A Foodie's Day in Taormina

  1. 9:00AM: Breakfast at Bam Bar
    2 minutes (0.1 miles) from Piazza IX Aprile

    Bam Bar is a small café in the heart of Taormina. Known for its fresh fruit juices served in little jars, Bam Bar is the perfect breakfast spot to try the famous Sicilian brioche and to enjoy a cappuccino like Italians do.

  2. 10:30AM: Visit the Taormina Market
    14 minutes (0.7 miles) from Bam Bar

    The Taormina Market is the place to explore local food products, spices, and fresh seafood. Stroll through the market and try some of the unique delicacies of the region while listening to the vendor's lively banter.

  3. 12:00PM: Lunch at Trattoria Da Nino
    10 minutes (0.5 miles) from Taormina Market

    Trattoria Da Nino offers traditional Sicilian food made with local ingredients. Try their signature dish, pasta alla Norma, made with eggplant, tomatoes, and salty ricotta cheese. Also, don't forget to sample the local wine, Etna Rosso.

  4. 2:00PM: Visit the Greek Theatre of Taormina
    13 minutes (0.6 miles) from Trattoria Da Nino

    The Greek Theatre of Taormina is a historical monument that offers a fantastic view of the sea and the Mt. Etna. Visitors may take a tour around the theatre and learn more about the Greek history of the area.

  5. 4:00PM: Gelato at Bam Bar
    9 minutes (0.4 miles) from The Greek Theatre of Taormina

    End your day in Taormina, and return to Bam Bar to sample their delicious gelato. The place offers unique flavors like pistachio, jasmine or lemon with a refreshing taste that will make you feel like you're in heaven.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Bam Bar (Breakfast and Coffee) - 45 minutes, €5
  • Taormina Market (Explore and Sample) - 1 hour, Free
  • Trattoria Da Nino (Lunch) - 1.5 hours, €25
  • Greek Theater of Taormina (Visit) - 2 hours, €8
  • Bam Bar (Gelato) - 30 minutes, €3
  • Total Estimated Costs - €41

Useful Tips

For travelers with more time, it may be worth visiting Castle of Taormina, a panoramic fortification with a great history or Mount Etna, the famous volcano that can be visited with tours. For travelers on a budget, Taormina has plenty of cheap eats from street vendors selling Arancine or Pane ca meusa, to markets selling fresh fruits and seafood.

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