"A corner of paradise". Such were the words of Goethe to describe Taormina. Sicily’s most cosmopolitan town has an incomparable view of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea. It has a rich historical and cultural heritage: the Greeks made it their first colony in Italy. Its ancient ruins, Roman baths and magnificent Arab buildings give the city a particular charm. In the daytime, the pedestrianised historical centre will lead you deep into its past, and at night you will discover astonishing hidden places. The cherry on the cake without doubt is the beauty of its sun-drenched sandy beaches or Etna’s majestic steep hillsides, covered with black volcanic lava. Add to this the joy of farniente on the terrace of a café and you're almost there...
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