Some people say that Taormina, Italy, is the most beautiful city and town on Sicily. This well-known vacation town is perched high above the Bay of Naxos on the dry, cactus-covered sides of Mount Tauro. Its many lookout points offer stunning, far-reaching views.

The Isola Bella beach is one of the best in Italy, and it’s at the base of the mountain. At the top of the mountain is the beautiful Greek Theater. There is a beautiful resort town with a maze of old streets in between these two amazing sites.

The high street of Corso Umberto is made of basalt and is lined with shops. Parks are shady with pine trees that look like parasols. It looks like everything in Taormina, Italy, is meant to make you stay longer, so why not?The Romans loved Taormina as a holiday spot, and it has been known as the “Pearl of the Mediterranean” ever since. It makes sense that this town is so famous; it’s probably the most beautiful beach resort town in Southern Italy.

In Taormina, Italy, you can see the ocean and an occasionally very active volcano, and the hotel bars are so big that they seem to float above the trees. Even during the busiest times of the year, it doesn’t feel crowded.The streets of the town are lined with beautiful medieval buildings, some of which have been carefully restored and others that look great as they fall apart. In the middle of it all, the people of Taormina have managed to include a classy group of restaurants with Michelin stars along with the more traditional and often great trattorias.