Discover Taormina

Il Corso Umberto is the main street that crosses the whole center of Taormina. Flanked on both sides by a succession of luxury boutiques, clothes, jewelry, and souvenirs, it makes you understand why Taormina’s nickname is “the Sicilian Saint Tropez”.

You will also find many grocery stores, bakeries, cafés, and restaurants

The most famous monument of Taormina remains its Greek theatre (Teatro Greco). It dates from the 3rd century BC and is remarkably well preserved. It can accommodate more than 5,000 people and is home to theatrical performances and concerts.

Along your way on Corso Umberto, you will find the Piazza IX Aprile, one of the best viewpoints in Taormina, with a huge panoramic terrace overlooking the bay below and the Etna. It is the perfect place to take beautiful photos, especially at sunset.

Enjoy its typical atmosphere with musicians, acrobats, and painters.

To get away from the crowds, don’t hesitate to visit the Villa Comunale, which houses a large public garden. This villa belonged to a rich Englishwoman, passionate about birds and who decided to build many structures such as feeders and nesting boxes.

The view of the bay is magnificent and it is the ideal place to enjoy peace and quiet in the shade of the vegetation.

For those who still have some energy left, go to the via Circumvallazione. From there, a staircase of more than 300 steps and without any shade (bring a bottle of water), will bring you to the heights of Taormina in about twenty minutes on foot. You will enjoy a bird’s eye view of the city and the Greek theatre.

Also worth seeing: the sanctuary of Madonna della Rocca, a small chapel partially dug in the rock.

You can’t miss it, it’s the little island at the bottom of Taormina, the one you can see on every postcards! The cove is simply stunning, with its pebble beach and crystal clear waters. On the spot, there are many activities available to you, including snorkeling, diving, boat riding, jet ski rental or simply relaxing!