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Splendid Hotel Taormina

Via Dietro Cappuccini,10
Rated 8.7 in 3282 reviews

Splendid Hotel Taormina is beautifully nestled in the picturesque Sicilian town of Taormina, offering guests a serene escape with stunning views of the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna. Its location serves as an ideal base for exploring the rich cultural and historical attractions of the area, including the ancient Greek Theatre of Taormina and the charming streets filled with shops and eateries.

This hotel is characterized by its blend of traditional Italian style and modern amenities, creating a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for guests. The rooms and suites of Splendid Hotel Taormina are thoughtfully designed to provide a relaxing retreat, with many offering private balconies or terraces to take in the scenic surroundings. In the hotel's communal areas, guests can enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool, surrounded by lush gardens that emphasize a sense of tranquility.

Dining at Splendid Hotel Taormina is an experience in itself, with its on-site restaurant serving a variety of Sicilian and Mediterranean dishes crafted from fresh, local ingredients. The emphasis on authentic flavors provides guests with a true taste of regional cuisine. Additionally, there is a bar where visitors can unwind with a selection of beverages in a relaxed setting.

Whether you are in Taormina for leisure or business, Splendid Hotel Taormina offers attentive service and an array of facilities to enhance your stay, making it a memorable part of your journey through Sicily. Its proximity to local attractions combined with its peaceful ambiance ensures a delightful experience.

 Swimming pool

Climate and Weather

January
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 7°
 15°
 4
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
February
 15°
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 14°
 5
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 19
Rain free days
March
 17°
 9°
 14°
 6
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
April
 19°
 11°
 15°
 7
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
May
 23°
 15°
 18°
 8
Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
June
 27°
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 22°
 10
Sun hours / day
 27
Rain free days
July
 30°
 22°
 25°
 11
Sun hours / day
 30
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August
 30°
 22°
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Sun hours / day
 29
Rain free days
September
 27°
 19°
 25°
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Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
October
 23°
 15°
 22°
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Sun hours / day
 23
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November
 19°
 11°
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 19
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December
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 20
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Michelin Restaurants in Taormina and near Splendid Hotel Taormina

Greek theatre
Greek theatre
Ancient Greek theatre
0.5km / 0.33mi
Corvaja Palace
Corvaja Palace
Building in Taormina, Italy
240m / 260yd
Basilica of St. Nicholas of Bari
Basilica of St. Nicholas of Bari
Church building in Taormina, Italy
0.6km / 0.39mi
Castello di Mola
Castello di Mola
Castle in Castelmola, Italy
0.9km / 0.57mi
Grotta Azzurra
Grotta Azzurra
1.6km / 1mi
Santa Caterina church
Santa Caterina church
Church building in Taormina, Italy
230m / 250yd
Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano
Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano
Building in Taormina, Italy
0.7km / 0.45mi
Sant'Antonio di Padova
Sant'Antonio di Padova
Church building in Taormina, Italy
90m / 100yd
Visitazione
Visitazione
0.5km / 0.31mi
Chiesa di San Pietro
0.9km / 0.54mi
San Giuseppe
San Giuseppe
Church building in Taormina, Italy
460m / 0.29mi
Palazzo Ciampoli
0.6km / 0.35mi
San Nicolò
San Nicolò
Church building in Castelmola, Italy
0.9km / 0.57mi
San Pancrazio
San Pancrazio
Church building in Taormina, Italy
210m / 220yd
Chiesa di Santa Domenica
Chiesa di Santa Domenica
Church in Taormina
360m / 400yd
Naumachie
300m / 330yd
Casteltauro
Casteltauro
Castle in Taormina, Italy
250m / 270yd
Ex chiesa di San Giovanni di Malta
Ex chiesa di San Giovanni di Malta
Former church in Taormina, Italy
0.6km / 0.35mi
Museo Archeologico
0.6km / 0.35mi
Porta Catania
0.7km / 0.44mi
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate
Religious building in Taormina, Italy
0.7km / 0.46mi
Schisò Castle
Schisò Castle
Castle in Giardini Naxos, Italy
3.8km / 2.4mi
Torre Vignazza
Torre Vignazza
4.2km / 2.6mi
Chiesa di Maria Santissima Annunziata
5.8km / 3.6mi
Castle in Forza d'Agrò
Castle in Forza d'Agrò
Castle in Forza d'Agrò, Italy
7.8km / 4.8mi
Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata
Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata
Church building in Forza d'Agrò, Italy
7.7km / 4.8mi
Chiesa di Gesù e Maria
Church building in Calatabiano, Italy
6.4km / 4mi
Castello Arabo Normanno di Calatabiano
6km / 3.8mi
Chiesa dell'Annunziata
6.4km / 4mi
Chiesa della Santissima Trinità
Chiesa della Santissima Trinità
Religious building in Forza d'Agrò, Italy
7.8km / 4.9mi
Chiesa di San Giuseppe
6.5km / 4mi
Chiesa del Santissimo Crocifisso al Castello
6.1km / 3.8mi
Chiesa della Madonna del Carmine al Castello
6.1km / 3.8mi
Chiesa di San Giuseppe
Chiesa di San Giuseppe
7.5km / 4.7mi
Castello di Sant'Alessio Siculo
Castello di Sant'Alessio Siculo
Building in Sant'Alessio Siculo, Italy
8.2km / 5.1mi
Torre Rossa
9.8km / 6.1mi
Chiesa di San Vincenzo Ferreri
Chiesa di San Vincenzo Ferreri
9.3km / 5.8mi
Chiesa di Maria Santissima Immacolata
Chiesa di Maria Santissima Immacolata
Religious building in Fiumefreddo di Sicilia, Italy
10km / 6.2mi
Santi Pietro e Paolo d'Agrò
Santi Pietro e Paolo d'Agrò
Church building in Casalvecchio Siculo, Italy
10.3km / 6.4mi
Castello di Pentefur
Castello di Pentefur
Castle in Savoca, Italy
11.8km / 7.3mi
Santa Maria in Cielo Assunta
Santa Maria in Cielo Assunta
Church in Savoca, Italy
11.6km / 7.2mi
Chiesa di Santa Maria di Portosalvo
Chiesa di Santa Maria di Portosalvo
11.3km / 7mi
Chiesa di Sant'Onofrio
Chiesa di Sant'Onofrio
11.7km / 7.3mi
Chiesa di San Michele
10.9km / 6.8mi
Chiesa di Santa Maria del Rosario
10.9km / 6.8mi

