Taormina Car Hire Adventures
- By Fiona Hiliard
- Published 05/27/2008
- Travel
- Unrated
Granita, Gangsters and Gorgonzola, Sicily is famous for many things, but car hire gives you the freedom to find a picture of Sicily that is unique to you alone. Driving through Sicily, you have the independence to explore a range of spectacular sights, from stunning seaside cliffs to fragrant orange groves. Just like countless artists and poets who have fallen in love with Sicily over the years, you too are sure to fall under her magical spell. Touring this beautiful island with a rental car, inspiration comes easy. Taormina is an excellent base from which to begin your Sicilian car hire adventure. The following article should provide you with some helpful tips for travelling around Taormina and beyond.
Taormina Mini Guide:
Taormina is Sicily’s most famous resort town and is situated on the east coast of the island. The resort is popular with both Italian and foreign tourists and offers some of the most stunning scenery in Sicily.
Things To See/Do in Taormina:
While in Taormina, a visit to the stunning Giardini Naxos beach is a must. Taormina has a fascinating history, which is a joy to explore. Renting a car in Taormina means you have the freedom to explore the many famous attractions at a pace that suits you. Places that merit further investigation in Taormina include Duomo Cathedral, also known as the Church of San Nicola. Built around 1400, the church is unusual in appearance, from its wooden Arabic style beams to its cross-shaped structure. The Sicilian Museum of Art and Folk Traditions is also well worth a look.
Located in Palazzo Corvaja, the museum features a range of fascinating exhibits, from figurative art to wooden sculptures, ceramics and puppets. The Regional Archaeological Museum in the Badia Vecchia is another popular draw. Here artefacts on show include sculptures, ceramics and an alabaster urn and Byzantine sword found on the sea board close to Isola Bella.
Eating Out in Taormina:
Being an island, you’ll find fish is definitely the dish of the day in Taormina and the all of the other villages that you’ll encounter on your travels around Sicily. Traditional favourites include grilled swordfish, seppia (cuttlefish) and finnochio con sarde (fennel with sardines). Non-seafood lovers needn’t despair, Taormina caters to every possible budget and taste. Other tasty options include delicious chicken alla marsala and the ubiquitous pizza and pasta dishes. If you’re counting the pennies while on vacation in Taormina, you really can’t go wrong with a pizza. Cheap, yet substantial enough to sustain hunger, pizza is always an excellent menu choice.
Day Trips/Events in Taormina:
Let Taormina act as a base from which to explore the beautifully scenic Sicilian countryside. A short 5km drive will take you to the pretty hilltop village of Castelmola, which offers stunning coastal views over the island.
Taormina has a lively events calendar, with the city playing host to a number of vibrant Festivals throughout the year including the summer’s vibrant Taormina Arts Festival, a cultural extravanza that takes place over three months. Other events of note include June’s Taormina Film Festival and September’s Madonna della Rocca procession.
Taormina Mini Guide:
Taormina is Sicily’s most famous resort town and is situated on the east coast of the island. The resort is popular with both Italian and foreign tourists and offers some of the most stunning scenery in Sicily.
Things To See/Do in Taormina:
While in Taormina, a visit to the stunning Giardini Naxos beach is a must. Taormina has a fascinating history, which is a joy to explore. Renting a car in Taormina means you have the freedom to explore the many famous attractions at a pace that suits you. Places that merit further investigation in Taormina include Duomo Cathedral, also known as the Church of San Nicola. Built around 1400, the church is unusual in appearance, from its wooden Arabic style beams to its cross-shaped structure. The Sicilian Museum of Art and Folk Traditions is also well worth a look.
Eating Out in Taormina:
Being an island, you’ll find fish is definitely the dish of the day in Taormina and the all of the other villages that you’ll encounter on your travels around Sicily. Traditional favourites include grilled swordfish, seppia (cuttlefish) and finnochio con sarde (fennel with sardines). Non-seafood lovers needn’t despair, Taormina caters to every possible budget and taste. Other tasty options include delicious chicken alla marsala and the ubiquitous pizza and pasta dishes. If you’re counting the pennies while on vacation in Taormina, you really can’t go wrong with a pizza. Cheap, yet substantial enough to sustain hunger, pizza is always an excellent menu choice.
Day Trips/Events in Taormina:
Let Taormina act as a base from which to explore the beautifully scenic Sicilian countryside. A short 5km drive will take you to the pretty hilltop village of Castelmola, which offers stunning coastal views over the island.
Taormina has a lively events calendar, with the city playing host to a number of vibrant Festivals throughout the year including the summer’s vibrant Taormina Arts Festival, a cultural extravanza that takes place over three months. Other events of note include June’s Taormina Film Festival and September’s Madonna della Rocca procession.