Taormina: The Pearl of the Mediterranean
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The town of Taormina, known in the world as the “pearl of the Ionian Sea”, is located in the east of the island between Catania and Messina. The founders of the city, the Greeks, took into account as much as possible the defensive and aesthetic potential of Monte Tauro: on the one hand, mountains rise, on the other - an impregnable rock and a blue sea; around the lush Mediterranean vegetation, transparent air and the volcano Etna, whose top is covered with a fluffy cloud cap, then serenely smokes in pink sunset rays, then explodes with a fire fountain or a column of black smoke.
The uniqueness of Taormina for centuries appreciated not only the Greeks, but also the Romans, Arabs, Spaniards, French – whoever was in this paradise, invariably became a prisoner of its charm and dreamed of staying here forever.
A special contribution to the popularization of Taormina was made by European granturists of the late XVIII century. These people knew how to appreciate beauty and wonder! Natives of the harsh northern countries, they rejoiced in the bright sun and green hills in January, picturesque coves and motley fishing boats swaying on coastal waves, the endless blue of the sea, somewhere on the horizon merging with the sea. They managed to pass on their admiration for this paradise to subsequent generations. Thus, Taormina by the 60s of the XX century became one of the most popular resorts in the Mediterranean. Since the beginning of the XX century, nobles and creative intelligentsia from all over the world have visited here: Russian tsars and grand dukes, English lords, Hollywood actors, writers, artists, musicians, films and poems are made here.
Today we have the opportunity to visit Taormina and get acquainted with its surroundings. Numerous hotels, including luxury, b&b, villas and apartments, restaurants and boutiques will surprise you with splendor and hospitality. Excursion with a professional guide will help you learn the history of the city and its monuments, discover the most secret corners, places where to make the most spectacular photos, where to taste wines and dishes of real Sicilian and Mediterranean cuisine, buy the best souvenirs.