality
Roccalumera
59 min walk • Roccalumera is home to several beautiful beaches, including the popular Spiaggia di Ponente and Spiaggia di Levante, where visitors can soak up the sun, swim in the refreshing waters, and enjoy a variety of water sports.

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How to get to Santa Teresa di Riva by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santa Teresa di Riva:

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Santa Teresa di Riva (2 min walk)
Furci (32 min walk)