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Taormina, in brief.

Greek theatre with Etna views, Isola Bella, glamour.

The Italia Magnifica guide · Updated October 2026

Sicily's most glamorous resort, a cliff-top town between the sea and Mount Etna.

Its ancient Greek theatre frames the smoking volcano in its open arch and stages a summer festival, while below, the islet of Isola Bella sits in a cove on its pebble tombolo.

When to visit Taormina

Average highs and lows across the year.

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What to see first

Taormina's ancient theatre opening toward Etna through its broken scaena

Ancient Theatre of Taormina

Taormina's clifftop Greek theatre, rebuilt by the Romans, its stage open to Etna and the sea.

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Golden cassatelle saccensi dusted with powdered sugar, one cut open to show ricotta and dark chocolate filling.

What to eat

Eating and drinking in Taormina

Well-loved everyday tables and Michelin stars, each checked open.

  1. Porta MessinaPizzeria
  2. LH PizzeriaPizzeria
  3. Liola Osteria and BarOsteria
  4. La RomanaPizzeria
  5. Restaurant @ Villa CarlottaTrattoria
  6. Osteria Pizzeria Le Tre ViePizzeria

Michelin-starred

  1. St. George by Heinz Beck ★★
  2. La Capinera ★
  3. Otto Geleng ★
  4. Principe Cerami ★
  5. Shalai ★
  6. Vineria Modì ★

Sleeping in Taormina

Well-reviewed places to stay, each checked open, by town.

  1. Villa Fiorita4-star
  2. Hotel Villa Belvedere
  3. Grand Hotel Timeo
  4. NH Collection Taormina
  5. Atlantis Bay
  6. Mazzarò Sea Palace5-star

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