Strolling through Taormina, Taormina, Italy

This beautiful hilltop town on the east coast of Sicily is understandably a magnet for tourists. Sitting high above the coast in the shadow of (very) active Mount Etna, it has everything you might hope for in such a town. Vistas of both sea and mountains; ancient ochre-coloured buildings glowing in the Sicilian sun; great restaurants and quality shopping; narrow lanes and bustling squares lined with caf茅s for people-watching; a small but beautiful cathedral; and to top it all an ancient Greek theatre still in use today.

I first visited the town in 1989, spending a week there with my husband as a base to explore north-east Sicily. Returning to the region this year with friends I found that they were naturally keen to see the city. And I was happy to go along and see how, if at all, it had changed. Unfortunately the weather was dull and with even a little rain, as you鈥檒l see from my photos. But to be honest Taormina would look beautiful in any weather! I hope Jo will agree and will enjoy this聽Monday Walk. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Strolling through Taormina
Guide Location: Italy » Taormina
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Sarah Wilkie
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