Taormina is, as Goethe described it, “a piece of paradise on earth”. Sicily’s most cosmopolitan city has an incomparable view of Mount Etna volcano and the Ionian Sea. It has a rich historical and cultural heritage: the Greeks made it their first Italian colony. Its ancient ruins, Roman baths and marvellous 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 to hang out. You can also enjoy the beauty of its sandy beaches in the sunshine or Etna’s majestic steep hillsides, covered with black volcanic lava. Finally, picture yourself sipping coffee on a terrace and enjoying Italy’s legendary far niente.