The history, the climate and the fascinating Mediterranean sceneries make Taormina a wonderful holiday destination all year round; Taormina offers not only sea, sun and white-sandy beaches, but also an hearty choice of pleasant activities ranging from shopping in upscale fashion boutiques and traditional markets to delicious dining and clubbing experiences.

Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Saracenians, French and Spaniards – over the centuries, all these civilizations have influenced the art and architecture of the small historic centre of the city.

Corso Umberto – Taormina’s main street is Corso Umberto, a display of elegant boutiques that sell cloths according to the latest trends, handmade jewellery (gold and silver), souvenirs and typical products made by local artisans. Taormina is one of those places where the artisans are creating in their natural environment: forged iron and sculptured marble are two of the local traditions.
While taking a walk on Corso Umberto, you can make a stop in a bar to taste a “granita” or a traditional Sicilian desert, or you can choose one of the many restaurants and delight yourself with some Mediterranean dishes.

Duomo – at the end of Corso Umberto, you can find the Dome Square and the Taormina Cathedral. It was built in 1400 on the ruins of a medieval church. The cathedral has a Latin cross – it has 6 monolithic columns made of red marble. The ceiling has wooden beams surrounded by Arabian scenes decorations. The entrance door was restored in 1636 in a Renascence style.

Teatro Greco – (The Greek Theatre) – the magnificent theatre was built by the Greeks and it served them to put on stage the renowned tragedies that are played even today. Thanks to its acoustics the theatre is hosting the “Taormina Film Festival”. It was rebuilt by the Romans in 2nd century A.C., and it offers a wonderful view of the surroundings – Etna and Taormina’s centre.

Odeon Romano – Odeon is a small theatre which was built during the Roman colonization in the 21st century A. C. It is similar to the Greek Theatre, but smaller in size.

The Public Gardens (Villa Comunale) - The Villa Comunale is a noble English woman's private  monumental park, flourishing with Mediterranean vegetation and quaint cobblestone pathways; an idyllic scenery, with its breathtaking ocean background, that is ideal for a relaxing break in Taormina.