Beautiful Things to Do in Taormina, Sicily Right Now

Beautiful Things to Do in Taormina, Sicily Right Now, Taormina, Italy

Standing at the edge of the ancient Greek theater, with Mount Etna looming in the distance, after weeks of researching the best things to do in Taormina, I finally feel it. The salt-infused wind cuts through the sweat clinging to my skin, and it’s even more breathtaking than I imagined.

I thought back to four years ago, when COVID-19 upended our “forever home,” launched us into military life, and somehow brought us here, to this moment in Taormina, Sicily.

You’re probably where I was a few weeks ago, searching for things to do in Taormina, Sicily, wondering if it’s worth all the hype.

Let me tell you this-Taormina is where luxury meets drama, and yes, it’s absolutely worth it. We all deserve a little luxury now and then, and this cliffside beauty is extra, in all the best ways. However, it’s best to book your accommodations as early as possible, as the best places often fill up 3-6 months in advance.

The list of things to do in Taormina begins with our favorite experiences that should be done if you’re short on time or if you have never been to Taormina, Italy, before.

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Guide Name: Beautiful Things to Do in Taormina, Sicily Right Now
Guide Location: Italy » Taormina
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Ashley Defrees
Read it on Author's Website: https://vacationscript.com/things-to-do-in-taormina-sicily/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Corso Umberto
  • Piazza IX Aprile
  • Parcheggio Porta Catania
  • Chiesa di Sant’Antonio Abate
  • Porta Catania
  • Duomo di Taormina
  • Baroque fountain
  • Clock Tower
  • Sant’Agostino Church
  • Vicolo Stretto
  • Naumachia di Taormina
  • Palazzo Corvaja
  • Museo di Arte e Tradizioni Popolari
  • Porta Messina
  • Parcheggio Lumbi
  • Chiesa di San Pancrazio
  • Teatro Antico di Taormina
  • Via degli Artisti
  • Villa Comunale
  • Isola Bella
  • La Plage Resort
  • Hotel Isola Bella
  • Mendolia Beach Hotel
  • Residence Terra Rossa
  • Mazzarò Beach
  • Mazzaro Car Park
  • Spisone beach
  • Madonna della Rocca
  • Saracen Castle
  • Piazza Sant’Antonino
  • Antico Caffè San Giorgio
  • Bar Turrisi
  • Church of San Biagio
  • Mother Church of Saint Nicholas
  • Church of San Giuseppe
  • Chiesa Madonna della Rocca

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