FLIGHTS

The closest airport to Taormina is Catania Airport (CTA) which is 1 hour drive from Taormina

You can fly from Beirut with MEA with a transit stop in Rome or with Turkish airlines with a stop in Istanbul before reaching Catania.

For assistance with flight information and bookings, you may contact Travity Lb on 00 961- 71 671 927 or 00 961- 71 555 344

P.S: It is best to book your flights before February 5!

TRANSPORTATION

If you wish to take a taxi from the airport to your hotel, we advise you to pre-book it ahead of time. Rates are as follows:

Private standard car 2 passengers: €135.00 per way. Minibus maximum 6 passengers: €165.00 per way.

To benefit from this special price you can book on:
https://special.tourofsicily.com/giritaly 
For info or reservation contact
Giritaly: maria@giritaly.com or 00961 -76 877 267

Car Rental

You can rent a car from the airport directly and drive all the way to your destination hotel.
There are many companies at Catania Airport, like Hertz, Sicily by Car, Avis…

We recommend to buy the full insurance and check if your hotel has a parking.

Taormina has restricted area where you cannot drive or park your car.

Attractions

Taormina

Is a hilltop town on the east coast of Sicily. It sits near Mount Etna, an active volcano with trails leading to the summit. The town is known for the Teatro Antico di Taormina, an ancient Greco-¬Roman theater still used today. Near the theater, cliffs drop to the sea forming coves with sandy beaches. A narrow stretch of sand connects the mainland to Isola Bella, a tiny island and nature reserve.

Mount Etna
Is an active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy, in the Metropolitan City of Catania.
-You can explore the foothills around the base station on a 3-hour independent hike, or upgrade to include transport to Mount Etna’s upper area (at around 3000 meters) and an escorted walking tour of the upper crater.

Syracuse
Is a city on the Ionian coast of Sicily, Italy. It's known for its ancient ruins.
-You can take a train from Taormina Giardini to Syracuse (2 hours), or you can take a full day tour to explore the ancient city of Siracusa from its fascinating archaeological area, through to the heart of the city on Ortigia Island.

Catania
Is an ancient port city on Sicily's east coast. It sits at the foot of Mt. Etna, an active volcano with trails leading up to the summit. The city's wide central square, Piazza del Duomo, features the whimsical Fontana dell'Elefante statue and richly decorated Catania Cathedral. In the southwest corner of the square, La Pescheria weekday fish market is a rowdy spectacle surrounded by seafood restaurants.
-You can get to Catania by train, taxi and by bus.

Restaurants

Kiste Easy Gourmet
Tel: +39 333 371 1606
Address: Via S. Maria de Greci, 2, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
www.kiste.it/

La Capinera Taormina beach
Tel: +39 338 158 8013
Address: Via Nazionale, 177, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
www.pietrodagostino.it/

Medousa bistrot & suites
Tel: +39 0942 388738
Address: Via Sesto Pompeo, 1, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
www.medousa.it/

Granduca
Tel: +39 0942 24983
Address: Corso Umberto I, 172, Corso Umberto, 172, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
www.granducataormina.it/

Mimmo & Son Trattoria Tiramisu
Tel: +39 0942 388741
Address: Via Apollo Arcageta, 9, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
trattoriatiramisu.it/

Ristorante Malvasia
Tel: +39 0942 625858
Address: via, Viale Apollo Arcageta, 8, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
www.facebook.com/malvasiataormina

St. George by Heinz Beck Taormina
Tel: +39 0942 23537
Address: Viale S. Pancrazio, 46, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
www.theashbeehotel.it/menu-st-george-restaurant-by-heinz-beck/

Beaches & Clubs

Time Out Pub
Address: Viale san 98039, Viale S. Pancrazio, 21, 98039
www.timeoutpub.com/

Re di Bastoni Pub
Address: Corso Umberto, 120, 98039
Tel: +39 094223037
www.redibastoni.it/index.html

Flamingo Cafe
Address: Via Francesco Paladini, 5, 98039
www.flamingocafes.com/food-drink/

La Giara
Address: Vico la Floresta, 1, 98039
Tel : +39 0942 23360
www.lagiarataormina.it/en/

Lido Ipanema
Address: Via Spiaggia, 214/c Fondachello di Mascali
Tel: +39 3294295307
www.lidoipanema.it/

Mendolia Beach Club
Address: Via Nazionale, 198, 98039
Tel: +39 094224231
www.mendoliahotel.com/

Morgana Bar Taormina
Address: Scesa Morgana, 4, 98039
Tel: +39 0942 620056
www.morganataormina.it/#location

Hair and Make Up

Please book your appointment before 15 April 2023

Francesco e Luca Hairdesigner
Address: Corso Umberto 99 Taormina
Tel +39 0942 24997
Mobile Salvo +39 329 1090195

Hair Planet
Address: Via Bagnoli Croci 78 Taormina
Tel +39 0942 620016
Mobile Greta +39 348 3034391

Aldo Coppola by Taormina
Address: Corso Umberto, 99 Taormina
Tel: +39 0942 23997

Bellezza & Benessere
Address: Viale S. Pancrazio, 56 Taormina
Tel: +39 0942 620030

Polverini Hairdressing Taormina
Address: Corso Umberto, 179 Taormina
Tel: +39 0942 681118

Visa

Do not hesitate to contact our wedding planner Giritaly who can assist you with your Visa requirements and Visa application if you are flying from Beirut.

Emergency numbers

112 – Carabinieri
113 – General Emergency
118 – Ambulance (for very serious injuries)
115 – Fire
116 – Roadside Breakdown