Location: Taormina
Top Things to do in Taormina
10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Taormina That You Shouldn't Miss
Volcanic Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea provide the cinema-worthy backdrop for Taormina, Sicily's legendary resort town. Twisting medieval streets and a second-century Greek theater add to its romantic air, which inspired the writings of D.H. Lawrence and Truman Capote. Take a cable car to the beach, or walk uphill behind the Church of St. Joseph for panoramic views.
Restaurants in Taormina
1. Ancient Theatre of Taormina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13,605 reviews
The view of Mount Etna and the sea beyond is absolutely superb at Taormina's 10,000-seat ancient Greek amphitheater, which was erected in the third century BC and expanded by the Romans.
Reviewed By ryanfL7429GJ
This theater and its location are stunning -- I'm surprised this isn't a more widely known attraction in Italy or even all of Europe. The history here (both Greek and Roman) and the spectacular beauty and setting of this coastal town (with an active volcano steaming in the background) make this a MUST when visiting Sicily.
2. Villa Comunale
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4.5 based on 3,641 reviews
Reviewed By SallyF906 - Northampton, United Kingdom
A lovely park with plenty of shady areas, stunning views of the coastline and Etna, beautiful planting and quirky Victorian follies, this garden was created by an Englishwoman, Lady Florence Trevelyan and donated to the town in the 1920s. Lots of places to sit and relax. Definitely worth a visit.
3. Corso Umberto
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4.5 based on 3,548 reviews
Reviewed By loua1601 - Wollongong, Australia
We have 9 days in Taormina and strolled along Corso Umberto on our first day. This street is exactly what you would expect from an Italian town as soon as you walk through Messina Gate. Lots of shops, cafes and restaurants with some beautiful buildings, churches, narrow side lanes and a spectacular view of the ocean when you get to the other end. A great way to spend a couple of days trying the different cafes and restaurants. Enjoy!
4. Lido Playa Sole Luna
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4.5 based on 336 reviews
5. Lido La Dolce Vita
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4.5 based on 125 reviews
Lido La Dolce Vita is waiting for you: for your holidays, for your parties, for your sundays with your family. The Lido is very easy to reach because it's close to the highway exit and a few minutes far from the historical center. Lido La Dolce Vita offers all comforts you need to spend a relaxing day on the beach. The ticket includes: entrance on the beach, sunbed, beach umbrella, showers, changing room. Our staff will receive you with kindness and smartness. The Reasturant offers fresh and genuine dishes: fruit salads, seafood, peppery of mussels, stuffed squids, spaghetti with clams, spaghetti "norma" style, grilled peppers, grilled "mascolini" fishes, and much more. The Restaurant is placed on a wonderful terrace on the sea.
Reviewed By Often_on_road
You can see the beach from Taormina. So, take the funicular down and visit this lovely pebble beach. Also consider searching for some of the beautiful sea-rounded rocks that speak to the varied geology of the area.
6. Piazza IX Aprile
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4.5 based on 1,815 reviews
Reviewed By SallyF906 - Northampton, United Kingdom
Beautiful square bordered with churches and cafes with lovely trees and artists painting local scenes - we bought a beautiful watercolour to bring home with us. Standing by the railings at the front, there are fabulous views over the bay. The square is nice in the daytime but it comes to life at night when everything is lit up and it is full of people. At the edge of the square is a lovely cafe/bar - Caffe Wunderbar - a lovely place to sit for a drink and listen to live music at night. Definitely worth a visit to the square and the church of San Giuseppe.
7. Pavone Francesco
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4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Anna5TY - Banbury, United Kingdom
We visited Franco during our trip to Taormina. The paintings on the stairs leading up to the gallery drew us in! Upon entering, Franco was welcoming and friendly and has interesting stories from his time living across the world. He was happy for us to take our time absorbing the pictures. We fell in love with a beautiful oil painting on canvas of Isola Bella; the painting really captured the reflection of the sunset on the sea, so naturally, we went back to purchase it that same day. Franco's daughter was there when we went back who was very sweet. It is worth a visit and I fail to see how anyone couldn't love one of the paintings; after all, if you can't live in Sicily, then why not take a piece of it home? There is a variety of pictures to suit a variety of budgets.
8. Chiesa Madonna della Rocca
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4.5 based on 321 reviews
Reviewed By rkigervaron - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
A high effort and high reward climb. Beautiful views with a particularly nice ending in a peaceful and spiritual place. I hope it stays that way
9. Biblioteca Comunale Sant' Agostino
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By zchug - London, United Kingdom
Newish exhibition of incunabula and antique books in an impressive and quiet setting right in the middle of Taormina's bustle.
10. Isola Bella
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4.0 based on 5,712 reviews
Taormina is a region that is rich in natural beauty and scenic beaches, especially Isola Bella that means "the beautiful island."
Reviewed By rachelsalmon - Cardiff, United Kingdom
Beautiful beach We hired a motor boat from Mazzarò beach 90 euros for an hour for 5 of us which we drove ourselves around to the blue lagoon and Giardini Naxos and isola Bella Superb experience and will do this again
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