Taormina
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Keep Connected
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Introduction
Taormina, along with Agrigento, Siracusa and Monreale is considered one of Sicily's greatest gems. Rightly so for it presents unsurpassed views of exotic flowers, a splendid ancient amphitheatre, a picturesque coast and mountains including the Etna volcano all at the same time. Not surprisingly it is not one of the cheaper places to stay; indeed you may prefer to stay at Naxos down below on the coast and visit Taormina from there, using the funicular.
Sights and Activities
- Greek amphitheatre, most of whose features are actually of Roman design
- Castle
- Palazzo Santo Stefano
- The Duomo (Cathedral), 13th century
- Palazzo Corvaja
- Baroque fountain
- Church of San Domenico
Events and Festivals
Getting There
By Plane
Catania-Fontanarossa International Airport near Catania is the closest airport. See the Catania article for details about airlines and destinations.
By Train
By Car
By Bus
Interbus has buses to Catania (1,5 hours).
By Boat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra | Via Luigi Orlando 34, Giarre | Guesthouse | - |
| B&B Baglio delle Rose | Via delle Rose, 44 Macchia di Giarre-Taormina (CT) | Guesthouse | 88 |
| B&B Casabella | Via Circumvallazione 77 Riposto | Guesthouse | 89 |
| B&B Don Diego | Via Don Diego 63 Linguaglossa | Guesthouse | 91 |
| Casa Olimpia | Via Olimpia, 29 – Giarre Catania | Guesthouse | 91 |
| Cundari Inn Hotel | Via Francavilla 26 | Hotel | 57 |
| Etna Court | 33 Via Marco Carbonaro Riposto | Guesthouse | - |
| Gianni House | 47 Via Pergusa Giardini Naxos | Guesthouse | 85 |
| Hotel Marabel | Via Musumeci, 29 Sant Alessio Siculo | Hotel | 87 |
| I Mastrazzi | Via Largo Bagni , 4 Riposto | Guesthouse | 87 |
| La Palma | Via Torino 4 | Apartment | 60 |
| Lucia's House | Mazzini 64 Nizza di Sicilia | Guesthouse | 77 |
| Taormina's Odyssey | Trav. A di Via G. Martino | Hostel | 71 |
| The Lemon Tree Apartments | Contrada Mastrissa Taormina | Apartment | 95 |
Mid-Range
Upscale
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