Points of interest
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Austrian-Taorminese chef Zangerl. Sicily reinterpreted with Northern precision, facing Villa Comunale.
Taormina's most famous granita bar. Artisanal granita with warm brioche, Sicilian breakfast.
Pastry bar on the Corso. Freshly filled cannoli, artisanal gelato, granita and Sicilian pastries.
Elegant restaurant on Corso Umberto. Sicilian fish and meat, refined setting.
Panoramic terrace near Porta Catania: views of the bay and Capo Sant'Andrea.
Long-standing restaurant in a side alley. Creative Sicilian cuisine, one of Taormina's oldest names.
The hilltop village above Taormina: 360° views, almond wine, fewer crowds.
The main street of the old town: shops, cafés and palazzi between Porta Messina and Porta Catania.
The fortified Cathedral of San Nicolò: stern façade and Baroque fountain out front.
The fastest way down to the sea, skipping the switchbacks.
Long-standing artisanal gelateria at the start of the Corso. Bronte pistachio, almond, seasonal flavours.
15th-century palazzo on the Corso with sea-view terrace. Sicilian cuisine, fish, pizza.
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.
Michelin-starred in Spisone. Chef D'Agostino, catch of the day and seaside terrace.
Gluten-free specialist bar-restaurant. 72h leavened pizza, arancini. AIC certified.
Osteria on Piazza San Domenico. Sicilian cuisine, extensive wine list. Medieval setting.
Michelin-starred at Grand Hotel Timeo. Eight covers with views of the Ancient Theatre and Etna.
The terrace-square on Corso Umberto, with checkered paving and Etna views.
The southern gateway to the old town: medieval gate with the Aragonese coat of arms.
Michelin-starred at San Domenico Palace. Chef Mantarro, creative Sicilian cuisine with Etna views.
Two Michelin stars at The Ashbee Hotel. Palm-fringed terrace with views of the Straits.
The Greco-Roman theatre with views of Mount Etna: the symbol of Taormina.
Slow Food trattoria near the Cathedral. No fixed menu: daily cooking with market produce.
The medieval tower that splits the Corso, at the entrance to Piazza IX Aprile.
Three-generation family trattoria. Sicilian cuisine, fresh fish, sea view. Near the cable car.
Restaurant-pizzeria in an alley off Piazza IX Aprile. Fish, pizza, outdoor tables in the lane.
The seafront public garden, with Victorian-style follies and shaded paths.
Michelin-starred (1★). Contemporary Sicilian cuisine and fine wines in a side alley.