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Public Transport
The guide was updated:The best way to get around in Taormina is by feet: the city, in fact, it´s quite small and can be easily walked.
If you fancy a trip a bit further on, Interbus has services to go to other Sicilian cities and to particular landmarks outside the town. The bus terminal is located in Luigi Pirandello Road.
The cableway is another option, connecting Taormina city centre with Mazzarò and the beaches.
Useful Information
- Website: www.interbus.it
- Phone: +39 913 457 91
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Our travel guides are free to read and explore online. If you want to get your own copy, the full travel guide for this destination is available to you offline* to bring along anywhere or print for your trip.
*this will be downloaded as a PDF.Price
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The closest airport to Taormina´s city center is Fontanarossa Airport in Catania, which is located 64km from the city. The cheapest way to get to Taormina is by bus, taking S.A.I.S. service or Etna Trasporti to Taormina.
Alternatively, there are numerous options to rent a car:
Aptransfers Srl +39 095 5874852
Forzese +39 95 349294
You can also book a taxi:
Social Taxi Catania +39 095 330966 www.radiotaxicatania.org
Taxi Sat Service +39 095 6188 www.6188.it
May you require any further information, an information desk is located at the Arrival area (next to Lost & Found).
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Public Transport
The best way to get around in Taormina is by feet: the city, in fact, it´s quite small and can be easily walked.
If you fancy a trip a bit further on, Interbus has services to go to other Sicilian cities and to particular landmarks outside the town. The bus terminal is located in Luigi Pirandello Road.
The cableway is another option, connecting Taormina city centre with Mazzarò and the beaches.
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Taxi
Italian´s taxis are white with a red TAXI sign on top: it shouldn´t be a problem to hail one.
If you wish to book a taxi, here´s some company that run from Taormina to Catania and other Sicilian cities.
www.taxirobertomirabile.com +39 346 581 0872
sicilytaxiservice.com +39 320 75 33 070
www.taxitaormina.net +39 333 12 75 225
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Post
There are numerous post offices where to get stamps from and where to post letters. Here´s the main ones:
Poste Italiane: Funivia Mazzarò Square +39 942 626193
Ufficio Postale Taormina : Sant'Antonio Square +39 942 213011
Mailboxes are red and they have "POSTE" written on.
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Pharmacy
The Italian Pharmacy system is designed to ensure an open pharmacy at night or holidays within each area. You will find a sign on the door that will direct you to the one on duty, along with emergency numbers and opening hours.
Giarrizzo Pharmacy
420 Corso Umberto I +39 094 251 267
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Telephone
Country code: +39
Area code 0942
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Electricity
In Italy the standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. The power plugs and sockets are of type F (two pins, compatible also with types C and E) and L (three pins, compatible also with type C).
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Passport / Visa
Italy can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.
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Best Time to Visit
Although events like the Film Festival and the exhibitions in the Greek Theatre all take place during the summer, this season is definitely when Taormina is the most crowded while also being characterised by a hot climate.
The mildest seasons both in terms of tourists and temperature are spring and fall, when the sea is still warm and baths can be taken. There are also a couple of events that may be of interest, such as the religious procession "Madonna della Rocca".
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