Taormina

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Area: Taormina surroundings

Taormina, perched on a cliff overlooking the Ionian Sea, is an ancient city built on a natural terrace that offers beautiful views of the coast with Mount Etna in the background. Greeks and Romans endowed it with streets, theaters and temples; Arabs have embellished it with gardens and fountains.
The symbol of Taormina is its magnificent Greco-Roman theater, from which you can enjoy one of the most evocative views in the world.
Taormina with its Isola Bella and the other splendid beaches is renowned for its clear waters and its beautiful backdrops.

What to see

Taormina Cable Car

Blue Grotto in Taormina

Letojanni beach

Arab Necropolis of Taormina

Clock Tower in Taormina

Naumachie in Taormina

Mazzeo beach

Saracen Castle in Taormina

Ciampoli Palace in Taormina

Church of Santa Caterina in Taormina

Church of San Giuseppe in Taormina

Duchi di Santo Stefano Palace in Taormina

Porta Catania in Taormina

Sicilian Museum of Art and Traditions in Taormina

Corvaja Palace in Taormina

Lido Mazzarò a Taormina

Bella island in Taormina

Madonna della Rocca Church in Taormina

Porta Messina in Taormina

Ancient Theater in Taormina

Municipal villa in Taormina

Taormina Cathedral

Piazza IX Aprile of Taormina

Corso Umberto of Taormina

Things to do

Tour, Experience, Tastings,...

Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket to the Ancient Theater

Skip the lines with this entry ticket to the Ancient Theater of Taormina, one of the largest buildings for shows in the Italian Peninsula

Cannolo Cooking Class

Learn how to cook the traditional Sicilian dessert, the cannolo, during this cooking class in Taormina. See how to properly knead the dough and prepare the dish, and enjoy the cannolo

Godfather v/s Mafia Tour with Lunch

Visit Savoca and Forza D'Agro, villages where The Godfather was filmed. Learn the real history behind the Mafia. Enjoy a plate of typical sicilian pasta with wine in charming panoramic restaurant.

Italian Opera in the Nazarena Theater

Enjoy an unmissable and timeless journey thorough Opera with this ticket to the Italian Opera Taormina show. Behold the most famous arias and duets of the Italian lyric repertoire in the stunning Nazarena theater.

Day Trips from Taormina

Daily excursions from Taormina. From visiting the ancient ruins of Syracuse to exploring the majestic Etna volcano. Discover the enchanting coastal villages, savor the exquisite Sicilian cuisine.

Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show,... Taormina

Taormina Carnival
2024 February

Events in Taormina Area

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What to eat

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Taormina

You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.

Catch of the day

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Interesting Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Taormina

The White Lotus 2 Sicily filming location
The second season of The White Lotus was set in Sicily at the Hotel San Domenico Palace in Taormina.

"Grande, Grosso and Verdone" - Taormina
Taormina is the place where one of the famous couples from the movie Grande, grosso e… Verdone spend their holidays.

Places of "Johnny Stecchino" - Taormina
In the film "Johnny Stecchino" the famous scene in which Dante steals the banana in a greengrocer is shot in Taormina.

Places of "The little devil" - Taormina
There are many scenes from the film “The little devil” shot in Taormina: at the station, in the main street and in many other places.

Places of "The goddess of love" - Taormina
The theatrical performance accompanying the film "The Goddess of Love" takes place at the Greek theater in Taormina.

Places of "L'avventura" - Taormina
Very famous is the last scene of the film "The Adventure" shot in Taormina in which you can see, in the background, the Mount Etna.

Places of "Le Grand Bleu" - Taormina
Taormina and its splendid sea were the setting for the film Le Grand Bleu, a film in which the sea is the protagonist.

Places of "The Godfather Part III"- Taormina
In "The Godfather - Part III" some scenes were shot in Taormina, in particular the Taormina station is recognized.

Places of "Intrigue in Taormina" - Taormina
The Greek theater, the square and the streets of the center of Taormina are the set for the film "Intrigo a Taormina".

Legend Madonna della Rocca in Taormina
The legend of the Madonna della Rocca tells the origins of the sanctuary that dominates Taormina.

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Where to stay

Piazza S. Domenico de Guzman, 5
Taormina ME

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Nearby Places

Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Taormina. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!