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Taormina Essentials — 1 Day

5 stops along the route

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Landmarks

  • Porta Catania — The southern gateway to the old town: medieval gate with the Aragonese coat of arms.
  • Clock Tower — The medieval tower that splits the Corso, at the entrance to Piazza IX Aprile.

Museums

  • Ancient Theatre of Taormina — The Greco-Roman theatre with views of Mount Etna: the symbol of Taormina.

Churches

  • Taormina Cathedral — The fortified Cathedral of San Nicolò: stern façade and Baroque fountain out front.

Viewpoints

  • Sant'Antonio viewpoint — Panoramic terrace near Porta Catania: views of the bay and Capo Sant'Andrea.

Beaches

  • Isola Bella — Nature reserve and islet, linked to the mainland by a narrow strip of sand and pebbles. Pebble beach, crystal-clear water, entry fee for the reserve.

Parks

  • Villa Comunale — The seafront public garden, with Victorian-style follies and shaded paths.

Streets & squares

  • Corso Umberto
— The main street of the old town: shops, cafés and palazzi between Porta Messina and Porta Catania.
  • Piazza IX Aprile — The terrace-square on Corso Umberto, with checkered paving and Etna views.

    • Transport

    • Mazzarò cable car — The fastest way down to the sea, skipping the switchbacks.

    Villages

    • Castelmola — The hilltop village above Taormina: 360° views, almond wine, fewer crowds.

    Restaurants

    • Al Saraceno — Restaurant-pizzeria with the highest terrace in Taormina. 360° views of Etna, the bay, and old town.
    • Andreas Restaurant — Austrian-Taorminese chef Zangerl. Sicily reinterpreted with Northern precision, facing Villa Comunale.
    • Bam Bar — Taormina's most famous granita bar. Artisanal granita with warm brioche, Sicilian breakfast.
    • Bar Capriccio — Pastry bar on the Corso. Freshly filled cannoli, artisanal gelato, granita and Sicilian pastries.
    • Baronessa Restaurant — Elegant restaurant on Corso Umberto. Sicilian fish and meat, refined setting.
    • Casa Grugno — Long-standing restaurant in a side alley. Creative Sicilian cuisine, one of Taormina's oldest names.
    • Gelatomania — Long-standing artisanal gelateria at the start of the Corso. Bronte pistachio, almond, seasonal flavours.
    • Granduca Restaurant — 15th-century palazzo on the Corso with sea-view terrace. Sicilian cuisine, fish, pizza.
    • La Capinera — Michelin-starred in Spisone. Chef D'Agostino, catch of the day and seaside terrace.
    • Licchio's — Gluten-free specialist bar-restaurant. 72h leavened pizza, arancini. AIC certified.
    • Osteria Nero D'Avola — Osteria on Piazza San Domenico. Sicilian cuisine, extensive wine list. Medieval setting.
    • Otto Geleng — Michelin-starred at Grand Hotel Timeo. Eight covers with views of the Ancient Theatre and Etna.
    • Principe Cerami — Michelin-starred at San Domenico Palace. Chef Mantarro, creative Sicilian cuisine with Etna views.
    • St. George by Heinz Beck — Two Michelin stars at The Ashbee Hotel. Palm-fringed terrace with views of the Straits.
    • Tischi Toschi — Slow Food trattoria near the Cathedral. No fixed menu: daily cooking with market produce.
    • Trattoria da Nino — Three-generation family trattoria. Sicilian cuisine, fresh fish, sea view. Near the cable car.
    • Vicolo Stretto — Restaurant-pizzeria in an alley off Piazza IX Aprile. Fish, pizza, outdoor tables in the lane.
    • Vineria Modì — Michelin-starred (1★). Contemporary Sicilian cuisine and fine wines in a side alley.