Sightseeing in Taormina - what to see. Complete travel guide

Antique structures located in Taormina are of huge historical value. The oldest building is the Greek Theater (Teatro Greco). It was erected shortly after the founding of the first …
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Undoubtedly, the main entertainment of visitors to the picturesque resort is beach recreation. You can also diversify leisure activities by walking, visiting attractive shops and …
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Taormina is not by chance considered the most prestigious and fashionable resort of Sicily, as its beaches are indescribably amazing. Traditionally, the height of the tourist season falls on …
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Taormina is famous for its amazing historic hotels, the atmosphere of which is unique and attractive. One of the most prestigious hotels in the resort is San Domenico Palace occupying a …
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Survived castles around Taormina
♥ Castle 'Castello di Villagonia' Taormina, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello di Schisò' Giardini Naxos, 3.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello Normanno' Aci Castello, 35.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Sant’Aniceto' Motta San Giovanni, 41 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello di Milazzo' Milazzo, 42.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello di Villagonia' Taormina, 0.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castello di Schisò' Giardini Naxos, 3.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castello Normanno' Aci Castello, 35.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castle of Sant’Aniceto' Motta San Giovanni, 41 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castello di Milazzo' Milazzo, 42.4 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Taormina
♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale dell’Aspromonte' , 59.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale dell’Aspromonte' , 59.2 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Taormina from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Etna
From the series “The Most Active Volcanoes in the World”
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Distance from Taormina center - 28.8 km.
Planters are attracted by fertile soil and favorable climate, ideal for growing grapes, olives and fruit. Unique black grapes used for several varieties of wine are grown on the slopes of Etna. According to experts, it’s distinguished by a unique taste and aroma. This Sicilian wine is largely popular mainly due to the unique volcanic soils. Every eruption of Etna is an incredibly interesting and attractive show for tourists; extreme sports fans are strongly recommended to walk along the slopes and watch the action of destructive element from afar. …
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Etna Volcano
From the series “Volcanoes and Traps That Changed the Face of the Planet”
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Distance from Taormina center - 28.5 km.
Locals hurried back to the place of grace. Even now, they grow vineyards, olive trees, and orchards on the slopes of the volcano. The geological implications of the volcanic activity are enormous too. For hundreds of years, mountainsides were collapsing after each of the next series of explosions. So, new huge basins and craters appeared close to the volcano. Scientists believe that after one of the regular eruptions of Etna, the water took a large settlement of Atlit Yam in Israel. All of its residents fled from the disaster, but many of them died later. …
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