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Things to do in Taormina
6 activity ideas, with how long they take, an indicative price and the best time of day. Best time to visit: in May, June, September and October.
Things to do
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The ancient theater
Greek tiers with Etna and the sea as a backdrop, and concerts on summer evenings. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMonument2 hr≈ €14best in the morning
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Isola Bella and the bay of Mazzarò
An islet linked to the shore by a sandbar, in a nature reserve with turquoise water. On Wikipedia
RelaxationBeach3 hr≈ €5best in the afternoon
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Castelmola and its almond wine
A village perched even higher than Taormina, and its almond wine served on a terrace facing Etna. On Wikipedia
FoodViewpoint2 hr≈ €5best in the evening
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Corso Umberto and the public garden
The pedestrian street between two medieval gates, then the gardens hanging above the sea.
Culture and historyViewpoint2 hrFreebest in the evening
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The Alcantara Gorge
Basalt columns in an icy river, waded upstream in waders with your feet in the water. On Wikipedia
Nature and sceneryNature4 hr≈ €15best in the afternoon
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Savoca, the Godfather village
Bar Vitelli, where Michael Corleone’s wedding was filmed, and a crypt of mummified notables. On Wikipedia
Off the beaten trackMonument3 hr≈ €3best in the afternoon
When to go
The most pleasant months in Taormina: in May, June, September and October, taking weather and crowds into account.
More ideas for those months: where to go in May, where to go in June, where to go in September, where to go in October.
Averages measured over recent years: mean temperatures and number of rainy days, month by month.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14 °C / 57 °F | 8 °C / 46 °F | 9 |
| February | 13 °C / 55 °F | 8 °C / 46 °F | 11 |
| March | 15 °C / 59 °F | 10 °C / 50 °F | 12 |
| April | 18 °C / 64 °F | 11 °C / 52 °F | 7 |
| May ideal | 21 °C / 70 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F | 13 |
| June ideal | 28 °C / 82 °F | 20 °C / 68 °F | 5 |
| July | 32 °C / 90 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F | 2 |
| August | 31 °C / 88 °F | 23 °C / 73 °F | 5 |
| September ideal | 27 °C / 81 °F | 20 °C / 68 °F | 7 |
| October ideal | 23 °C / 73 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F | 9 |
| November | 18 °C / 64 °F | 12 °C / 54 °F | 9 |
| December | 15 °C / 59 °F | 9 °C / 48 °F | 8 |
What budget on the ground?
Per person and per day, including accommodation, meals, local transport and visits — excluding the round trip. An estimate calculated the same way as in the app, from the local cost of living.
- Budget
- €65
- Mid-range
- €120
- Comfort
- €220
Getting there from Paris: the carbon footprint
Per person, round trip, in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent — manufacturing, energy and, for flights, contrails included.
- Plane
- 590 kg
Factors from ADEME (Impact CO₂); outside France, rail uses the European average published by the European Environment Agency.
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Tours and tickets
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From the airport
- GetTransfer Drivers make an offer for your ride
- Intui Private transfers at a fixed price
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- Welcome Pickups Driver waiting on arrival, price fixed in advance
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Good to know: Italy
- Plugs
- Type C, F, L, 230 V
- Emergencies
- 112
- Driving
- On the right
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