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.
Where to stay
Via S. Domenico, 5, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy · fourseasons.com
Indoor
Via Tommaso Fazzello, 39, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy · hotelvillataormina.com
Via Bagnoli Croci, 98, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy · elioshotel.com
Via Leonardo Da Vinci, 71E, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy · hotelvillaangela.com
Via Circonvallazione, 11, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy · nh-hotels.com
Via Luigi Pirandello, 81, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy · hotelvillacarlottataormina.com
Lungomare Tysandros, 16, 98035 Giardini Naxos ME, Italy · nautilusluxuryhotel.it
Indoor
Via Luigi Pirandello, 60, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy · belsoggiorno.com
Via Nazionale, 155, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy · taorminagardenhotel.com
Viale Pietro Toselli, 8, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy · excelsiorpalacetaormina.it
Corso Umberto, 154, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy · hotelmetropoletaormina.it
V. Umberto Iᵒ, 470, 98035 Giardini-Naxos ME, Italy · hotelpalladiogiardininaxos.it
Via Porta Mola, 9, 98030 Castelmola ME, Italy · hotelvillasonia.com
CIR: 19083038A300261, Via Michelangelo Garufi, 31, 98037 Letojanni ME, Italy · ammariletojanni.it
Viale Apollo Archegeta, 98035 Giardini-Naxos ME, Italy · santalphiohotel.com
Via Dietro Cappuccini, 10, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy · splendidhoteltaormina.com
via Madonna Delle Grazie, 3, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy · eurostarshotels.it
Via Nazionale, 149, 98039 Mazzarò ME, Italy · hotelgallodoro.it
Via Nazionale, 240, 98039 Mazzarò ME, Italy · hotelbaiaazzurra.it
Corso Umberto, 58, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy · hotel-isabella.it
Via Nazionale, 196, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy · isola-bella.it
Via Nazionale, 248, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy · baypalace.eu
Via Bagnoli Croci, 92, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy · taorminaparkhotel.centuryhotelsgroup.com
Via Gaetano Martino, 13, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy · laterrazzasulmaretaormina.com
Viale Jannuzzo, 41, 98035 Giardini Naxos ME, Italy · hotelhellenia.com
Via Bagnoli Croci, 168, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy · hotelaristontaormina.it
Via Germano, Via Chincherini, 98037 Letojanni ME, Italy · hotelantaresletojanni.it
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
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-14:30,19:00-23:30 · 16 Via Madonna Rocca, Taormina, 98039 · alsaraceno.it
Pizza, Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-23:00; Su 08:00-23:30 · Piazza Sant'Antonino, 98030 · barsangiorgio.com
Regional, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:00 · 3/5 · sanicolo.it
Donut, Breakfast, Italian Pizza, Sandwich, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 23 Via di Giovanni,… · taorminastritfud.it
Local, Italian, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · Contrada Ogliastrello, Castelmola, 98030 · trattoriachicchirichi.it
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-13:30,18:00-24:00 Features: step-free access · 36 Via Lungomare Schisò · lasirenarooms.it
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-23:00; Sa-Su 09:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 98039 · levantegelateria.com
Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:30
Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Sa 19:00-00:00; Su-Tu, Th-Fr 19:00-23:30 · 16 Via Stracina
Pastry, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 1 Via Consolare Valeria
Noodle, Restaurant · Features: step-free access
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Frozen Yogurt ice cream
Fish, Pizza, Italian, Restaurant · Fish/Pizza restaurant
Bread, Coffee Shop, Burger, Sausage, Cafe · Bread/Coffee Shop cafe · 14 Via Consolare Valeria
Winebar & Restuarant, Restaurant · Winebar & Restuarant restaurant
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Burger, Restaurant · Burger restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 08:30-20:30 · 55A Lungomare Regina Margherita
Fast Food · fast food
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Tu 10:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 2 Via Strabone, Taormina, 98039 · rosticceriadacristina.it
Pizza, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-21:30 · 1 Via Bonifacio, 98039 · lacisternadelmoro.wixsite.com
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 19:00-22:30 Features: vegetarian options · 2 Via Cesare Ottaviano, Taormina · trattoriadoncamillo.com
Local, Pizza, Restaurant · Local/Pizza restaurant · Via dietro Cappuccini
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-15:00,19:00-23:59 · osteriaagostiniana.com
Ice Cream, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Italian Pizza restaurant · 172 Corso Umberto I
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 8 Piazza Sant'Antonio, 98039
Fast Food · fast food · 19 Via Giovanni di Giovanni
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu,Th-Su 12:00-15:00,19:30-23:00; We off · ristoranteilpadrino.com
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
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-15:00, 19:00-24:00 · 6 Viale Jannuzzo, Giardini-Naxos, 98035
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-24:00 · 20 Via Luigi Pirandello, Taormina, 98039 · ristorantepirandello20.com
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-20:00
Italian Pizza, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Italian Pizza/Mediterranean restaurant
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Fast Food · fast food · 2 Via di Giovanni
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-23:00 · barsangiorgio.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, air conditioning · 95 Lungomare Giovanni Falcone, Santa Teresa di Riva, 98028 · ristorantepizzeriariviera.it
Regional, Pasta, Italian, Restaurant · Regional/Pasta restaurant · 28 Via di Giovanni
Restaurant · restaurant · 3 Via Schisò, Giardini-Naxos, 98035 · lacambusaristorante.com
Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating · 259 Via Naxos, Giardini-Naxos, 98035
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 114 Lungomare Tysandros, Giardini-Naxos, 98035
Fast Food · fast food
267 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo) 7.8 km to the centre
Calatabiano (CT), 82, IT
Ala Jonica Airfield 9.9 km to the centre
Sant'Alessio Siculo (ME), 82, IT
Aviosuperficie Maletto Fly 37 km to the centre
Maletto (CT), 82, IT
Where things are
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Photographs
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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
Sightseeing