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Taormina

Taormina is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina, on the east coast of the island of Sicily, Italy. Taormina has been a tourist destination since the 19th century.

Type City

Why go

  • Comune in Sicily, Italy.
  • Served by Ala Jonica Airfield.

History

Taormina is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina, on the east coast of the island of Sicily, Italy. Taormina has been a tourist destination since the 19th century. Its beaches on the Ionian Sea, including that of Isola Bella, are accessible via an aerial tramway built in 1992, and via highways from Messina in the north and Catania in the south.

Restaurants & places to go

Buschenschank, Coffee Shop, Italian, Noodles, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-02:00 · 6 Via D'Orville, 98039 · ristorantelascalataormina.it
Indoor
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-14:30,19:00-23:30 · 16 Via Madonna Rocca, Taormina, 98039 · alsaraceno.it
Indoor
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Tu 10:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 2 Via Strabone, Taormina, 98039 · rosticceriadacristina.it
Indoor
Pizza, Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-23:00; Su 08:00-23:30 · Piazza Sant'Antonino, 98030 · barsangiorgio.com
Indoor
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu,Th-Su 12:00-15:00,19:30-23:00; We off · ristoranteilpadrino.com
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Pizza, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-21:30 · 1 Via Bonifacio, 98039 · lacisternadelmoro.wixsite.com
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-00:00; Sa 12:00-00:30; Su 12:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 1 Via dietro Cappuccini, Taormina, 98039 · villazuccaro.com
Indoor
Regional, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:00 · 3/5 · sanicolo.it
Indoor

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Airports

Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo) 7.8 km to the centre
Calatabiano (CT), 82, IT
Outdoor
Ala Jonica Airfield 9.9 km to the centre
Sant'Alessio Siculo (ME), 82, IT
Outdoor
Aviosuperficie Maletto Fly 37 km to the centre
Maletto (CT), 82, IT
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ala Jonica Airfield; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Taormina. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail
National rail

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing