Taormina Holidays

Taormina Holiday Information

Located on the eastern coast of Sicily, medieval Taormina is situated between the ancient towns of Messina and Catania.

From its elevated position, Taormina boasts superb views of the sea and Mount Etna (45 minutes away). Everywhere you turn in Taormina you are greeted by fabulous stone monuments, fountains and fascinating architecture, winding streets (some steep) leading to small trattorias and detailed ochre coloured or painted houses with intricate stone and iron work.

Throughout the old town of Taormina, its ancient ruins are scattered over a vast area and include the famous Greek theatre which commands the most spectacular views. Isola Bella is a nature reserve south of Taormina with tours of the Capo Sant’ Andrea grottos, a must.

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Taormina is perched above the village of Mazzaro and a cable car or funivia can be taken from the north end of Taormina to the Mediterranean beach in 15 minutes; two pleasant coves of fine shingle gently shelving into the sea. There are a few bars and restaurants on the edge of the beach in Mazzaro (Lido Mazzaro).