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  1. The Beginner's Guide to Taormina, Italy

    The area of beaches of Taormina is also called Taormina mare. To get up to the main town of Taormina, you'll travel by the cable car, a cab or bus. There is a walking path (and a million stairs). Where to stay by the sea in Taormina, Italy: Value lodging, apartments and guest houses: Mendolia Beach Hotel, Hotel Jonic Mazzaro, Maison Blanche.

  2. An Insider's Guide To Taormina, Sicily

    The Funivia Taormina is a cable car system that connects the city to Mazzarò Beach in just two minutes. Cables leave every 15 minutes, and in the summer the service operates until 1 a.m. Tickets cost €3 each way or €10 for a day ticket. The ride has great views of the rocky landscape and sea. Taxis operate frequently between Mazzarò and ...

  3. Taormina guide: know before you go

    The train from Catania to Taormina takes between 40 minutes and 1 hour and 10 minutes. This is because different trains serve the line: some stop a couple of times while others connect Catania to Taormina directly (and vice versa). Italian trains always provide a pleasant way of traveling, and they are usually cheap.

  4. Taormina, Sicily

    At the ticket office of the bus terminal you can buy tickets or inquire about timetables. You can also buy tickets on the bus. The company Interbus connects Taormina with the major cities of eastern Sicily as Catania, Messina, Siracusa. You can request information to the numbers +39 0942 625301 (Taormina) or +39 095 530396 (Catania).

  5. Best things to do in Taormina

    Sunbathing on Mazzaro Beach. Day trips to Mount Etna. White Lotus Season 2 filming locations in Sicily. Where to eat & drink in Taormina. Granita & brioche at Bam Bar. Sundowners on the terrace at Grand Hotel Timeo. Cocktails on the steps outside Timoleone Café. Cannoli at Fanaberia Cafe Gelateria Siciliana.

  6. Taormina Travel Guide

    The nearest train station to Taormina is Taormina-Giardini, which is operated by TRENITALIA. If you're arriving at Catania, you can catch a train to Taormina in just 40-50 minutes, with one-way fares starting from as low as €5.20. Trains operate from 5 am to 10 pm, making it a convenient option for most travelers.

  7. Taormina Travel Guide

    Taormina travel guide. Welcome to Taormina, Sicily - where ancient history seamlessly blends with modern luxury, creating a captivating destination for travelers seeking a mix of culture and relaxation. As you embark on your journey to unravel the secrets of this gorgeous town, get ready to be enchanted by the breathtaking views and rich ...

  8. Taormina Travel Guide

    Taormina is a town of approximately 11,000 residents. The main street is Corso Umberto, which can only be traversed on foot, and it's where most of the shops, restaurants, nightlife venues, bars, and small boutiques are concentrated, making everything easily reachable by foot.. To reach Mazzarò (Taormina Beach and Isola Bella), we recommend using the cable car service, located at Via Luigi ...

  9. Guide to Taormina: Best things to do places to eat and hotels

    Segway tour of Taormina for those who want to go fast and furious. There are private and group options. You don't need experience. This is helpful as Taormina can be steep and spread out, so the segway tour covers places that are a bit farther away. Book it here. Shorter (1.5h) group walking tour of Taormina for those who prefer the no-frills ...

  10. Taormina

    Taormina. Book your individual trip, stress-free with local travel experts. Taormina, perched high on Monte Tauro, with Mount Etna as backdrop, looks down on two grand, sweeping bays and is Sicily's best-known resort. D.H. Lawrence was so enraptured that he lived here from 1920-23, in a house at the top of the valley cleft, behind the ...

  11. Taormina, Sicily: Travel Guide to the Pearl of the Ionian Sea

    A complete travel guide to traveling to Taormina Sicily including the best beaches, viewpoints, day trips, restaurants, hotels and more. ... The hotel prices peak during this season, especially in July and August, so it's best to book lodging months in advance before selection drops and prices skyrocket. ... bars, cafes, restaurants and shops ...

