The main street of Taormina. This is where you will find all the shops and restaurants.
The Ancient Theater is the main monument of the city. This is a scenic location with views of Mount Etna and the bay of Naxos.
Medieval church dedicated to San Nicola di Bari located along the Corso Umberto.
Located in Piazza Badia, at the beginning of Corso Umberto is Palazzo Corvaja. It was a cube-shaped tower that was used for defending the town. It was home to the Sicilian Parliament in the 1400's with its picturesque internal courtyard and beautiful large mullioned windows on the front.
Classic Mediterranean cuisine with a modern approach. Matt and Jackie ate here during their first trip to Taormina!
Stop here for breakfast & a sicilian granita
Known for their cannolis!
Traditional Sicilian cuisine
Traditional Sicilian cuisine
Chef Pietro d'Agostino, 1-Michelin starred restaurant offering gourmet interpretations of traditional Sicilian cuisine
Pietro d'Agostino of La Capinera, created this casual restaurant in town
Beautiful hilltop town located about 20 minutes from Taormina and made famous for the filming of “the Godfather”, with scenes from the Bar Vitelli, housed inside eighteenth century Palazzo Trimarchi amongst the most well known. Savoca has three notable churches. The church of San Nicolò, perches on the hillside beneath the rocky castle summit and was featured in a wedding scene in The Godfather.
The highest active volcano in Europe dominates the entire region with its impressive size. Hikes, tours and tastings at local vineyards can be arranged.
Offer several wine tastings including those paired with lunch or dinner
Winery on Etna. Be sure to make a reservation.
Winery on Etna. Be sure to make a reservation.
For those interested in exploring the areas outside of Taormina, amazing day trips to Ortigia in Siracusa, Noto, and Marzamemi should not be missed.
This small village above Taormina is a natural terrace built around the ruins of a Norman castle that over time has assumed a concave and smooth shape.
A cable car connects the historic center of Taormina with its beach area of Mazzarò. The beach of Isola Bella about 500m from Mazzarò.
Enjoy the afternoon at this Isola Bella beach club