Think sea and nightlife are the only reasons for a holiday in Taormina? Then you will have to think again, because the Sicilian town offers much more, as I had the chance to check this summer. Here then 5 things to do and see absolutely to live the best holiday in Taormina.
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Granita and Brioche
Other than cappuccino and croissants, to start well the day under the taorminese sun, it takes a nice refreshing granite, to be enjoyed calmly on the terrace of the house or the hotel, or in the bars of the course. For taste, there is only the embarrassment of choice. In addition to the classic lemon and coffee, almond, pistachio, black mulberry, peach, strawberry, tangerine and india figs. Breakfast is not complete without a brioche, the soft round milk sandwich with a bernoccolo to be soaked in the cup. And the day can begin!
The Ancient Theatre
If you want to admire one of the most amazing views in the world, this is where you have to go. The Ancient Theatre It is not only a piece of the archaeological heritage of Taormina, but also a place of incomparable panoramic beauty. The eye ranges from the Bay of Naxos, to the Calabre coasts, to the Etna, to Castelmola. On the question whether Greek or Roman have experienced and critics. It was probably built in Greek times and renovated and expanded in Roman times. The Ancient Theatre is one of the main Taormina attractions. Perfectly working and agiable, after hosting for years the David Award of Donatello, the most important film event in Italy, is now home to Taormina Art, international festival that lasts all summer with the festival of cinema, theatre, ballet and symphonic music. You can also buy tickets online, sure it will be an unforgettable evening.
La Funivia
In Taormina the car does not need and to get off to the sea just take the Mazzarò cable car, which connects the center with Mazzarò and its splendid, one step from Isola Bella. Thanks to the cable car you can enjoy a unique and unrepeatable landscape. You won't believe in your eyes. A fabulous panorama will leave you enchanted: down the Isola Bella, the bay of Mazzarò, Capo S.Alessio, where the blue sea seems to join the sky, while looking to the left you will have the impression of touching with hand the coasts of Calabria.
Castelmola
Rock and natural fortress connected once to Taormina only by mule tracker, Castelmola is a very special place, frequented in the past by characters like D.H. Lawrence, Goethe, Oscar Wilde, Thomas Mann. Here in 1947 the famous Turrisi bar was created, still one of the places of worship of Sicily, where it is possible to taste the wine to the almond in the company of sculptures that represent the fruitfulness and virility of man.
The Gorges of Alcantara
Want to take a trip? I recommend it. Gorge of Alcantara a place of extraordinary and wild beauty just 20 km from Taormina. It is here that between high and mysterious basalt walls flow for 50 km the cold and swirling waters of river AlcantaraBefore moving into the Jonio Sea. The river basin offers spectacular scenery thanks to the erosion of the rocks and mountainous reliefs with oak and beech woods. In the warm months the Alcantara Gorges are ideal for relaxing and picnicking and wanting a refreshing bath in the water, which is always very cold, you are advised!
