Holidays Taormina - Hotels & Holiday Rentals Taormina

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Taormina is located in the province of Messina (ME) and is located about halfway between Catania (about 55 km) and Messina (about 45 km).

The picturesque Taormina is at the foot of the mighty Mount Etna and is the most famous and one of the best places for a seaside holidays in Italy.

On the mountain plateau near the Ionian Sea is "Monte Tauro,’’ the enchanting town of 10,000 inhabitants.

Everywhere the eye sees there are amazing panoramas: The Ionian coast of the Mediterranean, the coast of the nearby seaside resort Giardini Naxos, mainland Calabria, as well as the imposing Mount Etna.

Holiday Apartments, Hotels & Holiday Homes in Taormina, Sicily

In Taormina, there are a number of holiday apartments and holidays homes available to suit everyone's tastes.

Taormina is one of the most beautiful, but also one of the most expensive places in all of Sicily. Therefore, here we try to offer the most reasonably priced accommodations, while helping you have an unforgettable holidays.

Whether you want to have a seaside holidays or a romantic holidays within the old city of Taormina, we have the best holiday apartments and holidays homes available for you in Taormina.

Here you can find a selection of apartments and holidays homes in Taormina that were tested and approved by us.

With us, you will receive quotes free of charge and without obligation, on the cost of your holiday apartment or house in Taormina.

Celebrities in Taormina, Sicily

Johann Wolfgang Goethe was probably one of the most famous tourists to visit Taormina. In his work "Italian Journey", he provides his insights of Sicily and goes further in depth about Taormina.

A street was named after the photographer Wilhelm von Gloede, who was world famous for the centerfolds he made of Sicilian boys.

Wilhelm von Gloeden is also buried in Taormina and with his work still inspires numerous other artists who visit Taormina. There is a long list of prominent artists who have visited and treasured Taormina.

Richard Strauss, Oscar Wilde and Thomas Mann are just a few of the many. In the last century there were an increased number of international movie stars who have decided to spend their holidays time in Taormina.

Marlene Dietrich, Elisabeth Taylor, Greta Garbo and Michael Douglas are once again only a few of the many.

Beaches in Taormina - Photos - Swimming Beaches of Taormina Mare

Taormina is divided into many smaller districts. In general, for holidaysers there are only 2 important translations to know: Centro storico (Central Taormina) and Taormina Mare (Taormina Sea).

In the central of Taormina on a hill about 200 meters above sea level, the historical old town is located.

Taormina Mare is a part of Taormina below the central area of the old town and is located directly on the sea. In minutes from the center of Taormina you can easily reach with the Taormina cable car the amazing beaches of Mazzaró.

We have descriptions and photos for you of the most beautiful and famous beaches for your holidays in Taormina, Sicily.

Learn everything about the unique Isola Bella and the picturesque Bala di Mazzaró.

Sights in Taormina - Sightseeing and Monuments Taormina

Taormina is world famous for its historical monuments, especially from the Greek and Roman eras.

Due to Taormina's geographical position, one can reach almost all of the monuments and sights by foot.

From Taormina's main street, Corso Umberto, it is a 10 minute walk to most of the most important sights located in Taormina.

The magic of Taormina does not only derive from the imposing structures of ancient architecture, but also from the unique nature in and around Taormina that has the ability to cast a spell on any visitor.

Here you can see some of the fantastic sights that you can expect to see during your holiday in Taormina. All sights and photos of Taormina

Events in Taormina - Taormina Arte and Taormina Film Fest

Throughout the entire year, Taormina has many cultural events. Most notably is the antique Teatro Greco, with its breathtaking backdrop of the sea as well as the superior Mount Etna right before your eyes. The theater hosts events and spectacles celebrated by the upper class.

Every year during the summer there are two events that top Taormina's event calendar above everything else; the Taormina Art and Taormina Film Fests.

Every year during June, the highly anticipated Taormina Film Fest takes place. Taromina Arte, with its beautiful musical highlights, takes place during August and brings Teatro Greco and the other respective venues to a boiling point.

Learn everything about Taormina Arte and the Taormina Film Fest.

Restaurants Taormina - Nightlife Taormina - Bars & Pubs in Taormina

The selection of eateries is so great, that help may be needed to identify which restaurants, pubs and nightclubs one should go to.

Our suggestions and advice for the nightlife and restaurants of Taormina.

Shopping in Taormina, Sicily- Farmer's Market in Taormina

On the promenade or shopping avenue, Corso Umberto in Taormina, one can find exclusive boutiques and designer labels in the upper price range.

Anyone who values quality brands and labels should make a visit here. For daily shopping, there are smaller shops in the center of the old town as well as two medium sized supermarkets close to the north and south side of Corso Umberto.

Every Wednesday during the afternoon there is a farmer's market on Piazza Goethe.

Weather in Taormina - Temperature and Climate in Taormina

Taormina is a sunny city where an enjoyable holidays can be made during the winter. In the not so distant past, Taormina was well known as a climatic spa.

One arrived mostly during the winter to enjoy Taormina's mild climate and the fresh sea breeze. We have made available for you all the information about the weather in Sicily, including a climate table. more...

Reaching Taormina - How to arrive in Taormina - Public Transportation

Expressway A18 Catania - Messina, Exit Taormina
Bus Interbus/Etna Trasporti from Catania's Airport or Messina


Airport Transfer / Taxi to Taormina

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