{"id":8789,"date":"2026-07-31T15:37:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T15:37:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lcimtc.com\/sejours\/italy\/sicily\/taormina\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T17:54:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T17:54:49","slug":"taormina","status":"publish","type":"destination","link":"https:\/\/lcimtc.com\/en\/sejours\/italy\/sicily\/taormina\/","title":{"rendered":"Taormina"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perched on a natural terrace overlooking the <strong>Ionian Sea<\/strong>, Taormina boasts a spectacular setting between cliffs, Mediterranean vegetation, and the silhouette of <strong>Mount Etna<\/strong>. From its panoramic squares and hillside hotels, the view encompasses the Sicilian coast, the bays of Mazzar\u00f2 and Giardini Naxos, as well as the volcano. This exceptional location has transformed the ancient <strong>Tauromenion<\/strong> into one of Sicily&#8217;s most prestigious and international destinations.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The city&#8217;s emblematic monument is the <strong>Ancient Theatre of Taormina<\/strong>, whose first structures date back to the 3rd and 2nd centuries BCE before being extensively remodelled during the Roman period. Still used for shows and events, it offers a remarkable view of the sea and Mount Etna. The historic center is organized around the <strong>Corso Umberto<\/strong>, connecting Porta Messina to Porta Catania, passing by Palazzo Corvaja, the Clock Tower, the Duomo, and <strong>Piazza IX Aprile<\/strong>, a true open terrace overlooking the coast.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below the center, the districts of <strong>Mazzar\u00f2<\/strong> and <strong>Isola Bella<\/strong> offer opportunities to enjoy the beaches, transparent waters, and boat excursions along the coast. Isola Bella, a small islet connected to the shore by a narrow passage of pebbles and sand, is one of Taormina&#8217;s natural symbols. A <strong>cable car<\/strong> connects the historic center to the Mazzar\u00f2 area and facilitates travel between the monuments located on the heights and the seaside. The Villa Comunale Gardens and the nearby village of Castelmola offer other panoramic walks.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taormina finally combines culture, beaches, Sicilian gastronomy, and art de vivre. Its restaurants highlight fish, seafood, citrus fruits, pasta, pastries, granitas, and Etna wines, while its cafes, boutiques, and terraces maintain a lively atmosphere late into the evening. The city also serves as an excellent base for exploring Mount Etna, the Alcantara Gorges, Giardini Naxos, Castelmola, or the eastern coast of Sicily. Very popular during the summer, it becomes more peaceful and pleasant in spring and early autumn.   <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perched on a natural terrace overlooking the Ionian Sea, Taormina boasts a spectacular setting between cliffs, Mediterranean vegetation, and the silhouette of Mount Etna. From its panoramic squares and hillside hotels, the view encompasses the Sicilian coast, the bays of Mazzar\u00f2 and Giardini Naxos, as well as the volcano. This exceptional location has transformed the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8790,"parent":3629,"menu_order":0,"template":"","travel_type":[10,14,9,11,7,8,12],"travel_theme":[],"class_list":["post-8789","destination","type-destination","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","travel_type-couple","travel_type-croisiere","travel_type-famille","travel_type-honeymoon","travel_type-luxe","travel_type-premium","travel_type-road-trip","entry","has-media"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lcimtc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destination\/8789","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lcimtc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destination"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lcimtc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/destination"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lcimtc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destination\/8789\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8791,"href":"https:\/\/lcimtc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destination\/8789\/revisions\/8791"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lcimtc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destination\/3629"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lcimtc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8790"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lcimtc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8789"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"travel_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lcimtc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/travel_type?post=8789"},{"taxonomy":"travel_theme","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lcimtc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/travel_theme?post=8789"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}