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Taormina

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    • Day 37

      37. Tag Taormina

      May 22, 2023 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 15 °C

      Wir vier steigen ins Womo und fahren Richtung Taormina. Erste Challenge: Parken. Die Parkplätze außerhalb sind alle für WoMos unglaublich teuer. Wir versuchen es an der Talstation der Seilbahn, aber dort dürfen gar keine Womos parken, sodass wir einen Umweg von 30min fahren um schließlich am einzigen WoMo Stellplatz zu landen. Die Zufahrt ist so steil, dass Anna bezweifelt, jemals wieder dort wegzukommen. Der nette Betreiber fährt uns ins Zentrum. Wir essen Pizza und Eis, shoppen ein wenig und genießen die tolle Aussicht.
      Taormina ist mit der touristischste Ort bisher, damit aber auch einer der hübschesten. Auf dem Rückweg kommen wir mit Antonios Hilfe auch sicher wieder nach oben und dann zum Campingplatz zurück.
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    • Day 4

      Charmante Altstadt

      October 18, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C

      Nach der Ätna Tour erkundeten wir noch die Altstadt von Taormina. Die Stadt reicht von der Küste bis hoch zum Berg (wo wir unser Hotel hatten). Als die Griechen sich hier ansiedelten wohnten die Armen unten an der Küste, während die Adligen ihre Häuser in den Bergen bauen liessen.
      Die Altstadt hat das typische südländische Flair und man fühlt sich sofort wohl. An allen Ecken sind Restaurants und wiedermal konnten wir ein leckeres Abendessen, sogar mit kurzer musikalischer Begleitung, essen. Wir genossen die Abendstunden und schlenderten durch die Gassen.
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    • Day 8

      Tag 8 - Bye Cefalù-Hello Taormina 😊

      August 1, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

      Heute sind wir extra bald aufgestanden um den Sonnenaufgang von unserer Dachterrasse zu begutachten. Aber wenn man von einem Platz den Sonnenuntergang beobachten kann,wirds ganz schwer von dem selben Platz den Sonnenaufgang zu sehen. So weit reicht die Logik um kurz vor 6.00 allerdings nicht und so beobachten wir zwar wie es hell wird, aber die Sonne aufgehen sehen wir natürlich nicht direkt 🤣. Gut, bald aufstehen hat ja bekanntlich auch noch andere Vorteile, auch, wenn ich diese persönlich nicht kenne 🤭.

      Um 8.30 wird uns wieder ein leckeres Frühstück kredenzt, anschließend packen wir unsere Koffer und verlassen unsere tolle Unterkunft und Cefalù. Unser letztes Ziel auf Sizilien ist Taormina, das etwa 2,5 Autostunden entfernt liegt.

      Die Fahrt in unserem Guiseppe vergeht eigentlich recht schnell und kurz vor 13.00 werden wir in unserer nächsten Unterkunft, dem Maison Blanche,in Empfang genommen. Gio,unsere Gastgeberin,ist sehr auskunftsfreudig und erklärt uns schon alles, was wir in Taormina sehen sollen,bevor wir das Zimmer bezogen haben.

      Nach einem Welcome-Drink werden wir dann ins Zimmer begleitet und als erstes dürfen wir die riesige Terrasse mit Meerblick bestaunen. Unterkunftsmäßig sind wir bis jetzt noch nicht enttäuscht worden 😊.

      Am Nachmittag erkunden wir Taormina. Wir schlendern die Corso Umberto, von einem Tor zum anderen entlang, essen leckere Connoli und lassen uns vom Flair der Stadt verzaubern. Anschließend statten wir dem Teatro antico und dem Villa Communale, dem botanischen Garten einen Besuch ab.

      Zum Sonnenuntergang fahren wir mit Guiseppe die engen, kurvenreichen Straßen Taorminas hoch zur Madonna della rocca Kirche, von wo man einen traumhaften Blick auf das Meer, Taormina und eigentlich den Ätna hat. Nur leider ist dieser wolkenverhangen. Nichtsdestotrotz genießen wir den Anblick von dort oben sehr!

      Bevor wir Essen gehen, müssen wir Guiseppe wieder zurück zum Hotelparkplatz bringen, denn die Parksituation in Taormina ist katastrophal. Aber nicht nur die, auch die Rückfahrt wird zur Nervenprobe....enge Gassen, Fahrverbotszone, da, wo einen das Navi eigentlich hinlotst - eine Fahrprobe der Extrakasse 😆. Mit einigen Umwegen schaffen wir es dann aber doch, Guiseppe heil zum Hotel zurückzubringen und beschließen,das Auto in Taormina nicht mehr zu bewegen.

      Zu Fuß machen wir uns also gegen 21.00 wieder treppauf (ca.200 Stufen) in die Altstadt auf und gehen noch sehr lecker im Museo della Pasta essen.

      Ein ereignisreicher Tag geht zu Ende und müde fallen wir ins Bett 🤪
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    • Day 77

      La Botte Restaurant, Taormina

      June 9, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

      We woke to another clear morning and after breakfast at the Bam Bar (yes, we returned), we took some more photos, did a bit of shopping and just wandered the streets some more. On our last trip we visited the historical sites so this time it is all about relaxing as our holiday winds up.

      Walking and shopping made us thirsty so we stopped at the vine covered La Botte restaurant for a refreshing drink and a light lunch of caprese salad and prosciutto and melon. So fresh and so delicious- just what we needed. We sat and enjoyed our drinks and food while people watching and just soaking in our last day here. We are both seeing sad to be leaving Taormina and are so happy it didn’t disappoint.
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    • Day 76

      Streets of Taormina, Sicily

      June 8, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C

      Woke up to brilliant blue skies so rushed out to get some photos of the town without all the tourists - yes we are tourists too. We didn’t realise that instead of people the streets would be filled with vans and cars, with the shops all getting their deliveries in.

