Taormina
Quick Reference Guide:
Where to Stay:
City Centre:
Piccolo Giardino -( $$$ )Highly recommended! Rooms are not very big but they are clean and up to date and staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Located in the center of Corso Umberto and my favorite restaurant in located right in the courtyard :)
Porta del Tocco - ( $$$ ) Have not yet stayed there myself but love the decor! Located by Porta Catania (beginning of Corso Umberto)
Medousa Bistro & Suites - ($$$$) This beautiful hotel is brand new! you will love the design and decor and spacious rooms
Hotel Metropole - ($$$$$) This hotel is a bit pricier but the view and the rooms are stunning. located right in the center of Corse Umberto and Piazza IX Aprile
NH Collection Taormina ($$$$$)
San Domenico Palace (Four Seasons) - ($$$$)
Mazzaro (by the sea):
Air BnB options:
La Malandrina
Where to Eat:
Nettuno da Siciliano/Ahoy Brasserie - ($$$) By far one of my favorite restaurants, not just in Taormina!
Medousa Bistro- Sit in one of the most beautiful gardens and enjoy exquisite Sicilian cuisine
Rosso Di Vino - ($$$) Seafood pasta and grilled meats
Pizzeria Granduca -($$) Pizzeria & Restaurant with a beautiful view overlooking the coast
Bam Bar - ($) Landmark in the center of Piazza IX Aprile perfect for their famous granita, lunch or aperitivo!
Pizzichella (Isola Bella) - ($$) delicious for lunch, if you are visiting Isola Bella
**the also organize boat excursions
La Baronessa - ($$$$) amazing modern Italian cuisine with a beautiful rooftop terrace
Aperitivo:
Drinks/Dancing:
Things To Do:
Visit the Teatro Greco
Visit Isola Bella by cable car
Visit the town of Castelmola (and Bar Turisi - everything is shaped like a penis - quite interesting)
Visit Mount Etna
Visit Villa Communale