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Massive medieval fortresses stand watch atop steep hills along the Spanish border, and ancient dolmens — megalithic stones — dot the countryside.
Excursions further up the mountain take you to two medieval fortresses, on foot to Castello di Taormina and, by car along a winding road, to Castelmola, for grand views, although the summit of Etna is almost always swathed in clouds.
Yet, the Moorish fortresses along the coast soon came under attack.
The town’s strategic role as a border-crossing is reflected in its name (Chaves means “Keys”) and by its two 17th-century fortresses (the Forte de São Francisco has been converted into a superior hotel).
The Ibicencos fortified the bulwarks and built additional towers and fortresses throughout to help shield themselves against enemy incursions.