Taormina tourist guide: The name of the charming little town (10,000 inhabitants, 200m high) set on the east coast of Sicily between Messina and Catania  has its origin in the “Tauros Mountain” near the present castle, where settlements of the Siculans probably date back to the 8th century B.C. In 392 B.C. the Greeks conquered the promontory, founded “Tauromenion” and built the famous theatre with its breath-taking panorama. Sicily's most popular holiday resort is situated on a rocky terrace towering high above the Ionian Sea, with a spectacular view of Mount Etna and its snow-covered peak on the one side and the splendid coastlines of Sicily and Calabria on the other.

Taormina features a large choice of hotels, restaurants, pubs and bars  – ranging from country-style pizzerias to first class addresses -  as well as elegant boutiques on “Corso Umberto”, the famous pedestrian district. The sea with long sand and shingle beaches, beautiful bays and the enchanting tiny islet “Isola Bella” can be reached in a couple of minutes by cableway (“funivia”) -  leading down from the hill to Mazzarò. Taormina’s panoramic position, its numerous historical sites, above all the superb Greek-Roman Theatre, the unique flair of the romantic medieval centre with innumerable narrow streets and flights of steps, the lush mediterranean vegetation and the mild winter climate… all this already attracted travellers of the upper classes, artists and intellectuals from all over Europe centuries ago.

When Johann Wolfgang von Goethe reached Taormina in 1787 on his journey in Sicily he was enraptured by the enchanting scenery. "On the right on two cliffs stand the castles, below stretches the city" - he wrote in his diary - "and although the buildings belong to a recent epoch one imagines that there were buildings on the same site even in ancient times. Then one observes the long sweep of Etna; the beach stretching to the left as far as Catania or Syracuse; the huge smoking mountain of fire enclosing the entire scene without in any way being frightening; the softening effect of the atmosphere which makes the mountain appear gentler and more distant than it actually is ".

On May 7 the same year, the great German traveller also admired the amphitheatre and as he rested on the upper steps acknowledged " that never had a theatre audience a similar sight before it". Words written over 200 years ago. Today hardly anything has changed. The hidden corners, the atmosphere, the colours of Taormina enchant the modern wayfarer as much as they did Goethe. Whatever the season, its irresistible fascination captures both those who seek a peaceful holiday in contact with nature and those who prefer action, excitement, meetings. Furthermore, the great international cultural events and performances, some of them taking place inside the magnificent ancient theatre, contribute towards making Taormina the best centre to know the rest of tourist Sicily. Less international, but also worth a visit: the traditional “Festival of the Sicilian Carts” in May. And last but not least an absolute must for all guests of Taormina: The magnificently situated tiny and picturesque mountain village of Castelmola (529m/1,746ft high, 5km/3m. from the town, bus link) with the ruins of an old castle, excellent panoramic views and famous Sicilian almond wine to be tasted!

