Upon arriving on the shores of the gentle Ionian Sea, we recommend getting a map of Taormina with hotels as the first thing to do. This is for those cases when you either didn't bother or intentionally didn't want to book a room online and decided to see the place where you will spend the next 7 days of your vacation with your own eyes.
A map of Taormina in will help you navigate how to best get to the beaches, where the funicular is located, and which route is best to take for a shopping trip to nearby Catania.
And to avoid getting lost among the multitude of attractions, it is advisable to purchase a map of Taormina where all the interesting places of the resort are schematically marked with transportation options to reach them.
The small resort town is divided into two parts: there is the historic city center and the Taormina Mare coastline. If you're wondering which area of Taormina is best to stay in, it all depends on your preferences. Accommodation in the historic center will cost more, but keep in mind that in this case you will have to take the funicular to reach the beach area.
The areas of Taormina best suited for families with children are along the Ionian Sea coast, so you don’t waste extra time getting to the beaches. And prices here will be lower than staying in the town center.
Areas in the center of Taormina offer 3–4 star hotels starting at 110 EUR, but let's agree — staying with a view of the town’s main square and admiring the Cathedral from your window is definitely worth it!
