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Italy > Sicily > Taormina

Taormina

N 37°51.138', E 15°17.523'
2015-11-26
http://www.traveltaormina.com/en/
Our rating: 8.00
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Taormina is the best town in Sicily, be sure to include it to your route. It is also the best place to observe the Etna.

Taormina Map
Taormina Map ©@

We stayed here for two nights in the hotel Villa Diodoro (booking.com), which offers best views of the volcano (on the map it is below the lower point 2). It has a huge roof terrace with great views.

View of Mount Etna from Taormina
View of Mount Etna from Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak


View of Mount Etna from Taormina
View of Mount Etna from Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak


View of Mount Etna from Taormina
View of Mount Etna from Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak


Taormina
Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak


Taormina
Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak

Viewpoint Belvedere is in 5-minute walk from the hotel. It offers a good view of the islands and the beaches, which can be reached by cable car, though in the end of November it was not working.

Taormina
Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak

It is also a good idea to come here and watch the sunrise.

Sunrise in Taormina
Sunrise in Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak

On the other side of the hotel is the city park with various military exhibits, cats and birds. And of course with a great view of the city.

Taormina
Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak


Taormina
Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak


Taormina
Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak


Taormina
Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak


Taormina
Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak


Taormina
Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak


Taormina
Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak

Trees in a memory of the soldiers.

Taormina
Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak

And over the hotel is a well-preserved ancient theatre (third century BC, opening times and prices).

Ancient Theatre in Taormina
Ancient Theatre in Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak


Ancient Theatre in Taormina
Ancient Theatre in Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak


Taormina
Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak

It's hard to get lost in Taormina, as there is only one main street (1). All the houses are very well maintained.

Taormina
Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak


Taormina
Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak


Taormina
Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak


Taormina
Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak


Taormina
Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak


Taormina
Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak


Taormina
Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak

But that's not all. High above Taormina is Castelmola, a small, picturesque village. It can be reached by the bus from the bus station, though we took a taxi for 10 euros.

 The observation deck in Castelmola
The observation deck in Castelmola ©Yuriy Buriak


Castelmola
Castelmola ©Yuriy Buriak


Castelmola
Castelmola ©Yuriy Buriak


Castelmola
Castelmola ©Yuriy Buriak


Castelmola
Castelmola ©Yuriy Buriak

At the top of the village there is a ruined castle.

Castelmola
Castelmola ©Yuriy Buriak

Down we went on foot along the path 3 to the Saracens castle (22) and the rock church of Madonna della Rocca (23).

Along the way found a ripe persimmon.

Taormina
Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak

Passed third of the way. Castelmola has remained at the top.

Castelmola
Castelmola ©Yuriy Buriak

Saracens castle (22)

Saracens castle
Saracens castle ©Yuriy Buriak

View of Castelmola from the church

Taormina
Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak

Rock church of Madonna della Rocca (23)

The rock church of Madonna della Rocca in Taormina
The rock church of Madonna della Rocca in Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak


The rock church of Madonna della Rocca in Taormina
The rock church of Madonna della Rocca in Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak

View of Taormina

Taormina
Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak

From the church to Taormina we went down by stairs (5). At night they are illuminated with lanterns.

Taormina
Taormina ©Yuriy Buriak

Tip: From the center of Taormina you can quickly get down to the train station along the path 6. Though do not walk there after the rain.

Getting there: Taormina has a railway station and you can come here from Messina or Catania. However, the station is near the sea and Taormina is on the mountain, so you also have to take a taxi for 15 EUR. Therefore, the best choice would be a bus (http://interbus.it).
Tags, Italy: amphitheater, antique city, beach, city, height, observation deck, park

Tags, all countries: amphitheater, antique city, beach, city, height, observation deck, park
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