Taormina · Sicily · Italia

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guide to
Taormina

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The guide

Everything Taormina,
always up to date

From the best granita in town to the last cable car to the beach — real, local, live. Updated every season by people who actually live here.

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Eat & Drink
Restaurants, bars, street food, granita spots — filtered by price and neighbourhood
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Beaches
Mazzarò, Isola Bella, Spisone — with transport info and beach club access
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See & Do
Greek Theatre, Villa Comunale, Castelmola — skip the queue tips included
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Nightlife
Aperitivo bars, rooftop terraces, late-night spots on Corso Umberto
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Shopping
Ceramics, local food, boutiques — the real finds beyond the tourist shops
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Getting Around
Cable car, Interbus, taxis, parking — all schedules and prices

Recommended by TT

This week's
local picks

Hand-picked by the TT team — not paid placements, just the places we'd send our own friends.

Restaurant
Trattoria da Nino
Third generation family trattoria two steps off Corso Umberto. The pasta alla Norma is the best in town. Book ahead in July–August.
€€ Via Luigi Pirandello Open tonight
Beach club
Lido Mazzarò
The closest beach to town — cable car down, 5 minutes. Crystal water, sun beds from €15. Last cable car back at 22:00.
€€ Cable car stop Open now
Must-see
Teatro Antico
Go at 9am or late afternoon — never at midday. First Sunday of the month is free. The Etna view from inside is worth every euro.
€10 Book online Opens 9am

What's on

Upcoming this week

Concerts at the Ancient Theatre, opera, festivals — the next events in Taormina, updated automatically.

See the full 2026 calendar →

How TT works

Your concierge,
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No app to download. No account needed. Just tap the TT plaque at your hotel and you're in.

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Tap the plaque
Every TT partner hotel has an NFC plaque at reception, in the room, or in the elevator. One tap opens the full guide on your phone.
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Browse the guide
Filter by what you want — food, beaches, events, nightlife — all updated for this week, this season. No outdated TripAdvisor reviews.
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Save your finds
Bookmark the places you want to visit. The guide travels with you all week, accessible by tapping any TT sticker around the city.
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Book & go
Reserve tables, buy theatre tickets, book transfers — directly from the guide. No detours through five different apps.

For hotel partners

Your guests deserve
better than Google

Every day your front desk answers the same questions. What's the best restaurant? How do I get to the beach? What's on tonight? TT answers all of it, automatically — freeing your staff and delighting your guests.

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Zero printing costs
No more outdated maps and leaflets. The guide updates itself every season — you do nothing.
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Better reviews
Guests who know where to go have better experiences. Better experiences become 5-star reviews.
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Upsell your own services
Premium partners can feature their restaurant, spa, or shuttle at the top of the guide.
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Real engagement data
See exactly what your guests are looking for — powerful insight for your own marketing.
Partnership plans
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Flat annual subscription based on property size. NFC plaques and QR stands included. Setup in one day.
  • Branded NFC plaques + QR stands (reception, rooms, elevator)
  • Full access to the live TT guide for all your guests
  • Seasonal content updates — no work required from you
  • Guest engagement analytics dashboard
  • Optional: feature your property's services in the guide
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Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What is Taormina Tap?
Taormina Tap is a free digital guide to Taormina, Sicily — covering the best restaurants, beaches, events, tours and transport. It's designed to be tapped via an NFC plaque or QR code in hotel rooms, but anyone can browse it online at any time.
Is Taormina Tap free to use?
Yes. The guide is completely free for travellers to browse — no account, no app download and no paywall. We're supported by hotel partnerships and local business listings, not by charging visitors.
Can hotels use Taormina Tap for guests?
Yes. Hotels, B&Bs and Airbnbs can get an NFC/QR plaque that opens a branded version of the guide the moment a guest taps their phone. It works as an always-current digital concierge. See the "For Hotels" section on this page or get in touch for details.
Does Taormina Tap work with QR and NFC?
Both. Every page works from a simple QR code scan or an NFC tap — no app required, and it works on any modern smartphone (iOS or Android).
Is the guide updated regularly?
Yes. Restaurant listings, prices, opening hours and the 2026 events calendar are reviewed and updated regularly so the information stays accurate for people visiting Taormina today.
What's the best way to get around Taormina?
Taormina's historic centre is walkable, but the Funivia (cable car) connects town to Mazzarò beach, and Interbus runs routes to Catania Airport, Giardini Naxos and Castelmola. See our full transport guide for routes, prices and timings.
Do I need to book restaurants in advance?
In high season (June–September) yes, especially for popular trattorie and sea-view spots — book a few days ahead where possible. Our Eat & Drink guide notes which places tend to fill up.