Villa Schiticchiu

Taormina's most famous sight

by Alice-Kees

The Greek Theatre is the most obvious place you will head for in Taormina. If not for the ancient site ruins it will be for the superb panorama towards Mt Etna from here. It's the combination of the awesome mountain on the backdrop and the old remnants of the Greek theatre on the foreground that make each picture perfect. It must be the most photographed place on the entire island. Go here early or late in the afternoon (the place closes down at 19h00 in summer) for your best pictures.

Taormina

by pedroswift

"Arriving by Public Transport"

Taormina: THE most touristy town in eastern Sicilia. Other VTers have more than adequately covered all aspects in the Taormina Travel Guides. On the "Taormina Resources" bottom line of the blue box above click "Travel Guides" or After clicking Travel Guides on the main menu bar do a search.
I'll stick to reiterating the Arrival by Public Transport.
Interbus have regular services from most big towns in the region.
The Train Station services both Giardini Naxos and Taormina & is at sea level 2kms from the centre of Taormina in a direct line. However, it's nearly all up hill & the road snakes back and forth for about 5 kms.
Train Station located at approx: 37º50'44.00"N; 15º16'57.40"E
Taxi or bus? That's your choice. Bus terminal Taormina is 500 metres from the Messina Gate to the town on an easy uphill grade but if you have lots of luggage, taxi may be the better choice. Bus terminal located approx: 37º51'10.75"N; 15º17'39.00"E.
Getting off a Cruise Ship at Giardini Naxos Molo? Taxi is easiest. Bus is possible.