Taormina

What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts

State: ME - 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 is the best time to visit Taormina?

Taormina can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Taormina during the year.

If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.

What to see in Taormina

Taormina Tourist Map

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Porta Catania in Taormina

Duchi di Santo Stefano Palace in Taormina

Taormina Cathedral

Ciampoli Palace in Taormina

Church of San Giuseppe in Taormina

Clock Tower in Taormina

Piazza IX Aprile of Taormina

Corso Umberto of Taormina

Naumachie in Taormina

Church of Santa Caterina in Taormina

Sicilian Museum of Art and Traditions in Taormina

Corvaja Palace in Taormina

Porta Messina in Taormina

Ancient Theater in Taormina

Municipal villa in Taormina

Arab Necropolis of Taormina

Taormina Cable Car

Mazzeo beach

Lido Mazzarò a Taormina

Blue Grotto in Taormina

Bella island in Taormina

Madonna della Rocca Church in Taormina

Saracen Castle in Taormina

Things to do

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

Taormina Summer Program
Summer 2025

Roberto Bolle & Friends show in Taormina
18 Jul 2025

Taormina Jazz Festival
19 - 22 Jul 2025

Ennio Morricone Tribute
2 Aug 2025

Jimmy Sax Concert in Taormina
3 Aug 2025

Gipsy Kings in Taormina
8 Aug 2025

Concert by Riccardo Cocciante
10 Aug 2025

Carmina Burana in Taormina
18 Aug 2025

Cavalleria rusticana in Taormina
20 Aug 2025

Edoardo Bennato in Taormina
22 Aug 2025

Arisa concert
estate 2025

Christmas in Taormina
Dec 2025

Valentine's Day in Taomina
Feb 2026

Taormina Carnival
Feb 2026

Spring in Taormina
May 2026

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What to eat in Taormina

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.

To view a list of business activity within tourism in Taormina Click here

Interesting and Fun 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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