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What to see and do in Taormina
The places not to miss, practical tips and the tickets to visit them.
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Taormina is a luxury village on the sea, with a Greek-Roman theatre overlooking Etna and the sea, lanes and terraces. It is among the most visited destinations in Sicily, ideal as a base for Etna and for Isola Bella.
Practical tips
- The Ancient Theatre is best visited early in the morning, to avoid heat and crowds.
- For the beach of Isola Bella take the cable car or descend a long stairway.
- In Taormina prices are high in summer: book your hotel in advance.
When to go
Spring and autumn; in summer it is very crowded and hot.
The places not to miss in Taormina
- Tickets and visits
The Ancient Theatre
The Greek-Roman theatre with a view of Etna and the sea, still used for performances.
Corso Umberto
The main street with shops, churches and palaces, from Porta Messina to Porta Catania.
The Villa Comunale
A public garden with exotic plants and a view of the sea.
Isola Bella
A small island with a beach and a nature reserve, below the town.
Castelmola
A small village on a rock above Taormina, with a 360-degree view.
- Tickets and visits
Mount Etna
The highest volcano in Europe, with high-altitude excursions from Taormina.
The Alcantara Gorges
A lava canyon with cold water, visited on foot in the water.
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