Public Transport

Taormina

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Public Transport

The best way to get around in Taormina is by feet: the city, in fact, it´s quite small and can be easily walked. If you fancy a trip a bit further on, Interbus has services to go to other Sicilian cities and to particular landmarks outside the town. The bus terminal is located in Luigi Pirandello Road. The cableway is another option, connecting Taormina city centre with Mazzarò and the beaches.

Tourist Information

Airport

The closest airport to Taormina´s city center is Fontanarossa Airport in Catania, which is located 64km from the city. The cheapest way to get to Taormina is by bus, taking S.A.I.S. service or Etna Trasporti to Taormina. Alternatively, there are numerous options to rent a car: Aptransfers Srl +39 095 5874852 Forzese +39 95 349294 You can …

Public Transport

Public Transport

The best way to get around in Taormina is by feet: the city, in fact, it´s quite small and can be easily walked. If you fancy a trip a bit further on, Interbus has services to go to other Sicilian cities and to particular landmarks outside the town. The bus terminal is located in Luigi …

Taxi

Italian´s taxis are white with a red TAXI sign on top: it shouldn´t be a problem to hail one. If you wish to book a taxi, here´s some company that run from Taormina to Catania and other Sicilian cities. www.taxirobertomirabile.com +39 346 581 0872 sicilytaxiservice.com +39 320 75 33 070 www.taxitaormina.net +39 333 12 75 …

Post

There are numerous post offices where to get stamps from and where to post letters. Here´s the main ones: Poste Italiane: Funivia Mazzarò Square +39 942 626193 Ufficio Postale Taormina : Sant'Antonio Square +39 942 213011 Mailboxes are red and they have "POSTE" written …

Pharmacy

The Italian Pharmacy system is designed to ensure an open pharmacy at night or holidays within each area. You will find a sign on the door that will direct you to the one on duty, along with emergency numbers and opening hours. Giarrizzo Pharmacy 420 Corso Umberto I +39 094 251 …

Telephone

Country code: +39 Area code …

Electricity

In Italy the standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. The power plugs and sockets are of type F (two pins, compatible also with types C and E) and L (three pins, compatible also with type …

Passport / Visa

Passport / Visa

Italy can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your …

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit

Although events like the Film Festival and the exhibitions in the Greek Theatre all take place during the summer, this season is definitely when Taormina is the most crowded while also being characterised by a hot climate. The mildest seasons both in terms of tourists and temperature are spring and fall, when the sea is …