Taormina, what to see in one day

If you are planning a holiday in eastern Sicily, there is a stage that cannot be missed: Taormina. Just over half an hour from Giarre, Taormina is one of the most fascinating destinations on the Ionian coast. History, architecture, views of the sea and Mount Etna, alleys full of life and Sicilian cuisine meet in a city that lends itself perfectly even to a single day visit.

Gives Villa Maria B&B a Garre, Taormina can thus become one of the most beautiful excursions of your holiday.

Taormina what to see: where to start

Per visit Taormina in one day, the advice is to start from its most famous monument: the Ancient Theatre. Overlooking the coast and with Etna in the background, it is one of the most evocative places in Sicily. The visit takes about an hour and allows you to immerse yourself in the history of the city, enjoying at the same time one of its most spectacular views.

The visit is over, you can reach the historic center and walk along the Corso Umberto, the pedestrian street that crosses Taormina from Porta Messina to Porta Catania. The advice here is simple: walk without haste. Among historic buildings, boutique, shops and small alleys meet some of the most beautiful squares in the city.

Piazza IX Aprile

A stop is a must Piazza IX Aprile, one of the best known panoramic points of Taormina. From the terrace of the square the view opens onto the sea and the coast, with Etna in the background on the clearest days. It is one of the best places to stop for a few minutes and take a photograph.

Cathedral Square

Continuing along Corso Umberto you arrive at Cathedral Square, dominated by the Cathedral of San Nicola and the characteristic baroque fountain. It is the monumental heart of the city and represents one of the stops to absolutely include in a itinerary in Taormina.

A break dedicated to Sicilian flavors

After the walk it's time to taste the local cuisine. Taormina offers numerous possibilities, from restaurants with panoramic terraces to more informal trattorias. For a Sicilian lunch you can choose dishes such as pasta alla Norma, fresh fish, caponata or swordfish rolls. And for a sweet break you can't miss one Sicilian granita with brioche and tuppo.

Villa Comunale and Isola Bella

In the afternoon, one of the most pleasant stages is the Municipal Villa, a green oasis with splendid views of the coast. If you want to see the sea up close, you can go down towards Beautiful island, the small island connected to the mainland by a thin strip of beach. It is one of the most iconic landscapes of eastern Sicily and, in the good season, it is also perfect for a short break at the seaside.

If you prefer to continue looking for views from above, you can reach Castelmola, small village located above Taormina. From here the view of the city, on the Ionian Sea and on Etna it is extraordinary.

One day in Taormina starting from Villa Maria

Stay at Villa Maria in Giarre allows you to easily include Taormina in your travel programme holidays in eastern Sicily. The advice is to leave in the morning, dedicate the first part of the day to the historic center and the Ancient Theatre, treat yourself to a Sicilian lunch and leave the afternoon to the views and the sea.

After a day of history, walks and landscapes, you can return to Villa Maria and rediscover the peaceful atmosphere of the villa, surrounded by greenery and with Etna as a backdrop.

Taormina in one day: our itinerary

Morning: Ancient Theater → Corso Umberto → Piazza IX Aprile → Piazza Duomo

Lunch: Sicilian cuisine and a break with granita and brioche

Afternoon: Villa Comunale → Isola Bella or Castelmola

Sera: return to Villa Maria a Giarre

Visit Taormina and discover eastern Sicily

One day is enough to fall in love with Taormina, but probably not to really know her fully. This is exactly the beauty of it: during a holiday in eastern Sicily you can return there, maybe at a different time of the day, or dedicate yourself to the many other wonders found in the surrounding area.

From Villa Maria, Taormina is just one of the experiences to live: Etna, big, villages, Sicilian culture and flavors they are all at your fingertips.

Your holiday can start from Giarre e, everyday, take you to discover a different face of Sicily.