Take A Trip To Taormina

By Author: Bonny Kominek
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It was Goethe who once said that in order to understand Italy, it was necessary, first, to go to Sicily. And it seems, whether on his advice or not, that many summertime travellers are choosing to do just that during their vacations this year.

Sicily has a great deal to offer its visitors. Like so many places in Italy, it boasts great natural beauty and a wide variety of delicious cuisine for you to sample. Anyone even remotely interested in the development of modern, cosmopolitan society is sure to be intrigued by Sicily''s fascinating history as it is one of the few places to have been ruled by Africa, Asia and Europe in its lifetime.

It also has a great number of beauty spots and sites of historical interest to visit. When planning a trip to Sicily, it is possible to spend two weeks relaxing on a beach and getting to know one particularly charming side to life on the island in one particular location. Or, alternatively, you could choose to spend a couple of months getting to grips with Sicily''s wider geography and exploring the diversity that Sicily has to offer.

However you choose to approach the prospect ...
... of a slice of Sicilian travelling, there is one charming destination you should be sure to check out at some point during your stay on the island of the boot of Italy.

Situated on the south eastern shores of Sicily, Taormina is a beautiful beach town staggered up a dramatic hillside. Many tourists choose to stay in the beach resorts which are available for booking through sites such as Octopus travel, but there are also a number of quieter suburban or countryside retreats on offer if resort life isn''t quite your style.

One of Taormina''s most impressive sites is the open air theatre, dating back to Roman times and affording stunning views out to Mount Etna. The entrance fee is set at a meagre six euros, but if you don''t mind paying a little extra and you are lucky enough to time your visit in conjunction with a performance here this could turn out to be one of the most memorable moments of your holiday. If inspired by the view, regular day trips to Mount Etna are also available from Taormina.

For a unique dining experience, head to Arancini in Corso ? a trendy new restaurant recently opened by two young entrepreneurs. The restaurant offers modern and delicious takes on traditional Sicilian street food, all offered up in sumptuous and stylish surroundings.

From the food to the scenery to the sunshine to the fabulous Limoncello, there''s not a lot not to like about Taormina. It continues to receive rave reviews from its visitors and attracts increasing numbers each year.

Bonny Kominek, freelance writer, was inspired by Octopus Travel and its Taormina based services to research this article on Sicily, and Taormina hotels.