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 Taormina
is built high on a rock boasting panoramic views of Mount Etna in the
distance and of the sea below, which is reached via cable car. The
resort boasts the magnificent beach of Mazzaro with its crystal clear
blue sea. Although Taormina is well discovered by tourists it retains an
air of exclusivity with its chic boutiques, sandy beaches and broad
range of restaurants and bars.
Giardini Naxos and Letojanni are the more modern areas and just a few
kilometres from Taormina.
Taormina
was just too good to remain unspoiled. Dating from the 4th century B.C.,
it hugs the edge of a cliff overlooking the Ionian Sea. The sea and even
the railroad track lie below, connected by bus routes. Looming in the
background is Mount Etna, an active volcano. Noted for its mild climate,
the most beautiful town in all of Sicily seems to have no other reason
to exist than for the thousands upon thousands of visitors who flock
here for dining, bar-hopping, shopping, and enjoying the nearby beaches. |
