Taormina City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Taormina City Centre
Popular places to visit

Corso Umberto
During your visit to Taormina, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Corso Umberto. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Greek Theatre
Visit this ancient theater to admire Roman ruins, watch internationally acclaimed musicians and enjoy stunning views across the Bay of Nexus.

Piazza IX April
Learn about the local history of Taormina with a stop at Piazza IX April. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.

Porta di Catania
Pass through this gateway, following in the footsteps of visitors to Taormina many centuries ago, to find trendy cafés and bars in the Old Town.

Piazza del Duomo
A 17th-century fountain and a 13th-century cathedral are among the historic landmarks on this iconic plaza, where you’ll find a lively market in summer.

Naumachie
Lush gardens skirt a cobbled lane facing this triumph of Roman engineering that once carried the town’s water. An ancient wall today hoists modern buildings.
Activities

Giardini Naxos Taormina Isola Bella Blue Grotto Boat Tour

Private tour of Etna with food and wine tasting in the cellar

Taormina and Castelmola from Messina Shared Group Tour

Boat excursion Giardini Naxos Taormina with swimming break
Our pick of the best Taormina City Centre Hotel Deals

San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel

Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina

NH Collection Taormina
"Great breakfast. The pool was freezing. Spa required a reservation far in advance."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Excelsior Palace Hotel
"Precio calidad exelente"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026

Hotel Victoria
"Super location. Very nicely kept hotel. Very happy to stay there. The stuff was very helpful not only handing the luggage’s but also providing useful information."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Hotel Continental
"great location"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Taormina City Centre

Mazzaro
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Mazzaro. A stop by Lido Mazzaro or Isola Bella might round out your trip.

Spisone
While visiting Spisone, you might make a stop by sights like Spisone Beach and Ionian Sea.