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23-10-2009 / 31-12-2010 Hotel Villa Paradiso: Special offer "honey moon in relax" We will care about your honey moon! book a Junior suite with a sea-Etna view room and we will offer the following special service: Breakfast in the room with two glass of Champagne Flower... 26-02-2010 / 31-12-2010 Hotel Bel Soggiorno: Honeymoon Romantic stay in a fascinating early-20th-century Sicilian villa surrounded by the magic of a professional and discrete welcome. In this offer, newlyweds will find flowers and sparkling Sicilian wine in their room on arrival. 26-02-2010 / 31-12-2010 Hotel Bel Soggiorno: Early booking Book your holidays 60 days in advance and take advantage of a 10% discount which our hotel will give you on stays of at least 7 days. The total amount of the booking will be debited to your credit card only on the day of departure from the... 14-12-2009 / 31-12-2010 Paradise Beach Club: Free entrance for guest staing to hotel villa paradiso taormina Free entrance for guest staing to Hotel Villa Paradiso Taormina from 23/05/09 to 15/10/09, a fully equipped beach service is available free at the "Paradise Beach Club" lido in Letojanni (garden overlooking the sea with... 25-10-2009 / 31-12-2010 Hotel Villa Paradiso: Child free from 0 to 5 years! For all season 2010: First child free (sharing room with the parent) from 0 to 5 years old if you Book a sea - Etna view room 01-10-2010 / 31-10-2010 Hotel Bel Soggiorno: First minute october The Sicilian way of life is conducted slowly around its volcano and October is the month when the sun is at its best (not too hot and not too cold) while it accompanies you on walks and days at the seaside - the best of the year and the ideal period... 01-03-2010 / 31-10-2010 Hotel Soleado: Stay 7 nights and pay 6 (excluding august) The package comprises a stay for 2 people in double bedroom or superior twin room and includes breakfast at just 594.00 Euros. Bedroom with hot/cold air-conditioning, autonomously adjustable with remote control, satellite TV, bathroom, hairdryer,... 07-12-2009 / 31-10-2010 Paradise Beach Club: Wedding package Make a wedding at Paradise Beach Club and you will have the following service: 1 Bottle of Champagne   1 Nigh free to Hotel Villa Paradiso di Taormina (4 stars) in Junior suite with sea and Etna... 15-03-2010 / 30-04-2010 Hotel Villa Sonia: Special offer… weekend in taormina “escape from winter” in castelmola  From 1/03/2010 to 30/04/2010 and from 01/10/2010 to 30/11/2010 and until we have room for two nights stay on weekends (Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday). Stay in “Superior double-room” in Bed&breakfast;... 01-03-2010 / 30-10-2010 Hotel Soleado: Stay 7 night and pay 6 (exluding august) The package comprises:  A stay for 2 people in double bedroom or twin room standard and includes breakfast at just 510.00 Euros. Bedroom with hot/cold air-conditioning, autonomously adjustable with remote control,... 01-07-2010 / 31-07-2010 Hotel Bel Soggiorno: Summer offer Book your holidays in Taormina and enjoy a relaxing and regenerative summer, full of swimming, beaches and sun. Let yourselves be allured by the evocative atmosphere and the dream panoramas that our hotel has. Discover our best rates... 01-03-2010 / 31-07-2010 Hotel Soleado: Special july minimum 3 nights Stay a minimum of 3 nights in a double room or standard twin room for 2 people with breakfast included – 240.00 Euros. Third bed, adult 35.00 Euros per day. Use of swimming pool included, arrangements with beach lido 7.00 Euros per person per... 16-02-2010 / 31-07-2010 Hotel Villa Paradiso: Special deal 1 night free in our hotel GUEST STAING MINIMUM 4 NIGHTS GET 1 FREE! BOOK VIA OUR WEBSITE! EXEMPLE: 4 NIGHTS=1 FREE   8 NIGHTS= 2 FREE   01-05-2010 / 30-06-2010 Residence Degli Agrumi: Summer in taormina for 2 people A week in one of our apartments for 2 people at the special price of Euro 315.00 per person all inclusive Come and enjoy the summer in our apartments located in the historical centre of Taormina. They are elegantly furnished with... 01-05-2010 / 30-06-2010 Residence Degli Agrumi: Summer in taormina for 4 people A week in apartment for 4 people At the special price of Euro 245,00 per person Come and enjoy spring in our apartments located in the historical centre of Taormina. They are elegantly furnished with all the comforts and... 19-03-2010 / 31-05-2010 Hotel Villa Paradiso: Dinner free at your arrival One dinner to our panoramic restaurant "Al settimo cielo" will be offer at your arrival for guest staing minimum 3 nights from 19-03-10 to 31-05-10 N.B. Dinner valid only the day of your arrival Dinner not valid for... 15-03-2010 / 15-05-2010 Hotel Villa Sonia: Special offer…. stay with charme: for lovers of nature and peace Special Offer available from 15/03/2010 until 15/05/2010; Stay 3 nights in Garden Cottage (depandance with Terrace and Etna View); Buffet Breakfast; Free use of sauna and mini spa pool, for wonderfully relaxing moments;... 