Arrival at Catania's airport, route to Calatabiano, Mazzarò and Taormina

Welcome to Sicily! Now your real adventure begins! First of all, I suggest you try a good granita with Sicilian brioche at the airport's bar. Or why not, a delicious Sicilian cannoli with cream that has always charged her! After eating, go pick up your car. The very first stop, the Calatabiano Castle is waiting for you!

Welcome to Calatabiano, a historic and charming village in the province of Catania. Keep your eyes peeled for a parking space and wear comfortable shoes. A steep climb awaits you before reaching the Castle! The castle could be reached, in fact, by a winding road or, if you do not want to be too weary just in the morning, by a cable car built during the restoration of the castle in 2011.

Finally here before your eyes the magnificent Arab-Norman Castle of Calatabiano! It was founded about the end of 800 AD. son it's 1,300 years old! After many changing, during the Spanish domination, the actual castle looks a bit different from the original building. The last one was made by the Baron Pasquale Pennisi of Floristella, who owned it around 1850, and changed the Castle with the construction of a winery and some houses for farmers. From here you can see a breathtaking view that goes from Taormina to Etna.

As soon as you have finished your visit to the Castle, get ready to binge for lunch at the "Trattoria dell'Orso"! Here you can order a tasty pizza or typical local dishes. The only limit is your appetite!

After you have filled your stomachs to satiety, get back in the car and head towards Mazzarò, where you can finally leave your suitcases and have a rest!

Arrived in your beautiful apartment overlooking the sea, I recommend you to have a relaxing shower and get ready for the wonderful afternoon you can enjoy in the beautiful streets of the historic center of Taormina, Pearl of Sicily, and finally for your dinner there!

Welcome to Taormina, one of the most fascinating cities of the Eastern Sicily! I would suggest finding parking the car on Lumbi Parking (and then and then take the shuttle to Porta Messina) or - if you're lucky! - just near Porta Messina, one of the two inputs (the other one is Porta Catania) which gives access to the historic city center. The history of Taormina started in Greek times: Tauromenion was in fact founded in 358 BC, about 2400 years ago. From the Roman phase we can date the most important monuments, among which the Ancient Theatre stands out as a prestigious and extraordinary symbol. Are you ready to give in to Taromina's charms? And, if you want to know all its archaeological secrets, here is a suggested izi.TRAVEL audiotour for you!

On Corso Umberto I you will find some of the most beautiful and famous attractions of the city. You know "Vicolo Stretto" or "Baltic Avenue" in the famous board game Monopoly? Here it really exists and you can find it along this street before Piazza IX Aprile!

How beautiful is the Cathedral of Taormina? You should know that it is the medieval Church of St. Nicholas of Bari, which over the centuries has undergone several changes both internal and external. If you find it open, step inside, you will amaze you!

In this pizzeria you can taste the best pizza in Taormina, if not in all of Sicily!

After dinner, have a suggestive and digestive walk in the center before returning to the apartment and having good dreams. Tomorrow another wonderful adventure awaits you...and a wonderful sunny day, having breakfast directly on the sea!