Sicilian mafia. This is what is associated with me any mention of Italian Sicily. Well, here I am subject to stereotypes. Although, of course, no mafia is not visible here.
This is not our first Italian city. We rested in Palermo (the capital of the Sicilian Islands), and in the Venetian Riviera, and on the Tyrrhenian coast. So, that I just want to say, Taormina is a fairly expensive resort. There are many expensive Italian restaurants, rich villas and fashionable boutiques on Corso Umberto Avenue. But the city is very beautiful, with rich architecture. The city, which has its own story from 5 c. BC, you need to visit.
Taormina is located on the slope of the mountain, and if climbing higher, it opens just a stunning look. Over the city hangs an ethna volcano, the spirit captures.
The city is divided into two parts - the historic "Taormina Alta" and the coast with hotels "Taormina Mare". In the high (historical part) - narrow streets run away in the mountain, there are a lot of greenery and colors. And to the coast you can go down on the funicular for 3 euros. Here you just need to walk. To go under the arch of Capuchins, stop near Villa Britannia - there is a house next to it, where Lawrence wrote the novel "Lady Chatterley Lady." The Antique Theater is the views of the International Festival "Taormina Arte". Dome Cathedral of the 13th century, Kuventia Palace 15th century, Little Roman Theater "Odeon" - there is a lot of antique and interesting.
Taormina need to go to enjoy meals. I really liked the restaurant "Al Sarageno" on Mount. Maybe not so much for food as the stunning view of the sea and the ethna volcano, although it was fed very tasty.) And on the beach there is a favorite locals place - Lido "Re del Sole". Here are very tasty seafood.
Beaches in the city of Stony. But a very rich underwater world, so you can swim away from the mask or do diving. The most pathetic five-star hotels are located on the beach of Madzaro. He was all forced by sun loungers. The longest beach - Spinoz is a favorite place of local residents and nudists. The most good beach at Caparena Hotel. But still, for a good beach holiday, it is better to go to Jardini Naxos.
And leaving home, do not forget to capture with you olive oil, Sicilian oranges and Sicilian ceramics.