Taormina

What a place, what a location, what sea. Taormina is Sicily's star and certainly deserves the nickname it has been given. Nestled high on the hillside of Mount Tauro, it has stunning views of the sea, and a wonderful Greek legacy(the spectacular Teatro Greco was built in the third century BC), the beautiful medieval village has everything you need to make itself the choice for thousands of tourists who spend their vacation here. Ignoring July and August, when it really is impossible to enjoy, as you should, the city and its beaches, Taormina is amazing from every point of view. As in any other part of Sicily, here you find charming small hotels, restaurants and excellent designer shops.

We visited this beautiful Sicilian town on the recommendation of an Italian friend. I went with my wife in 2007 and we fell in love with its beauty. There were narrow streets and a small town atmosphere. We did not have time to enjoy the views and beaches but from the top of the cliffs we loved what we saw. I recommend it to anybody.