If you’ve organised a holiday in Sicily, you can’t miss a trip to Taormina. You will be amazed by the charm of this wonderful village of eastern Sicily located along the coast between Catania and Messina.
What with the ruins of its ancient theatre, the blue sea that creeps between the rocks, and the green slopes that accompany the village down to the coast, you might be struck by Stendhal syndrome!
If you want to enjoy the best of Sicilian nightlife, Taormina is the city for you: the old and narrow streets are full of small restaurants, discos, pubs, and bars in which to cool off with a delicious Sicilian granita. Among the streets of the city centre, you’ll also find small shops and boutiques to shop in throughout the year. Finally, if you visit Taormina in the summer, don’t miss the concerts and events that take place in the Ancient Theatre.
Here are the must-see attractions.
Don’t miss
Greek Theatre
A magical place, whose ruins open onto an extraordinary panorama: the crystal-clear sea, with Mount Etna in the background. The Theatre is one of the most important ancient theatres in Sicily.
Piazza IX aprile
It’s the most famous square in Taormina, thanks to its view of the sea over the cliff edge that will take your breath away. From the balcony you can admire Mount Etna as well as the bay of Giardini Naxos and the hill that encloses the Greek Theatre.
Piazza Duomo
It houses the Cathedral of Taormina and the Fountain, called “Four Fountains”, located right in the middle of the square. The Fountain is the symbol of Taormina. The Cathedral dates back to the 13th century and is dedicated to San Nicolò of Bari.
Villa comunale
An English-style garden that reflects an eccentric and lively personality, that of Lady Florence Trevelyan, the noblewoman who had this beautiful villa built. The Villa Comunale is framed by a beautiful view of the sea.
Isola bella
At the foot of Taormina is the beach of Isola Bella, a small rocky islet full of trees and plants, connected to the mainland by a strip of golden beach, which is visible depending on the tide.