01-03-2010 / 30-04-2010 Hotel Villa Sonia: Honeymoon special offer Castelmola, wonderful and romantic village, is a unique place to spend un unforgettable honeymoon trip and the Hotel Villa Sonia  is the perfect hotel to realize your dreams! Our "Honeymoon package" includes: - Bottle of... 17-04-2010 / 01-05-2010 Residence Schuler: Apartment "e" for 4 persons offered at the price of 100,00 Euro a day. 15-03-2010 / 30-04-2010 Hotel Villa Sonia: Special offer…. stay well: “pampered and spoiled” Stay 3 nights and 4 days, in Bed & breakfast. Stay in “Suite” with breakfast in the room until 12:00 am; Free use of sauna and mini spa pool, for wonderfully relaxing moments; Flowers, fresh Fruits and... 01-04-2010 / 30-04-2010 Residence Degli Agrumi: Easter in taormina for 2 people A week in Taormina in one of our apartments for 2 people at the special rate of Euro 315,00 per person all inclusive Easter in Taormina is an occasion for a holiday in complete relax. For the all month of April we offer a stay... 01-04-2010 / 30-04-2010 Residence Degli Agrumi: Easter in taormina for 4 people A week in Taormina in one of our apartments for 4 people at the special rate of Euro 245,00 per person all inclusive Easter in Taormina is an occasion for a holiday in complete relax. For the all month of April we offer a stay... 06-04-2010 / 30-04-2010 Hotel Soleado: Spring at Soleado from 06 april to 30 april 2010   Package Price x 3 nights in Double Room in B&B Euro 240.00    It is included: 3 overnights for 2 persons in superior double or twin room, continental... 01-03-2010 / 30-04-2010 Hotel Sirius: Special offer For reservations made 21 days before check in with a minimum of 3 nights stay, 15% discount 06-04-2010 / 23-04-2010 Hotel Bel Soggiorno: Spring in taormina For all those who would like to experience the first warm summer months during the spring holidays in order to forget the cold winter days, Taormina offers extraordinary emotions that only Sicily can transmit. Our special offer: ... 30-03-2010 / 12-04-2010 President Hotel Splendid: Special offer for the week of Easter in taormina Double room with tax, services and breakfast includes 7nights euro 560.00 5nights euro 450.00 4nights euro 380.00 3nights euro 290.00 2nights euro 200.00 02-04-2010 / 05-04-2010 Residence Villa Il Glicine: Weekend easter 2010   Special offer Easter weekend 2010 (arr. 02/04 part. 05/04) for two persons € 185,00. The management will be happy to provide you at your arrival a basket of citrus fruit and a bottle... 15-04-2010 / 03-05-2010 Park Hotel Silemi: Special offer An unforgettable holiday at Park Hotel Silemi... Dear guest, make a reservation for 2 nights at Park Hotel Silemi and get a 20% discount on your stay! The offer is valid on B&B rate. Valid  from April 15th... 13-10-2009 / 31-03-2010 Hotel Soleado: Spring at soleado - from 01 march to 31 march 2010-   Package Price x 3 nights in Double Room in B&B Euro 225.00    It is included: 3 overnights for 2 persons in superior double or twin room, continental... 01-04-2010 / 15-04-2010 Hotel Villa Sonia: Special offer…. easter in castelmola, in one of the most beautiful villages in italy Stay 2 nights and 3 days, in Bed & breakfast from April 1 until April 15, 2010. Stay in “Deluxe-room” with buffet-breakfast; Flowers, fresh Fruits and Sparkling-wine in your room on arrival; One free Lunch or... 01-02-2010 / 31-03-2010 Residence Degli Agrumi: Spring in taormina for 2 people From the 01st of February to the 31st of March A week in apartment for 2 people At the special price of Euro 175,00 per person Come and enjoy spring in our apartments located in the historical centre of Taormina. They are... 01-02-2010 / 31-03-2010 Residence Degli Agrumi: Spring in taormina for 4 people From the 01st of February to the 31st of March A week in apartment for 4 people At the special price of Euro 140,00 per person Come and enjoy spring in our apartments located in the historical centre of Taormina. They are... 01-01-2010 / 31-03-2010 Residence Degli Agrumi: Weekend in taormina for 2 people Three nights, 4 days, a short holiday will enable you to discover Taormina An apartment for 2 people Euro 135,00 per person all inclusive For all the period indicated we offer you the opportunity to discover Taormina. A stay of 3... 01-01-2010 / 31-03-2010 Residence Degli Agrumi: Weekend in taormina for 4 people Three nights, 4 days, a short holiday will enable you to discover Taormina An apartment for 4 people Euro 135,00 per person all inclusive For all the period indicated we offer you the opportunity to discover Taormina. A stay of 3... 28-02-2010 / 29-03-2010 President Hotel Splendid: Special offer in bed and breakfast Double room with balcony and sea view with tax, srvices and breakfast includes 7nights euro 385.00 5nights euro 300.00 3nights euro 186.00 We want remaind You that... 11-11-2009 / 27-03-2010 Hotel Villa Greta: Special winter not to be missed !!!!!! ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY WITH US AND SAVE !!!!!!!!!! We give you 'to see the wonder that Sicily can' OFFER proposes favorable rates ...... From 11/11/2009 to 29/12/2009 and from 03/01/2010 to 27/03/2010 Hotel Villa Greta offers... 13-02-2010 / 25-03-2010 Hotel Bel Soggiorno: Winter in taormina When Italy is slowly wakening up from its grey winter sleep, why not take the time for an enchanting trip to Taormina? You will experience an unforgettable vacation surrounded by the snow covered Mount Etna and the wonderful Naxos... 12-03-2010 / 25-03-2010 President Hotel Splendid: Special offer in lastminute 01 standard double room with breakfast, tax and service includes euro 60.00 per night per room with a minimum stay of 2 nights 01 double room with sea view with breakfast, tax and service... 23-02-2010 / 12-03-2010 Hotel Villa Gaia: October in taormina 3 nigths in Hotel Villa Gaia in double room inclusive the good buffet breakfast at the rate of 300,00 euro .Pretty rooms all with balcony overlooking the huge Volcano Etna and the garden

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