Taormina
EUROPE · GOLDEN HOUR · ETNA VIEWS
A Greek theater hanging over the sea with a smoking volcano behind it — Sicily showing off.
The plan
Teatro Antico at opening
The Greek theater frames Etna and the sea. Morning light, no crowds, pure drama.
Isola Bella
The tiny tied island below town — pebble beach, clear snorkeling, go before 10.
Granita con brioche
Almond granita with a warm brioche is breakfast here. Bam Bar is the institution.
Corso Umberto passeggiata
The evening stroll: ceramics, aperol, and that view from Piazza IX Aprile.
Etna day trip
Drive or tour to the summit craters — black moonscape by day, red glow some nights.
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