Points of interest
Points of interest in Taormina
Every place covered in the guide: landmarks, churches, viewpoints, beaches and lesser-known corners.
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Piazza IX Aprile
The terrace-square on Corso Umberto, with checkered paving and Etna views.
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- museum
Ancient Theatre of Taormina
The Greco-Roman theatre with views of Mount Etna: the symbol of Taormina.
- monumento
- panorama
- beach
Isola Bella
Nature reserve: a tiny island linked by a strip of sand.
- mare
- natura
- street
Corso Umberto
The main street of the old town: shops, cafés and palazzi between Porta Messina and Porta Catania.
- passeggiata
- shopping
parkVilla Comunale
The seafront public garden, with Victorian-style follies and shaded paths.
- parco
- panorama
- church
Taormina Cathedral
The fortified Cathedral of San Nicolò: stern façade and Baroque fountain out front.
- chiesa
- centro-storico
transportMazzarò cable car
The fastest way down to the sea, skipping the switchbacks.
- trasporto
- mare
- village
Castelmola
The hilltop village above Taormina: 360° views, almond wine, fewer crowds.
- borgo
- panorama
landmarkPorta Catania
The southern gateway to the old town: medieval gate with the Aragonese coat of arms.
- porta
- medievale
landmarkClock Tower
The medieval tower that splits the Corso, at the entrance to Piazza IX Aprile.
- torre
- medievale
- viewpoint
Sant'Antonio viewpoint
Panoramic terrace near Porta Catania: views of the bay and Capo Sant'Andrea.
- panorama
- belvedere
- Principe Ceramidining
Principe Cerami
Michelin-starred at San Domenico Palace. Chef Mantarro, creative Sicilian cuisine with Etna views.
- fine-dining
- michelin
- vista
- Otto Gelengdining
Otto Geleng
Michelin-starred at Grand Hotel Timeo. Eight covers with views of the Ancient Theatre and Etna.
- fine-dining
- michelin
- vista
- St. George by Heinz Beckdining
St. George by Heinz Beck
Two Michelin stars at The Ashbee Hotel. Palm-fringed terrace with views of the Straits.
- fine-dining
- michelin
- vista
- La Capineradining
La Capinera
Michelin-starred in Spisone. Chef D'Agostino, catch of the day and seaside terrace.
- fine-dining
- michelin
- vista-mare
- Vineria Modìdining
Vineria Modì
Michelin-starred (1★). Contemporary Sicilian cuisine and fine wines in a side alley.
- fine-dining
- michelin
- vini
- Andreas Restaurantdining
Andreas Restaurant
Austrian-Taorminese chef Zangerl. Sicily reinterpreted with Northern precision, facing Villa Comunale.
- fine-dining
- cucina-autore
- Trattoria da Ninodining
Trattoria da Nino
Three-generation family trattoria. Sicilian cuisine, fresh fish, sea view. Near the cable car.
- trattoria
- pesce
- vista-mare
- Osteria Nero D'Avoladining
Osteria Nero D'Avola
Osteria on Piazza San Domenico. Sicilian cuisine, extensive wine list. Medieval setting.
- osteria
- vini
- pesce
- Tischi Toschidining
Tischi Toschi
Slow Food trattoria near the Cathedral. No fixed menu: daily cooking with market produce.
- trattoria
- slow-food
- mercato
- Al Saracenodining
Al Saraceno
Restaurant-pizzeria with the highest terrace in Taormina. 360° views of Etna, the bay, and old town.
- ristorante
- pizzeria
- vista-panoramica
- Vicolo Strettodining
Vicolo Stretto
Restaurant-pizzeria in an alley off Piazza IX Aprile. Fish, pizza, outdoor tables in the lane.
- ristorante
- pizzeria
- pesce
- Granduca Restaurantdining
Granduca Restaurant
15th-century palazzo on the Corso with sea-view terrace. Sicilian cuisine, fish, pizza.
- ristorante
- terrazza
- vista-mare
- Baronessa Restaurantdining
Baronessa Restaurant
Elegant restaurant on Corso Umberto. Sicilian fish and meat, refined setting.
- ristorante
- pesce
- elegante
- Casa Grugnodining
Casa Grugno
Long-standing restaurant in a side alley. Creative Sicilian cuisine, one of Taormina's oldest names.
- ristorante
- cucina-autore
- Licchio'sdining
Licchio's
Gluten-free specialist bar-restaurant. 72h leavened pizza, arancini. AIC certified.
- pizzeria
- senza-glutine
- casual
- Bam Bardining
Bam Bar
Taormina's most famous granita bar. Artisanal granita with warm brioche, Sicilian breakfast.
- granita
- brioche
- colazione
- Gelatomaniadining
Gelatomania
Long-standing artisanal gelateria at the start of the Corso. Bronte pistachio, almond, seasonal flavours.
- gelateria
- gelato
- dolci
- Bar Capricciodining
Bar Capriccio
Pastry bar on the Corso. Freshly filled cannoli, artisanal gelato, granita and Sicilian pastries.
- bar
- pasticceria
- cannoli
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