An independent guide to choosing a holiday home or apartment in Taormina: where to look, how to weigh the centre against the sea and the hills, and what to check before you book.
People looking for a home in Taormina often want one thing above all: to walk between the Corso, the lanes and the viewpoints. An apartment in the old town lets you head out in the evening without the car, but in a hillside town it pays to check stairs and access.
Homes closest to the centre tend to be compact and suited to couples or small groups. Those who need more space, a terrace or easy parking can widen the search towards Mazzarò, Giardini Naxos or Letojanni.
This page helps you picture the trade-offs between location, noise, space and price, with links to check up-to-date availability and rates on booking platforms.
A theatre of Greek origin overlooking the sea and Etna; open for visits and, in summer, events and festivals.
The spine of the old town between Porta Messina and Porta Catania, with the Clock Tower and the coastal viewpoint.
The islet and bays on the sea below the town, reached on foot or by the cable car down to Mazzarò.
Public gardens created by the Englishwoman Florence Trevelyan in the late 19th century, with views over the bay.
Distances and times are indicative and vary with season and traffic.
A one-bedroom in the old town, with a terrace or a view: the simplest formula for a short stay.
More bedrooms, a well-equipped kitchen and some outdoor space: homes by the sea or just outside the centre are worth considering.
Fewer crowds and more calm: in spring and autumn choice and prices can be more flexible.
Tours, tastings and activities around Taormina, through GetYourGuide.
Four search areas. Links open searches on Booking.com with up-to-date availability and prices.
To enjoy the Corso and lanes on foot: spaces are often compact, to be weighed against stairs, noise and parking.
Close to the bays and the cable car: handy for the sea, with the town a few minutes away.
Flat, with everyday services and wider beaches; a short trip to reach Taormina.
A seaside village a few kilometres away, at a calmer pace with links to Taormina.
Spaces for sponsors and independent operators who wish to present their services to readers.
Taormina is in the province of Messina, on the Ionian coast of eastern Sicily, about 50 km from both Messina and Catania.
In the centre you get around on foot but spaces are usually smaller and evenings livelier. Outside the centre you find more space and parking, but you need the car to get around.
If you only want the centre you can manage without, but for beaches, Etna and Alcantara a car is far more convenient. Always check the home's parking and the access rules for the centre.
June to September are the busiest months, so it pays to book early. Spring and early autumn offer more choice and often different rates.
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