What to do in Taormina and near Splendid Hotel Taormina

Greek theatre
Greek theatre
Ancient Greek theatre
0.5km / 0.33mi
Corvaja Palace
Corvaja Palace
Building in Taormina, Italy
240m / 260yd
Basilica of St. Nicholas of Bari
Basilica of St. Nicholas of Bari
Church building in Taormina, Italy
0.6km / 0.39mi
Castello di Mola
Castello di Mola
Castle in Castelmola, Italy
0.9km / 0.57mi
Grotta Azzurra
Grotta Azzurra
1.6km / 1mi
Santa Caterina church
Santa Caterina church
Church building in Taormina, Italy
230m / 250yd
Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano
Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano
Building in Taormina, Italy
0.7km / 0.45mi
Sant'Antonio di Padova
Sant'Antonio di Padova
Church building in Taormina, Italy
90m / 100yd
Visitazione
Visitazione
0.5km / 0.31mi
Chiesa di San Pietro
0.9km / 0.54mi
San Giuseppe
San Giuseppe
Church building in Taormina, Italy
460m / 0.29mi
Palazzo Ciampoli
0.6km / 0.35mi
San Nicolò
San Nicolò
Church building in Castelmola, Italy
0.9km / 0.57mi
San Pancrazio
San Pancrazio
Church building in Taormina, Italy
210m / 220yd
Chiesa di Santa Domenica
Chiesa di Santa Domenica
Church in Taormina
360m / 400yd
Naumachie
300m / 330yd
Casteltauro
Casteltauro
Castle in Taormina, Italy
250m / 270yd
Ex chiesa di San Giovanni di Malta
Ex chiesa di San Giovanni di Malta
Former church in Taormina, Italy
0.6km / 0.35mi
Museo Archeologico
0.6km / 0.35mi
Porta Catania
0.7km / 0.44mi
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate
Religious building in Taormina, Italy
0.7km / 0.46mi
Schisò Castle
Schisò Castle
Castle in Giardini Naxos, Italy
3.8km / 2.4mi
Torre Vignazza
Torre Vignazza
4.2km / 2.6mi
Chiesa di Maria Santissima Annunziata
5.8km / 3.6mi
Castle in Forza d'Agrò
Castle in Forza d'Agrò
Castle in Forza d'Agrò, Italy
7.8km / 4.8mi
Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata
Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata
Church building in Forza d'Agrò, Italy
7.7km / 4.8mi
Chiesa di Gesù e Maria
Church building in Calatabiano, Italy
6.4km / 4mi
Castello Arabo Normanno di Calatabiano
6km / 3.8mi
Chiesa dell'Annunziata
6.4km / 4mi
Chiesa della Santissima Trinità
Chiesa della Santissima Trinità
Religious building in Forza d'Agrò, Italy
7.8km / 4.9mi

About Taormina

Taormina, a charming town perched on the cliffs of Sicily, offers a variety of experiences that highlight its rich history and stunning landscapes. One of the most significant attractions is the Ancient Theatre of Taormina, an impressive Greek amphitheater that dates back to the 3rd century BC. Visitors can explore its ruins and enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea.

Strolling through the Corso Umberto, the main street of Taormina, allows visitors to immerse themselves in local life. This pedestrian thoroughfare is lined with shops, cafes, and historic buildings, making it a pleasant place to wander and enjoy traditional Sicilian cuisine. A visit to the Piazza IX Aprile is also worthwhile, where you can find the beautiful church of San Giuseppe and panoramic views from its terrace.

For those interested in nature, the Gardens of Villa Comunale offer a serene escape with lush greenery and exotic plants. This park, once owned by a British noblewoman, provides a peaceful setting to relax and take in the scenery.

Exploring the Isola Bella, a small island connected to the mainland by a narrow path at low tide, is another highlight. This nature reserve is ideal for swimming and snorkeling, showcasing the clear waters of the Mediterranean.

Cultural enthusiasts may appreciate the Palazzo Corvaja, a historic building that reflects the town's diverse architectural influences and houses a small museum. Additionally, the Church of San Pancrazio and the Cathedral of Taormina offer insight into the town's religious heritage.

Finally, taking a day trip to Mount Etna is highly recommended. This active volcano provides opportunities for hiking and exploring its unique landscapes, giving visitors a chance to witness the geological wonders of the region.

In summary, Taormina presents a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, making it a rewarding destination for travelers.




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