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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20-07-2010 / 21-07-2012 Le Casette Taormina: A TUTTI I POTENZIALI CLIENTI NONVOGLIAMO TURBARE LA SENSIBILITA' DI NESSUNO, VORREMMO SOLTANTO CHEPERSONE CHE SI RICONOSCONO NELLA FRASE SUDDETTA OPTINO PER LA SCELTA DIUN ALTRA STRUTTURA. VISTO CHE CE NE SONO... 31-10-2010 / 31-03-2011 President Hotel Splendid: Special offer in bed and breakfast Double room with balcony and sea viewwith tax, srvices and breakfast includes7nights euro 385.005nights euro 300.003nights euro 186.00We want remaind You that from 1st noverber untill 10th april we don't have night receptionist,please advise us about at... 27-05-2010 / 06-08-2010 Elios Hotel: OFFER 3 NIGHTS.. Book 3 nights we offer a discount of 5%... 27-05-2010 / 10-01-2011 Elios Hotel: SPECIAL OFFER 2010 With Minimun stay 7 nights, the hotel offer 1 night... 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:This special offer it is made for all couple are looking for a romantic, historic, boutique hotel in Taormina and want... 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... 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 01/06/2010 to 15/10/2010, a fully equipped beach service is available free at the "Paradise Beach Club" lido in Letojanni (garden overlooking the sea with swimming pool) with a shuttle... 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... 03-06-2010 / 31-12-2010 Villaggio Placido: Mt.Etna and its Stars .htmtableborders, .htmtableborders td, .htmtableborders th {border : 1px dashed lightgrey ! important;}html, body { border: 0px; } span.macro, span.macro ul, span.macro div, span.macro p {background : #CCCCCC;}p{margin-bottom: 0.15em;margin-top:... 01-05-2010 / 31-12-2010 Villa Regina: Special Offer Apartments in Castelmola-7 days Special Offer Stay 7 nights in one of the most beautiful villages in Italy at a price of 150.00 euros from 01/05/2010 to 31/12/2010 (except August)To spend a relaxing stay in one of the most beautiful villages in Italy took advantage of our offer which... 01-05-2010 / 31-12-2010 Villa Regina: Special Offer Apartments in Castelmola-3 days Special Offer Stay 3 nights in one of the most beautiful villages in Italy at a price of 150.00 euros from 01/05/2010 to 31/12/2010 (except August)To spend a relaxing stay in one of the most beautiful villages in Italy took advantage of our offer which... 28-10-2010 / 15-11-2010 Hotel Villa Gaia: Special offer for single travellers 3 nights in single room at hte price of 150,00 euros inclusive the good buffet breakfast.Pretty rooms   balcony  with  Etna and the garden view . You will  have  a nice stay here.offer valid only for the 3... 01-11-2010 / 11-11-2010 Hotel Villa Gaia: November in taormina special offer 2 nights in double room only 170,00 with breakfast included .All cheerful rooms are equipped with all conforts and  have  view of the huge Volcano Etna and the  pretty... 01-03-2010 / 31-10-2010 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 Italian spumante in your... 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 to... 27-05-2010 / 31-10-2010 Elios Hotel: SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION + CAR .. With a rental car for three days the Elios offers a free day in the sun ..... mini-bus A / R, umbrellas, sun beds at the private beach.... 07-12-2009 / 31-10-2010 Paradise Beach Club: Wedding package at Taormina 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 view Late breakfast with sparkling... 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;Late Check-out at... 08-03-2010 / 31-10-2010 Villa Regina: SPECIAL SUMMER'S OFFER 2010 STAY 7 NIGHTS IN B & B for two peopleNight in a room with balcony and views of Taormina and the sea.Breakfast in the panoramic terrace at the 'Antico Caffè San Giorgio. "A free bottle of wine to almonds in your room.A wonderful dinner on... 03-09-2010 / 22-10-2010 Hotel Villa Astoria: 1 free night Double room with bath,balcony and sea view, breakfast included in price: for a minimum stay of 5 nights, the sixth is free (if... 05-09-2010 / 22-10-2010 Hotel Villa Astoria: Free parking Double room with bath and sea view, breakfast included: for a minimum stay of 3 nights, parking is free (if... 03-09-2010 / 22-10-2010 Hotel Villa Astoria: Special offer rate Double room with bath, garden view, including breakfast € 75.00 per night (minimum 2... 01-09-2010 / 30-09-2010 Hotel Bel Soggiorno: First minute September The most famous tourist site on Sicily's East coast is Taormina, with its beautiful beaches and its ideal location in order to visit the entire Ionic coast end the Peloritani mountains.Rate valid from 01/09/2010 to 30/09/2010Double room single use ?... 30-07-2010 / 30-09-2010 Hotel Fernanda: BETTER LATE THAN NEVER! ... 01-06-2010 / 23-09-2010 Residence Villa Glicine: June 2010 - September 2010 offers 5 = 6 If you book a vacation of at least 5 nights, starting between 01/06 and 25/06  or between 01/09 and 23/09, will have a sixth night free. Offer valid upon availability... 22-05-2010 / 20-09-2010 Hotel Fernanda: OPENING "IL FICODINDIA ON THE SEA" FROM THE RESTAURANT IL FICODINDIA  May 22, OPENS ITS SEASON ON THE BEAUTIFUL BEACH OF LETOJANNI.BESIDES THE EXQUISITE CUISINE OF CHEF "ROCCO", THAT WILL DELIGHT YOU FRESH FISH WHIT THE GOOD, AND NOT ONLY, YOU CAN ALSO ADMIRE THE... 05-09-2010 / 16-09-2010 Residence Schuler: Apartment "E" for 4 persons offered at the price of 110,00 Euro a day for a minimum of 7 days... 21-08-2010 / 11-09-2010 Residence Schuler: Apartment "B" for 3 persons offered at the last minute price of 100,00 Euro a... 24-09-2010 / 27-10-2010 Residence Villa Glicine: Autumn in Taormina If you book before 31/08 a holiday at least three nights, starting in the period between 24/09 and 27/10, will have a 20% discount on published fare on the site. Offer valid after checking the... 11-06-2010 / 12-08-2010 Hotel Villa Igiea: A great web offer! Good day to you all, That's the Villa Igiea-staff.If you book on- line during the mentioned period (let's check it above plz), you can reserve a double room with private bathroom and breakfast for 70 euro per night (35 euro per pax)...So come on, let's... 27-07-2010 / 06-08-2010 President Hotel Splendid: Special offer Double room with balcony and sea viewwith tax, srvices and breakfast includes7nights euro 650.006nights euro 560.004nights euro 400.003nights euro... 01-07-2010 / 06-08-2010 Hotel Bel Soggiorno: Special offer july 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 online:Rate valid... 07-04-2010 / 06-08-2010 Hotel Villa Kristina: Special offer 7=6 1 night free for a minimu stay of 7 nights !!! Additional adult bed Euro 30 per day Additional children bed 2-12 years old Euro 15 Covered Garage Euro 6 per day Free use of swimming pool Agreement with private beach Euro 8,00 per day per person with transfer and entrance... 01-07-2010 / 25-07-2010 President Hotel Splendid: Special offer Taormina in july is wonderfull!!! Superior Double room with balcony and sea view,tax, services and breakfast includes7nights euro 630.005nights euro 470.004nights euro 390.003nights euro 300.002nights euro...

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