This is how holiday rental owners described Taormina
As soon as you arrive in Taormina, you will feel the magical atmosphere spread all around which has enchanted visitors from all over the world for years and years. Located on the coast of the Ionian Sea, settled on a hill of the Monte Tauro, Taormina dominates two grand sweeping
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show more bays below and on the southern side, the top of Mount Etna, the european highest active volcano often capped with snow, offering to the visitors a breathtaking, dramatic and memorable view over almost one hundred miles of Mediterranean sea. Taormina really seems to be born as a touristic resort since past times, when ancient people like the Sicels, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Saracens, Arabs, Normans and Spaniards chose it as their residential site thanks to its favourable position, mild climate and magic atmosphere. Nowadays visitors can still find fine examples of Taormina's golden times: the splendid Greek Thetre, the 13th century Cathedral of Saint Nicola, the 14th century Palazzo Corvaja, the 16th century Palace of the Dukes of Saint.Stefano, the public gardens, the "Badia Vecchia" (Ancient Abbey) and many others. Since the opening of the first hotel in 1874, Taormina has become one of the world top touristic destinations where visitors can experience a perfect combination of old times charming atmosphere, preservation of history and culture, an elegant and lively way of life to be enjoyed in relaxing walks through the old town pedestrian areas. The tourist has a lot to do and to see : top level art performances at the Greek theatre, several painting exhibitions held in local palazzi and churces, fine elegant shopping along the famous "Corso Umberto" with its classical music cafe and pastry shops. Or visiting local art museums, taking naturalistic walks in thesurounding countryside, golfing, enjoying the fantastic beaches at easy reach, where the mild mediterranean climate allows to practise all water sports as swimming, scuba diving, sailing, windsurfing, or just sunbathing for nearly eight months a year and even more. For those who looking for the world known sicilian cuisine, the town offers a wide choice of restaurants, trattorias and pizzerias, pastry-shops, bars, cafes, pubs and for any taste and budget. You won't find many fast food : Sicilians aren't really crazy about it ! Anyway, come and see! Catania Fontanarossa International is the nearest airport in 50km from Taormina . From Catania airport you can easily reach Taormina in one hour drive by direct highway A 18 (direction Messina ). Welcome to Taormina, the ultimate holiday paradise !
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show more bays below and on the southern side, the top of Mount Etna, the european highest active volcano often capped with snow, offering to the visitors a breathtaking, dramatic and memorable view over almost one hundred miles of Mediterranean sea. Taormina really seems to be born as a touristic resort since past times, when ancient people like the Sicels, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Saracens, Arabs, Normans and Spaniards chose it as their residential site thanks to its favourable position, mild climate and magic atmosphere. Nowadays visitors can still find fine examples of Taormina's golden times: the splendid Greek Thetre, the 13th century Cathedral of Saint Nicola, the 14th century Palazzo Corvaja, the 16th century Palace of the Dukes of Saint.Stefano, the public gardens, the "Badia Vecchia" (Ancient Abbey) and many others. Since the opening of the first hotel in 1874, Taormina has become one of the world top touristic destinations where visitors can experience a perfect combination of old times charming atmosphere, preservation of history and culture, an elegant and lively way of life to be enjoyed in relaxing walks through the old town pedestrian areas. The tourist has a lot to do and to see : top level art performances at the Greek theatre, several painting exhibitions held in local palazzi and churces, fine elegant shopping along the famous "Corso Umberto" with its classical music cafe and pastry shops. Or visiting local art museums, taking naturalistic walks in thesurounding countryside, golfing, enjoying the fantastic beaches at easy reach, where the mild mediterranean climate allows to practise all water sports as swimming, scuba diving, sailing, windsurfing, or just sunbathing for nearly eight months a year and even more. For those who looking for the world known sicilian cuisine, the town offers a wide choice of restaurants, trattorias and pizzerias, pastry-shops, bars, cafes, pubs and for any taste and budget. You won't find many fast food : Sicilians aren't really crazy about it ! Anyway, come and see! Catania Fontanarossa International is the nearest airport in 50km from Taormina . From Catania airport you can easily reach Taormina in one hour drive by direct highway A 18 (direction Messina ). Welcome to Taormina, the ultimate holiday paradise !
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