How do I get from Messina to Taormina?

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1. How do I get from Messina to Taormina?
2. How do you get to Taormina from Sicily?
3. How much is a taxi from Giardini Naxos to Taormina?
4. Is Messina in Sicily worth visiting?
5. How do you get around Taormina?
6. Is Taormina safe?
7. How much time do you need in Taormina?
8. Is Messina Sicily worth visiting?
9. Which is better Taormina or Siracusa?

How do I get from Messina to Taormina?

The quickest way to get from Messina to Taormina is to taxi which costs €70 - €85 and takes 42 min. Is there a direct train between Messina and Taormina? Yes, there is a direct train departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Taormina-Giardini. Services depart hourly, and operate every day.

How do you get to Taormina from Sicily?

Taormina is straightforward to reach. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa, with seasonal flights from the UK and other European countries, and there is a regular bus service from the airport to Taormina. The journey takes about an hour and a half, and there are services throughout the daytime and early evening.

How much is a taxi from Giardini Naxos to Taormina?

1. Re: Bus/Taxi from Giardini Naxos to Taormina? When I was there a month ago I found it easier to use taxis . Taxi fare was 15 euros to and from Taormina and the train station.

Is Messina in Sicily worth visiting?

Today Messina is still a thriving port and hugely important for the economy of Sicily and Italy. Combining a favourable year round climate together with a host of historical buildings, this is a fantastic first place to explore on your Sicilian adventure.

How do you get around Taormina?

The main street of Taormina is pedestrianised, making it easy to wander around by foot. However, there are regular shuttle buses down to Giardini-Naxos, the train station, Letojanni and up to Castelmola. There is also a frequent Cable Car[46] down to the beach at Mazarro.

Is Taormina safe?

Taormina is mostly safe, with only the usual strictures about looking out for pick-pockets and not displaying wads of cash or valuables in a flagrant manner.

How much time do you need in Taormina?

We did a tour with stops in several other little towns (The Godfather Tour) then Taormina. I think 2 - 3 hours is fine if you don't plan on a lengthy lunch. Keep in mind that the shops all close around 1 pm for several hours (Siesta time) so plan to be there in the morning.

Is Messina Sicily worth visiting?

Today Messina is still a thriving port and hugely important for the economy of Sicily and Italy. Combining a favourable year round climate together with a host of historical buildings, this is a fantastic first place to explore on your Sicilian adventure.

Which is better Taormina or Siracusa?

Taormina is more touristy but it's also breathtakingly beautiful and there's lots to do all around the area. In hindsight, if I could have only done one place it would have been Siracusa because of the play (Taormina with no play) but if you have a car you can easily do both.