{"id":4087,"date":"2026-01-24T14:56:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T14:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/?p=4087"},"modified":"2026-06-28T14:33:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T14:33:15","slug":"things-to-do-in-taormina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-taormina\/","title":{"rendered":"Taormina"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taormina is a balcony suspended between the <strong>sea <\/strong>and <strong>Mount Etna<\/strong>, where Greek history and medieval charm blend in timeless elegance.<br>Between the <strong>Ancient Theater<\/strong>, the panoramic terraces, and the flower-lined streets of the center, every corner seems like a painting.<br>The scent of <strong>granita<\/strong> and <strong>citrus fruits<\/strong> accompanies sunset strolls.<br>Here, Sicily becomes emotion, light, and beauty to remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs uagb-block-172257c7 uagb-tabs__wrap uagb-tabs__hstyle1-desktop uagb-tabs__hstyle1-tablet uagb-tabs__stack1-mobile\" data-tab-active=\"0\"><ul class=\"uagb-tabs__panel uagb-tabs__align-center\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"uagb-tab uagb-tabs__active\" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab0\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"0\" role=\"tab\"><div>The story<\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab1\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\"><div>The attractions<\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab2\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\"><div>Traditions<\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab3\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\"><div>Food<\/div><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uagb-tabs__body-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-0\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab0\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Taormina<\/strong> is a city suspended between sky and sea, where history flows like a long legend written between the rocks and Mount Etna. Its origins date back to the <strong>4th century BC<\/strong>, when the Greeks founded <strong>Tauromenion <\/strong>on a natural terrace overlooking the Ionian Sea, choosing a location that was simultaneously a refuge, a fortress, and a showcase of beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Over the centuries, Taormina became a crossroads of civilizations: <strong>Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, and Normans<\/strong> each left their mark. The Romans made it an elegant and cultured city, building theaters and villas overlooking the sea. The Arabs enriched it with gardens, fountains, and an art of living steeped in scents and shadows. Finally, the Normans transformed it into a medieval stronghold, erecting castles and walls that still today tell stories of battles and kingdoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">But Taormina is more than just stone and history: it is also <strong>poetry and eternal charm<\/strong>. In the 19th century, it became a favorite destination for artists, writers, and travelers on the Grand Tour, drawn by its light and breathtaking views of smoking Mount Etna and the turquoise sea. Goethe, D.H. Lawrence, and Oscar Wilde celebrated it as a place of the soul, more than just a city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Today, strolling through its narrow streets and panoramic terraces, you can still sense that ancient enchantment: Taormina doesn&#8217;t just tell its story, <strong>it whispers it to the wind<\/strong>, between the columns of its theater and the waves shimmering in the distance, inviting those who come to become part of its timeless tale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/xihao-liu-ADOO1jwhXas-unsplash-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4097\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.5625;object-fit:cover;width:305px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/xihao-liu-ADOO1jwhXas-unsplash-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/xihao-liu-ADOO1jwhXas-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/xihao-liu-ADOO1jwhXas-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/xihao-liu-ADOO1jwhXas-unsplash-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/xihao-liu-ADOO1jwhXas-unsplash-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/xihao-liu-ADOO1jwhXas-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-1\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-db47f839\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Il Teatro Antico<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-9a1a505b alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-40511d2e\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"11019\" height=\"8000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/freysteinn-g-jonsson-kmBg8ElP8Pc-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4099\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-3374fddd\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\">The <strong>Ancient Theater<\/strong> is the symbolic heart of the city and one of the most spectacular sites in all of Sicily. Built by the Greeks in the 3rd century BC and expanded by the Romans, it is carved into the rock and overlooks one of the most famous views in the world: smoking <strong>Mount Etna on one side, the Ionian Sea on the other<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:-5px;margin-bottom:-5px\">Here, art meets nature in perfect harmony: sitting on the stone steps means gazing at the same horizon that spectators admired over two thousand years ago. Even today, it hosts international concerts and festivals, making it a &#8220;living&#8221; theater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:-5px;margin-bottom:-5px\">\u23f0 <strong>Hours<\/strong>: Daily, generally <strong>9:00\u201319:00<\/strong> (until sunset in summer)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:-5px;margin-bottom:-5px\">\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <strong>Ticket<\/strong>: approximately <strong>\u20ac13<\/strong> | reduced <strong>\u20ac7<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:-5px;margin-bottom:-5px\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Tip<\/strong>: Visit at sunset for the most exciting experience and to capture the most iconic photos of Taormina.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-d7358319\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-e4c57f02\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Corso Umberto I<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-bfe8f523 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-cb3502d1\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/maria-bobrova-rmhaCi0jRV4-unsplash-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4101\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:contain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/maria-bobrova-rmhaCi0jRV4-unsplash-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/maria-bobrova-rmhaCi0jRV4-unsplash-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/maria-bobrova-rmhaCi0jRV4-unsplash-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/maria-bobrova-rmhaCi0jRV4-unsplash-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/maria-bobrova-rmhaCi0jRV4-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-ff0bed3a\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:-5px;margin-bottom:-5px\"><strong>Corso Umberto<\/strong> is the backbone of Taormina, an elegant promenade that runs through the entire historic center from Porta Messina to Porta Catania. Among medieval buildings, flower-filled balconies, and elegant shop windows, it&#8217;s the perfect place to soak up the city&#8217;s sophisticated atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:-5px;margin-bottom:-5px\">Scenic squares open up along the street, such as the famous <strong>Piazza IX Aprile<\/strong>, a natural terrace suspended between sky and sea, often enlivened by street musicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:-5px;margin-bottom:-5px\"><strong>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Free access<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:-5px;margin-bottom:-5px\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Tip<\/strong>: stroll along the street in the evening, when the lights come on and Taormina becomes even more romantic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-a4047562\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-9da8630e\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">The Cathedral of San Nicola<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-aa0c4cb4 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-b34472d3\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.19.27-1024x697.