Pale rock, black lava and caves at sea level: how the Taormina cliffs and sea caves were formed, and what to look for on the rock as you pass by boat.
Taormina Without a Car: Getting Around by Sea and Foot
You can do Taormina without a car and lose nothing. Cable car, train, steps and the sea taxi: how the pieces fit, and where the water beats the road.
Where the Water Is Clearest Near Taormina (and Why)
Where the clearest water near Taormina is, and why it moves. What makes the sea clear here, when visibility is best, and how to time a swim or a snorkel.
The 2-Hour Boat Excursion in Taormina: What You See
What fits into a 2-hour boat excursion in Taormina: the cliffs, the sea caves, Isola Bella and a swim stop. How the time breaks down and who it suits.
Taormina in September: Still Summer, Without the Queues
Taormina in September means warm sea, softer light and far fewer people. What the water is like, what to do on it, and what to pack for early autumn.
Marine Life off the Taormina Coast: What You’ll See
The marine life off the Taormina coast, from the rocky shallows to the open blue: what you can see while snorkelling, the seagrass meadows, and dolphins.