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Badia Vecchia
Museum within the Badia Vecchia tower, displaying archaeological material linked to Taormina and the surrounding area.
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Trains from Giarre to Taormina run on average 14 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 23:13. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 16m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 5:12 |
Last train 23:13 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Museum within the Badia Vecchia tower, displaying archaeological material linked to Taormina and the surrounding area.
Compact museum in Palazzo Ciampoli presenting archaeological exhibitions in a restored historic building near the centre.
Art venue for temporary exhibitions inside a medieval palace. Worth visiting for the architecture and changing cultural programme.
Taormina’s main pedestrian street, lined with historic buildings, shops and churches. Ideal for a first walk through the old town.
Elegant square beside San Giuseppe church and the clock tower, with terraces overlooking the coastline and Mount Etna.
Public garden created by Florence Trevelyan, with exotic plants, shaded paths and viewpoints over the sea and the theatre area.
Crisp rice balls filled with ragù, peas and cheese, then fried. A Sicilian street-food classic found across the island, including Taormina.
Fresh pasta with fried aubergine, tomato, basil and salted ricotta. Named for Catania-born opera Norma and deeply rooted in eastern Sicilian cooking.
Sweet ricotta-filled pastry tubes, often with pistachio or candied fruit. One of Sicily’s most iconic desserts and a staple in Taormina pastry shops.
Refined dining with Sicilian seafood and seasonal tasting menus, served in an elegant setting with views over the Taormina coastline.
Historic casual venue known for Sicilian pastries, granita and light meals, with a Belle Époque atmosphere in the heart of Taormina.
Established restaurant near Porta Messina specialising in fresh fish, shellfish and Sicilian recipes, with polished but relaxed service.
Taormina is pricier than many Sicilian towns, with higher hotel and restaurant prices in peak season, while local buses and cafés remain fairly reasonable.
Service is often included or rounded in. Restaurants: leave 5-10% for excellent service. Cafés: round up or leave small change. Taxis: round up the fare.
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Taormina-Giardini -> Porta Messina, Taormina
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