Is there a market in Taormina?

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!



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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.

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Visitors flock from all over the world to see its Greek-Roman theatre, amble along its perfectly preserved Mediaeval streets, admire its dramatic views of Mount Etna and immerse themselves in the archetypal Mediterranean atmosphere.

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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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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.

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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.

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Places to Avoid in Sicily
  • Ballarò: This neighborhood in Palermo is known for its street markets, but it can also be dangerous, especially at night.
  • Brancaccio: This neighborhood in Palermo is considered to be one of the most dangerous areas in the city, so it's best to avoid it altogether.


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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.

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