Town in Italy
3 things to see
Taormina is a hilltop Sicilian town with an ancient Greek theater framing Mount Etna and a more upscale feel that budget travelers can still enjoy on the cheap. The public gardens cost nothing, the views over the coast are free from every terrace, and wandering the old town and its main street is the best free thing to do. Basing yourself in nearby Catania keeps costs down, and Syracuse makes an easy budget day on the same coast. Spring and autumn bring softer prices than the high-summer crush.
What to see
What each one costs, where the cost is known.
This Greco-Roman theatre frames Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea in what might be the most dramatic stage backdrop in the ancient world. Though entry is paid, it remains Taormina's essential visit and still hosts summer performances.
Taormina's pedestrianized main street runs between two historic gates and passes medieval churches, small piazzas, and views down to the coast. Walking its full length is free and captures the town's mix of elegance and Sicilian charm.
The view from above the cable car station down to the tiny island of Isola Bella in its turquoise bay is one of Sicily's most photographed scenes. The viewpoint itself is free, and the steep path or cable car down to the beach below offers a budget day out.
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