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4103\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:contain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.19.27-1024x697.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.19.27-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.19.27-768x523.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.19.27.png 1310w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-d8daba82\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:-5px;margin-bottom:-5px\"><strong>Taormina Cathedral<\/strong> is not an elegant cathedral, but a true <strong>medieval fortress-church<\/strong>. Built in the 13th century, its sober and massive fa\u00e7ade evokes a time when the city had to defend itself from incursions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:-5px;margin-bottom:-5px\">Inside, the atmosphere is splendid, simple and solemn. In the square in front, the <strong>15th-century fountain<\/strong>, the symbol of the city, stands out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:-5px;margin-bottom:-5px\">\u23f0 <strong>Hours<\/strong>: Generally 9:00\u201319:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:-5px;margin-bottom:-5px\">\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <strong>Free admission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:-5px;margin-bottom:-5px\">\ud83d\udccd<strong> Tip<\/strong>: Stop in the square at sunset for an aperitif overlooking the historic buildings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-99327443\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-2444c241\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Letojanni<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-9d3a3447 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-df09ae0f\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mick-tinbergen-6wlaFgeG7G4-unsplash-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4105\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:contain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mick-tinbergen-6wlaFgeG7G4-unsplash-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mick-tinbergen-6wlaFgeG7G4-unsplash-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mick-tinbergen-6wlaFgeG7G4-unsplash-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mick-tinbergen-6wlaFgeG7G4-unsplash-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mick-tinbergen-6wlaFgeG7G4-unsplash-2048x1362.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-0738087a\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:-5px;margin-bottom:-5px\"><strong>Letojanni<\/strong> is the most authentic and relaxed version of the Taormina coast. Located at the foot of Taormina,<strong> it offers a long pebble beach and crystal-clear sea<\/strong>, framed by mountains and overlooking Mount Etna on clear days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:-5px;margin-bottom:-5px\">Here you can experience the true Sicilian seaside: a lively waterfront, family-run seafood trattorias, and a slow pace, perfect for those who want to combine culture and relaxation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:-5px;margin-bottom:-5px\"><strong>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Free beach and equipped beach clubs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:-5px;margin-bottom:-5px\">\ud83d\udea1 <strong>Direct cable car connection to Taormina<\/strong> in just a few minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:-5px;margin-bottom:-5px\">\ud83d\udccd<strong> Tip<\/strong>: Use it as a base to sleep and head up to Taormina to explore and enjoy the evening. It&#8217;s the perfect balance between seaside tranquility and historical charm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-2\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-1dfe5352\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">The feast of San Pancrazio (July 9)<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s the city&#8217;s most important religious celebration, dedicated to the <strong>patron saint of Taormina<\/strong>. The statue of the saint is carried in procession through the streets of the historic center, past decorated balconies, flowers, and lights. It&#8217;s an intense moment, where spirituality meets civic pride, and the atmosphere becomes solemn and evocative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-bdc3361a\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"756\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.25.55-1024x756.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4107\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;object-fit:cover;width:515px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.25.55-1024x756.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.25.55-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.25.55-768x567.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.25.55.png 1368w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-3\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-c5191c34\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Taormina granita<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Taormina granita<\/strong> isn&#8217;t just a dessert: it&#8217;s a true daily ritual, especially on summer mornings, when the sun lights up Corso Umberto and the scent of the sea rises from the bays below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Made with <strong>fine ice, sugar, and fresh fruit<\/strong>, it has a velvety texture, halfway between sorbet and ice cream. In Taormina, it&#8217;s best enjoyed with a soft and fragrant <strong>brioche with &#8220;<em>tuppo<\/em>&#8220;<\/strong>, to be slowly dipped into the granita.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The most typical flavors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Almond<\/strong>, delicate and creamy, a symbol of Sicilian tradition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lemon<\/strong>, fresh and intense, perfect on hot days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mulberry<\/strong>, seasonal and fragrant, a true summer rarity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Sitting on a panoramic terrace with a granita in front of you and the sea on the horizon is one of those moments that will remain etched in your memory: a simple gesture that encapsulates all the<strong> sweetness and slowness of Sicilian life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-f0c01b07\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.32.58-1024x629.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4114\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;object-fit:cover;width:515px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.32.58-1024x629.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.32.58-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.32.58-768x472.