Sicily's most glamorous resort, a cliff-top town between the sea and Mount Etna.
Its ancient Greek theatre frames the smoking volcano in its open arch and stages a summer festival, while below, the islet of Isola Bella sits in a cove on its pebble tombolo.
When to visit Taormina
Average highs and lows across the year.
What to see first
Ancient Theatre of Taormina
Taormina's clifftop theatre, its stage open to Etna and the sea.
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