  12. Guide to Taormina, Sicily

    Taormina Travel Guide. Aboutthearea. Founded on the slopes of Monte Tauro in the east of Sicily, the town's strategic location offers unmatched views of the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna, making it a coveted spot throughout history. From the Greeks who laid its initial stones, to the Romans who luxuriated in its beauty, and the many cultures that ...

  13. The 2024 Guide to Taormina

    Departing every hour, you can take the InterBus for €1.90 each way to the beaches of Taormina. Check the local bus timetable for a more detailed and up-to-date version. The Etna bus operator also has a hop on - hop off service that tours the area and local sights, which also has stops in Mazzaro beach.

  14. Updated TAORMINA Travel Guide 2024: The Complete Tourist Companion to

    But planning the perfect Taormina adventure can be daunting. This comprehensive and Updated Taormina Travel Guide will equip you with everything you need to create an unforgettable and stress-free experience. 🎁 Bonus Includes: 30 Solo Female Travel Safety Hacks + Travel Journaling Prompts + Travel Puzzle + Itinerary Planner.

  15. The ultimate Taormina travel guide for first-timers

    Spectacular view of Bella Island, Taormina | taormina travel blog Taormina mountain town, Sicily. Exploring Taormina, visitors cannot help but learn about the rich history of this ancient town, which is also home to important and precious archaeological remains in the ups and downs of the notorious land of Sicily. | taormina travel blog

  16. Taormina Sicily Travel Guide

    I've traveled to Italy many times now but Taormina was one of the most unique places I've been. It offers the perfect mix of geology, historical legacy, archaeological sites, dreamy beaches, raging volcanoes and charming restaurants and shopping. According to the "Set-Jetting" trend from Expedia Group's Unpack' 24 report, TV shows ...

  17. Taormina travel

    Taormina. Sicily, Italy, Europe. Spectacularly perched on the side of a mountain, Taormina is one of Sicily's most popular summer destinations, a chic resort town popular with holidaying high-rollers and those wanting a taste of Sicilian dolce vita. Attractions.

  18. Taormina Sicily Travel Guide and Information

    Taormina, Sicily has been one of the Italian island's top travel destinations since the era of the European Grand Tour, when wealthy young men, many of the English poets and painters, would take extended tours of the classical sites of Italy and Greece. Thanks to its popularity with these travelers of the 17th to 19th centuries, Taormina became Sicily's first beach resort.

  19. Taormina in one day: what to do and see and where to stay

    Taormina in one day itinerary. I would suggest to start your one day in Taormina with its tiny beaches and its delightful island, Isola Bella. Isola bella is now a protected natural oasis and one of the most famous icons of Sicily. It is also a perfect place to start discovering this wonderful part of Sicily. The "Isola Bella" natural oasis.

  20. Mount Etna Excursion in March

    Answer 1 of 14: I shall be in Taormina towards the end of March and am hoping to take an excursion to Mount Etna. I only have two days in Taormina, a Sunday and a Monday, and am struggling to find any organised trips that run on those days as it's still low season...

  21. Catania and around in January

    Answer 1 of 6: Happy New Year, dear advisors! Planning to go to Sicily on Jan 15 for 9 days. All what we know for now is that the flight is to Catania and that we'll rent a car in the airport. Please advise a nice place to stay not far from Catania to...

  22. Siracuse or Taormina in August?

    Answer 11 of 17: Hello everyone, I am thinking about Taormina or Siracuse for my first time in Sicily. They are both beautiful, but apparently, Taormina is crowded with tourists and expensive, whilst Siracuse is more authentic but less green, and you can't go...

  23. Moscow to Taormina

    Rome2Rio makes travelling from Moscow to Taormina easy. Rome2Rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Find all the transport options for your trip from Moscow to Taormina right here.

  24. The evolving role of experiences in travel

    Interest in experiences is unlikely to dissipate soon, as evidenced by the preferences of younger travelers. According to McKinsey survey data, 52 percent of Gen Zers say they splurge on experiences, compared with only 29 percent of baby boomers. 3 "The way we travel now," McKinsey, May 29, 2024. And Gen Z travelers say they try to save money on flights, local transportation, shopping, and ...