A few days in Taormina calls for a road trip to explore the surrounding areas. While there is plenty to do in the heart of the city both during the day and at night, there are some pretty amazing destinations just a few hours outside Taormina. From Agrigento to the Aeolian Islands, here are the five best day trips from Taormina.

Mount Etna: The Complete Guide for Visitors from Taormina Mount Etna is Europe's highest active volcano (3,357 metres above sea level) and one of the most spectacular on the planet. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013, Etna rises just 45 km from Taormina and can be visited in a single day — making it the most popular excursion for visitors staying on the Ionian coast of Sicily. In this complete guide you will find everything you need to know: the h…

Taormina is a place full of magic and charm that attracts every year a large number of visitors and tourists. There are many things to see and visit in the Pearl of the Ionian Sea. Monuments, churches, beaches, alleys and narrow streets make Taormina one of the most popular destinations in the world.

The main attraction in Taormina is the fabulous Greek Theatre, but certanly the top thing to do in this city is hang out at the beach. Taormina itself sits partway up a hill overlooking the water, but it’s well-connected to spectacular (and popular) beaches below.