It is in the center of town and a great place to eat, drink, listen to music and people watch. The ancient city of Taormina is completely walkable and attractive.
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Everything is within walking distance in Taormina, though you might encounter a steep climb now and then being that this is a hilltop town. The more distant parts of Taormina are linked by minibus, which leaves from the terminal at Via Luigi Pirandello in town and costs about €1 for a one-way ticket.
After all, wandering the cobbled lanes, being amazed by the ancient theatre, and shopping for lemon-themed products are just a few of the many things to do in town. What is this? In order to truly enjoy all that Taormina has to offer, as well as take some side excursions, I would say that you need at least two days.
Taormina is considered as an expensive place by Sicilians. This because, thanks to the great influx of tourists, most of the restaurants/hotels adopt higher prices compared to other places in the island.
Returning to Sicily, we headed next to the famous town of Taormina, a mountaintop tourist trap high above the Mediterranean Sea. But tourist traps are popular for a reason and the site was indeed spectacular and the seasonal hordes were still at sufferable levels.
Known as the “Pearl of the Mediterranean”, Taormina has been a sought-after vacation destination since Roman times. As probably the most perfect coastal resort town in Southern Italy, its popularity is entirely justified.
Though Taormina is a chic and expensive resort, it is still possible to find reasonably priced and good value hotels and restaurants. Ristorante Licchio's is a trattoria serving reasonably priced delicious dinners.
Every Wednesday, Taormina's street market springs to life. It's great for purchasing handbags, clothing items, and shoes. Alternatively, the daily produce market is ideal for fresh fruit, fish, and vegetables if you want to try your hand at cooking like a local!
Taormina's town is located high up on a hilltop and to reach the coast, it's a 15-minute drive or a trip on the local gondola. Mazarro is the other area to stay – a seaside setting close to the Isola Bella, Lido La Pigna and all the beaches.
It is a tie: both cities offer so much that is difficult to choose. Catania is probably better for an active 3-day trip, meanwhile, Taormina is more suitable for a relaxed stay.
It depends on your preference, Taormina is a small, chic and pricey tourist resort, Palermo is a big and chaotic city, two completely different environments/experiences. With only 4 days, you have to decide between the two.
Is Sicily expensive to eat out: no, it's not. You can easily go down below 10 Euro if you eat a pizza with sparkling water and of course a coffee. If you are after some wine, you can get a half litre local wine for 7-8 euro.