Badia Vecchia played an important defensive role over the years. Now a historic attraction, you can just imagine some of the spectacles its fortified walls have witnessed.

This history-filled fortress is often on the itineraries of visitors to Taormina. But Badia Vecchia isn't the only drawcard in the area. Greek Theatre, Lido Mazzaro, and Taormina Cable Car are some other interesting sights nearby.

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NH Collection Taormina

Taormina City Centre

$1,511

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Nov 9 - Nov 15

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Boston (BOS) to Catania (CTA)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (554 reviews)

Great location, very clean!

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Mazzarò Sea Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World

Mazzaro

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$2,520

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Oct 27 - Oct 31

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Boston (BOS) to Catania (CTA)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (273 reviews)

Our Delta flight was canceled and we lost first night hotel fee & prepaid tour. But remainder of our hotel stay was fantastic! Mazzaro Sea Palace is the best! Beach, pool, restaurant & the best seaside piano lounge.

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Hotel Metropole Taormina

Taormina City Centre

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$2,088

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Nov 9 - Nov 15

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Boston (BOS) to Catania (CTA)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (237 reviews)

Beautiful hotel and great location! Only thing I would say is to make sure the air conditioning is functioning properly in the room, besides that we enjoyed every minute!

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

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Taormina Boat Tour with Aperitif on Isola Bella

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Tour of Etna on foot, food and wine tasting in the Etna winery

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Mount Etna: Winery Tour and Tasting

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Motta Camastra: Quad Bike Tour to the Alcantara Gorges

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Tour to Baia di Taormina, Isola Bella and Naxos

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