Taormina villas with private pool

One of the highlights of our portfolio of luxury villas in Sicily is our selection of villas in Taormina, an ideal location if you are interested in exploring the east coast of Sicily, Mount Etna and its surroundings. A classic choice for a sun and sea holiday, Taormina has fabulous sandy beaches and a lively pedestrian-friendly town centre with interesting antique and jewellery shops and boutiques. Perched high above the sea, the heart of the action is the café-fringed Piazza IX April with its fabulous terrace views over the Ionian Sea. 

The top cultural high spot in Taormina is the town’s horseshoe-shaped Greek amphitheatre. A regular host of drama, fashion shows and film festivals, it is also the best place for attention-grabbing views, thanks to its backdrop of blue sea, sky and smouldering Mount Etna.

 Isola Bella’s beaches and the waterfront at Giardini-Naxos offer the promise of lazy days in the sun during your holidays. Alternatively, head out of town to explore Catania and Acireale or indulge in a spot of wine-tasting in and around the picturesque villages that flank Mount Etna’s hillside.  If you are looking for thrills and spills, you can choose from a selection of excursions on the volcano’s slopes or try some exciting water or land-based adventure sports at the Alcantara Gorge. 

The sandy beaches along Sicily’s east coast and the Etna Land theme park all make Taormina particularly appealing for families. Take your pick of accommodation from our collection of family villas in Sicily with pool or consider teaming up with another family to share a large group villa or a cluster of smaller properties with a shared pool and play area. 

Find out more about our luxury holidays in Taormina – and the town’s top tourist attractions – on Wish Sicily.