Which is nicer Siracusa or Taormina?

Which is nicer Siracusa or Taormina? Taormina is more touristy but it's also breathtakingly beautiful and there's lots to do all around the area. In hindsight, if I could have only done one place it would have been Siracusa because of the play (Taormina with no play) but if you have a car you can easily do both.

Is it better to stay in Syracuse or Catania?

Stay in Siracusa at least for most of the time - a transfer to the airport from Siracusa is about 100 euros - or there is a regular door to door bus service. if you were to stay in Catania for the first couple of days you could see Piazza Armerina and Taormina if you wanted- but 10 days in Catania is pushing it a bit.

How many days do you need for Taormina?

After all, wandering the cobbled lanes, being amazed by the ancient theatre, and shopping for lemon-themed products are just a few of the many things to do in town. What is this? In order to truly enjoy all that Taormina has to offer, as well as take some side excursions, I would say that you need at least two days.

Why is Taormina so expensive?

Taormina is considered as an expensive place by Sicilians. This because, thanks to the great influx of tourists, most of the restaurants/hotels adopt higher prices compared to other places in the island.

Where do celebrities stay in Taormina?

During the five centuries when San Domenico Palace was a convent, its residents were focused on a life of quiet contemplation. But when the convent was expanded to become a hotel in 1896, it quickly became a lively and glamorous destination for the world's rich and famous.

Is Taormina a walkable city?

It is in the center of town and a great place to eat, drink, listen to music and people watch. The ancient city of Taormina is completely walkable and attractive.

Why is Taormina so famous?

Visitors flock from all over the world to see its Greek-Roman theatre, amble along its perfectly preserved Mediaeval streets, admire its dramatic views of Mount Etna and immerse themselves in the archetypal Mediterranean atmosphere.

Is Taormina nicer than Catania?

Taormina works better if you want to mix some beach time with history and architecture. Catania is my favourite: there are more activities for families to enjoy. It's a big city with plenty of kid-friendly attractions. The only thing that lacks is a good beach.

Can you walk around Siracusa?

You can also create your own self-guided walks to explore Siracusa on foot, at your own pace.

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Is Taormina a tourist trap?

Returning to Sicily, we headed next to the famous town of Taormina, a mountaintop tourist trap high above the Mediterranean Sea. But tourist traps are popular for a reason and the site was indeed spectacular and the seasonal hordes were still at sufferable levels.