Location: Taormina
Top Things to do in Taormina
Top 7 Hidden Gems Things to do in Taormina, Sicily
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. Legendary Sicily
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5.0 based on 269 reviews
Legendary Sicily offers daily tours to Mt Etna in Sicily. Etna Alcantara off road & Trekking is one of our most popular tour. We drive across several lava flow by 4wd jeep. A first trekking to visit the Bove Valley, one of the most important geological site of Mt Etna. We will visit a lava tube or lava cave originated by ancient lava flows. Our main Trekking along the rift of the eruption of 2002 which destroyed the sky station Piano Provenzana. The tour continues across the Linguaglossa Pinewood to reach the territory of Castiglione di Sicilia. Finally we visit the Alcantara Gorges with their fantastic columns of Basalt. Return to the Taormina. Other Tours are Pantalica Bronze Age Necropolis, Vendicari Flamingos Lakes, Cassibile Canyon River Trekking. Hors riding on Mt Etna. Diving and Snorkeling at Isola Bella (Taormina)
2. Villa Britannia Cooking Classes
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5.0 based on 180 reviews
Villa Britannia is a Sicilian Villa , with its own private garden and atmosphere , located in Taormina centre where typical Sicilian food and wine activities are held. The classes always reach a small number of maximum 6 -8 people, guaranteeing a unique experience . Sicilian Cooking class Experience - Once arrived at the villa , you make yourselves comfortable in the Villas space , louisa the owner will show you round and introduce to you the Villas chef , kitchen and menu of the day . This is a hands on class , but this is also a home so whoever prefers to watch and enjoy the scenery thats also part of it . Sicilian Spumante will be opened in the kitchen with some finger food tastings and then once finished preparing 3 different dishes in the kitchen , louisa and Marco (sommelier ) will serve you the 4 course lunch and explain each wine pairings on on your private terrace over looking the sea and Taormina town views.
Reviewed By T7690RIandreat
This Sicilian cooking class was really a highlight of our week in Sicily. Louisa and Marco are wonderful hosts and Louisa is a talented chef with a passion for fresh simple local food, while Marco shares his interest in wine with the guests. Just the right amount of chopping and instruction, some conducted in their delightful garden and then seated at a table on their beautiful terrace for a dinner party to enjoy the fruits of our labour.
3. Cooking Class in Taormina With Chef Massimo
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5.0 based on 302 reviews
Join Chef Massimo in Taormina as he leads you through a guided market tour in our Shop With The Chef Tour showcasing Sicily's colorful foods. After the market tour, everyone returns to the kitchen for your hands-on cooking class. Visit the fruit & vegetable vendor to find out what's in season and the fishmonger to choose the best fresh catch of the day in Taormina's historic fish market.
Reviewed By GoonerPaul66 - Kenilworth, United Kingdom
This is a great way to find out about real Sicilian cooking with Chef Massimo who is very passionate and knows his stuff - we had 14 in our group and whilst this is quite a large number, everyone got to cook as much / little as they wanted and Chef Massimo tried really hard to get everyone involved. We had a tour of the local market and really got to understand how to select the best produce which makes a massive difference - both my daughters really enjoyed this, especially our Vegetarian daughter and Chef really talked through with her - we went back to the restaurant and made fresh pasta (macaroni) with tomato/aubergine sauce and Caponata(the Sicilian national dish I think) as well as the best meatballs ever (cooked in lemon leaves) and some great Zucchini flowers stuffed with ricotta and finally Sea Bream !!! - shame I couldn't have more wine as I was driving!!!
4. Sunshine Adventure Horses Power
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5.0 based on 70 reviews
The sunshine adventure power horses born in 2015 as an amateur sports association by a group of young people united by the will to put their human experiences and work in the service of the cultural development of the territory in which they live. It is addressed to all the organizations operating in the area and those wishing to explore the world of horses and nature venturing along the banks of the River Alcantara or practicing in various jeep off road routes between the valleys of the area of Taormina, and much more.
5. Sicilian Store
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5.0 based on 61 reviews
6. 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
7. Castello Saraceno
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4.0 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By ameliatd - Chicago, United States
My husband and I walked up the portion of the trail from Taormina to the Castello Saraceno. It’s essentially a series of steps cut into the cliff, with a stop near the castle at an old church built into the rocks. The steps are regularly spaced and well maintained. The castle was locked and inaccessible when we went on a Monday afternoon, but the views of the coast and Etna were exceptional. You access the steps by walking up the road from Taormina to Castelmola. It’s about a five-minute walk from the main gate of Taormina, and the steps are well marked with a yellow sign. You can fill up your water bottle at the free fountain near the gate before heading up the road. The hike is entirely doable if you are in decent physical shape and are wearing Birkenstock/Teva-style sandals or running shoes. I walked it in Birkenstocks and it was completely fine. Hiking boots are not necessary for this portion of the trail, although we did not see the trail from the castle to Castelmola, which might not be as well maintained. At 5 pm, the trail was mostly in the shade. The stairs are not very steep and the trip took us about 45 minutes up and back, with lots of stops for pictures.
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