Taormina
Italy · Sicily · 204 m
Description
Taormina is one of Sicily’s most famous and elegant resort towns, spectacularly situated on a terrace of Monte Tauro above the Ionian Sea. The town is renowned for its ancient Greco-Roman theatre with breathtaking views of Mount Etna, its historic old town with winding streets and elegant squares, and the picturesque coves and Isola Bella below. Taormina combines ancient history and Mediterranean architecture with dramatic natural scenery, Sicilian lifestyle, and timeless elegance. One of Sicily’s most captivating destinations, it has long been considered an embodiment of Mediterranean beauty and la dolce vita.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 5 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: July – August
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- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Ancient Theatre of Taormina
- Isola Bella & Beach
- Corso Umberto & Historic Old Town
- Piazza IX Aprile & Etna Views
- Mount Etna Excursion(Day trip)
- Villa Comunale Gardens
- Taormina Cathedral & Piazza Duomo
- Castelmola & Monte Tauro Views(Day trip)
- Taormina–Mazzarò Cable Car
- Palazzo Corvaja
- Madonna della Rocca & Panoramic View
- Porta Messina, Porta Catania & Medieval Gates
- Mazzarò Bay
- Alcantara Gorges(Day trip)
- Odeon of Taormina
- Giardini Naxos & Archaeological Park(Day trip)
- Naumachie
- Church of San Giuseppe
- Sicilian Granita, Brioche & Cannoli
- Ancient Theatre Summer Events (June - September)
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Taormina-Giardini, Letojanni, Alcantara