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 still warm and baths can be taken. There are also a couple of events that may be of interest, such as the religious procession "Madonna della Rocca".

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 country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.

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 also book a taxi: Social Taxi Catania +39 095 330966 www.radiotaxicatania.org Taxi Sat Service +39 095 6188 www.6188.it May you require any further information, an information desk is located at the Arrival area (next to Lost & Found).

• Web:

  www.aeroporto.catania.it

• E-mail:

  sac@pec.aeroporto.catania.

• Address:

  Fontanarossa Road

• Phone:

  +39 957 239 111

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.

• Web:

  www.interbus.it

• Phone:

  +39 913 457 91

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 75 225

• Web:

  www.taxirobertomirabile.com

• E-mail:

  mirabileroberto@gmail.com

• Address:

  3 David Herbert Lawrence Road, Taormina

• Phone:

  +39 346 581 0872

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 C).