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.32.58-1536x944.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.32.58.png 1546w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-4\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-1f557db3\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">La granita taorminese<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">La <strong>granita taorminese<\/strong> non \u00e8 solo un dolce: \u00e8 un vero e proprio <strong>rito quotidiano<\/strong>, soprattutto nelle mattine d\u2019estate, quando il sole illumina Corso Umberto e il profumo del mare sale dalle baie sottostanti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Preparata con <strong>ghiaccio finissimo, zucchero e frutta fresca<\/strong>, ha una consistenza vellutata, a met\u00e0 tra sorbetto e crema ghiacciata. A Taormina si gusta rigorosamente con la <strong>brioche col tuppo<\/strong>, soffice e profumata, da intingere lentamente nella granita.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I gusti pi\u00f9 tipici:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Mandorla<\/strong>, delicata e cremosa, simbolo della tradizione siciliana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limone<\/strong>, fresca e intensa, perfetta nelle giornate pi\u00f9 calde<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gelsi<\/strong>, stagionale e profumata, una vera rarit\u00e0 estiva<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Sedersi in una terrazza panoramica con una granita davanti e il mare all\u2019orizzonte \u00e8 uno di quei momenti che restano impressi: un gesto semplice che racchiude tutta la <strong>dolcezza e la lentezza della vita siciliana<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-aed9ebae\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.29.57-1024x629.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4109\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;object-fit:cover;width:515px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.29.57-1024x629.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.29.57-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.29.57-768x472.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.29.57-1536x944.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.29.57.png 1546w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-5\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab5\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-55faf48e\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">La festa di San Pancrazio (9 Luglio)<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u00c8 la celebrazione religiosa pi\u00f9 importante della citt\u00e0, dedicata al <strong>patrono di Taormina<\/strong>. La statua del santo viene portata in processione per le vie del centro storico, tra balconi addobbati, fiori e luci. \u00c8 un momento intenso, dove la spiritualit\u00e0 incontra l\u2019orgoglio cittadino e l\u2019atmosfera si fa solenne e suggestiva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-8366ebb2\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"756\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.25.55-1024x756.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4107\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;object-fit:cover;width:515px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.25.55-1024x756.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.25.55-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.25.55-768x567.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.25.55.png 1368w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-6\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab6\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-a64a7ea7\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">La festa di San Pancrazio (9 Luglio)<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u00c8 la celebrazione religiosa pi\u00f9 importante della citt\u00e0, dedicata al <strong>patrono di Taormina<\/strong>. La statua del santo viene portata in processione per le vie del centro storico, tra balconi addobbati, fiori e luci. \u00c8 un momento intenso, dove la spiritualit\u00e0 incontra l\u2019orgoglio cittadino e l\u2019atmosfera si fa solenne e suggestiva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-395916ac\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"756\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.25.55-1024x756.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4107\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;object-fit:cover;width:515px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.25.55-1024x756.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.25.55-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.25.55-768x567.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schermata-2026-01-24-alle-16.25.55.png 1368w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-7\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab7\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">La <strong>cucina di Monreale<\/strong> \u00e8 strettamente legata a quella di <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/palermo-2\/\">Palermo<\/a><\/strong>, dalla quale eredita sapori, tradizioni e tecniche che affondano le radici nella storia comune delle due citt\u00e0.<br>A soli pochi chilometri dal capoluogo, Monreale ha condiviso per secoli le stesse influenze culturali \u2014 arabe, normanne, spagnole \u2014 che hanno modellato la gastronomia palermitana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Piatti come <strong>lo sfincione, la caponata, la pasta con le sarde, le panelle<\/strong> e i dolci a base di <strong>ricotta e mandorle<\/strong> sono parte integrante anche della tavola monrealese. Allo stesso modo, l\u2019uso degli agrumi, dell\u2019olio locale e delle erbe aromatiche testimonia la continuit\u00e0 culinaria della <strong>Conca d\u2019Oro<\/strong>, zona agricola che da sempre unisce i due territori.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Monreale aggiunge a questa tradizione un tocco pi\u00f9 raccolto e familiare, legato alla vita monastica e alle eccellenze agricole dei suoi dintorni. Ma l\u2019identit\u00e0 gastronomica rimane quella di una cucina profondamente siciliana, il cui cuore batte in armonia con quello di Palermo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-8\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab8\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-b8923658-e6d6-4a4a-9b21-4fd894c11cc2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hhselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/disimpegno-pt2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scarica il regolamento della struttura<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-92417ec1 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-b95d661e\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Check-in: <\/strong>a partire dalle ore 16:00<br><br><strong>Check-out: <\/strong>entro le ore 10:00<br><br><strong>ll check-in anticipato e il check-out posticipato sono gratuiti presso questa villa<\/strong>, in base alla disponibilit\u00e0.<br><br>Vietato fumare<br><br>Animali non ammessi<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-a5fd23bd\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ospiti extra non ammessi<br><br>Non \u00e8 permesso organizzare feste o eventi<br><br>I costi di eventuali danni verranno dedotti dal deposito cauzionale<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taormina is a balcony suspended between the sea and Mount Etna, where Greek history and medieval charm blend in timeless [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4094,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4087","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-attractions-in-sicily"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - 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