      We did manage to get some good photos of the pretty laneways, lovely scenery, pretty shop fronts and window displays that we did not get to see in its best light yesterday. This is just a beautiful town with so much to look at. We love it.
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    • Day 75

      Hello Again Taormina, Sicily

      June 7, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C

      After a long drive filled with roadworks and amazing scenery, we finally made it to Taormina, our second last stop before we head home. While it has been a long drive, it was also a surprising one, as we had no idea how green and lush, and picturesque, the countryside of Sicily is. We thought it would be more barren and dry but it is beautiful. If it wasn’t for the fact we had to drive at least 40km over the speed limits, I would have tried to take some photos. It was a very pretty drive.

      Once we worked out how to drop the car off, we found our accommodation, quickly dropped our bags off, and headed out to reacquaint ourselves with this wonderful town. We were here five years ago but due to bad storms were only able to spend one day in Taormina and really didn’t get to see as much as we would have liked. We couldn’t wait to get back here.

      Thankfully Taormina has lived up to my memory of it and it is a beautiful town filled with colour and vibrancy. And it is so clean and graffiti free. Yes, it is a tourist town but it still has a real authentic feel and we love it. We explored the streets we didn’t get to see last time, had a moment or two wandering down memory lane, and fell in love with this place all over again. It is so picturesque with every street and lane a photo opportunity. A photographer’s dream.
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    • Day 32

      Granita siciliana

      February 13 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C

      Granita also granita siciliana is a semi-frozen dessert made from sugar, water and various flavorings. Originally from Sicily, it is available throughout Italy in varying forms.It is related to sorbet and Italian ice; however, throughout Sicily its consistency varies.

      The texture seems to vary from city to city on the island; on the west coast and in Palermo, it is at its chunkiest, and in the east, it is nearly as smooth as sorbet. This is largely the result of different freezing techniques: the smoother types are produced in a gelato machine, while the coarser varieties are frozen with only occasional agitation, then scraped or shaved to produce separated crystals. Although its texture varies from coarse to smooth, it is always different from that of ice cream, which is creamier, and from that of sorbet, which is more compact; this makes granita distinct and unique.

      Common and traditional flavoring ingredients include lemon juice, mandarin oranges, jasmine, coffee, almonds, mint, and when in season wild strawberries and black mulberries. Chocolate granitas have a tradition in the city of Catania but are also available in other parts of Sicily. I like almond the most. Another popular granita flavor is pistachio.

      Granita with coffee is very common in the city of Messina, while granita with almonds is popular in the city of Catania. Granita, in combination with a brioche is a common breakfast in summertime (the Sicilian brioche is generally flatter and wider than the French version).

      I love to sit in a Café, sip a Granita and watch the people passing by.
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    • Day 40

      Pinsa

      February 21 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

      Do you know Pinsa? I didn't know that before.

      The Pinsa goes back to an idea by the Italian entrepreneur Corrado Di Marco, who registered the brand name Pinsa romana in 2001. As early as 1981, Di Marco introduced the sheet dough, which was later called Pinsa, into its product range for the first time. As a marketing strategy, as Di Marco later admitted, the Pinsa's non-existent historical connection to Ancient Rome was circulated in order to better sell the product.

      The name Pinsa is a connection to the Latin pinsere (to crush). In addition, when developing the name, a similarity to the terms pizza and pita was desired. With the success of the product, the invented Roman past of the Pinsa was also taken over and spread unchecked by the media.

      The dough usually consists of different types of flour (wheat, soy and rice), sourdough and yeast as well as salt, if necessary oil and cold water. The dough is rich in voids before baking, making it light and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The sourdough is intended to ensure digestibility and is usually baked without toppings and only then topped. The pinsa is often topped without tomato sauce, just with oil and salt, and sometimes with other ingredients such as tomatoes, salami, cheese or vegetables. The Pinsa dough can be stored longer than pizza dough made from pure wheat flour without becoming sour.

      I definitely had to try this - it tastes delicious!
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    • Day 54

      Panini

      March 6 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C

      The Italian panini culture is a great thing. In many bakeries and allimentari you can choose a panini and have it filled with all sorts of delicacies.

      Obligatory olive oil is dripped onto the bun and salt is sprinkled on it. Then, depending on your choice, prosciutto crudo or cotto, salami or cheese is served on top together with mushrooms, anchovies, fresh or dried tomatoes or olives - everything that is in stock at the counter.

      Sometimes the deliciously filled panini goes into the oven for a moment and then nothing stands in the way of enjoyable consumption.

      Ohn nom nom 😋❤️.
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    • Day 76

      Bam Bar, Taormina

      June 8, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

      We then decided to follow the advice of our host and have breakfast at the Bam Bar, a Taormina institution. With granita and brioche being the traditional Sicilian breakfast we decided to give it a go again. Brad tried granita and a brioche in Ortigia but it was a bit of a fail. One - we weren’t sure what we were doing, and two - Brad probably ordered the wrong granita. I chose to go with coffee and cream and brioche and Brad tried chocolate and cream with his. They were delicious, just not what we would usually have for breakfast. We enjoyed it so much we are planning to return tomorrow to try it again. Which we did!! Who knew ice coffee and cream and a brioche would be my ideal breakfast staple.Read more

    You might also know this place by the following names:

    Taormina, تاورمينا, Таормина, טאורמינה, Տաորմինա, TFC, タオルミーナ, Tauromenium, ടാഓർമിന, Taurmina, Таорміна, 陶尔米纳

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