• Taormina and its Surroundings

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  • A small town and a highly popular luxurious tourist destination, hanging on a rocky cliff on the east coast of Sicily.

    Visit the charming historic center with its beautiful Medieval buildings and attractions, stroll the narrow winding streets with the small handcrafts, boutiques, and antique shops, and relax in one of the small bars and restaurants.
    Enjoy the seaside resorts with their beautiful beaches, rocky small coves, and the famous Isola Bella, all creating a perfect vacation destination.

    While strolling the center’ streets, be sure to admire the famous 3rd century BC Teatro Greco, the Greek Roman amphitheater with its stunning landscapes of Mount Etna, the Bay of Naxos, and Alcantara valley.

    In Corso Umberto I, Taormina’s main pedestrian street, visit the town’s main square Piazza IX Aprile, the 18th century Rococo style Chiesa di San Giuseppe, and the 12th century clock tower (Torre dell’Orologio).

    Continue to Piazza del Duomo, home to a magnificent Baroque fountain, and visit the 13th century Renaissance Cathedral, and the 15th century Palazzo Corvaja. In the palace you will enjoy a lovely courtyard and a museum of arts and popular traditions.
    In the palace’s 1st floor, the Taormina tourist information office for you to consult with regarding your travel plans.

    To relax and enjoy nature, stroll the paths in the Giardini della Villa Comunale, the 19th century public gardens to enjoy the tropical plants, flower beds, the children’s playground, and the stunning views of the coastline and Mount Etna.

    For either a one day visit or a few days’ relaxation in one of the beautiful beach resorts, Taormina is a must place to visit.

    Once in Taormina and if time allows, Thetjoy.com recommends a few possible day tours including;

    • Take a one day to visit the nearby Castelmola village.
    • Climb the Monte Tauro for the breathtaking views.
    • Visit the majestic Norman Arab castle of Castello Di Calatabiano.
    • For a day in the beach Visit Isola Bella and/or the popular seaside resort of Giardini Naxos.
    • Take a one Day Trip to the Alcantara River Park for the unique scenery and the outdoor activities opportunities and visit the nearby Byzantine Castello di Lauria for its Winehouse and the Sicilian wines.
    • Take a one Day Tour to exp;ore the magnificent Etna Mountain its craters and villages.
    • Take 1-2 days (or more) trip to the Aeolian Islands to admire and enjoy the fascinating active volcano craters, great black sandy beaches, rocky coastline, mountains, and coastal hiking trails. Enjoy the breathtaking views and the great local cuisine and sweet dessert wines.
    • On the way north to the Aeolian Islands consider visiting the picturesque Savoca hilltop village known for being one of the filming locations of the 1972 ‘The Godfather’ trilogy by Francis Ford Coppola.
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