Funivia Mazzaro-Taormina (Mazzaro-Taormina Cableway), Taormina
The Mazzar貌鈥揟aormina Cableway whisks passengers from the hilltop town to the sunlit shores of Mazzar貌 Bay in just under two minutes. Its upper station sits only a short walk from Umberto Street, creating a seamless and scenic link between Taormina鈥檚 historic heart and the sea. The system uses a modern single-rope design, operating with two groups of four cabins鈥攅ach accommodating up to eight people鈥攁nd can transport roughly 650鈥�680 passengers per hour, with departures about every 15 minutes.
More than a practical shortcut, the ride is a brief aerial journey over dramatic cliffs, olive groves, and the sparkling Ionian Sea. With its smooth operation and panoramic views, it鈥檚 often praised as an easy, enjoyable, and efficient way to avoid steep climbs or crowded buses.
Just outside Taormina鈥檚 Messina Gate, the cable car offers a quick escape to Mazzar貌鈥檚 beaches and the celebrated Beautiful Island. Large-windowed gondolas travel in two groups of four, gliding around 100 feet above the ground and offering sweeping views of the coastline, the ancient town, and the surrounding landscape.
The line鈥檚 history dates back to 1928, with at least three major renovations since it first opened. Stretching about 2,230 feet, the route now carries over a million passengers annually. With trips departing every quarter of an hour, it鈥檚 a quick and memorable way to connect Taormina鈥檚 cultural charm with its coastal beauty鈥攕o bring a camera for the ride.
More than a practical shortcut, the ride is a brief aerial journey over dramatic cliffs, olive groves, and the sparkling Ionian Sea. With its smooth operation and panoramic views, it鈥檚 often praised as an easy, enjoyable, and efficient way to avoid steep climbs or crowded buses.
Just outside Taormina鈥檚 Messina Gate, the cable car offers a quick escape to Mazzar貌鈥檚 beaches and the celebrated Beautiful Island. Large-windowed gondolas travel in two groups of four, gliding around 100 feet above the ground and offering sweeping views of the coastline, the ancient town, and the surrounding landscape.
The line鈥檚 history dates back to 1928, with at least three major renovations since it first opened. Stretching about 2,230 feet, the route now carries over a million passengers annually. With trips departing every quarter of an hour, it鈥檚 a quick and memorable way to connect Taormina鈥檚 cultural charm with its coastal beauty鈥攕o bring a camera for the ride.
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Sight Name: Funivia Mazzaro-Taormina (Mazzaro-Taormina Cableway)
Sight Location: Taormina, Italy (See walking tours in Taormina)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Taormina, Italy (See walking tours in Taormina)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Dionysius I, also known as Tyrant of Syracuse, permitted his army commander Andromachus to make a settlement in Taurmenium at the foot of Mount Etna in 396 BC. From its very beginning, Taormina has been the most desirable conquest of the great powers of the Mediterranean.
Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Byzantines, Normans, Swabians, French, Spanish, and Arogonese have all taken turns cross-pollinating... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Byzantines, Normans, Swabians, French, Spanish, and Arogonese have all taken turns cross-pollinating... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles