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A Family Day in Taormina

A family-friendly Taormina day: the Mazzarò cable car, a calm pebble beach, granita, shaded gardens and a relaxed trattoria dinner — with walking times.

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  1. morning

    1. Funivia Taormina–Mazzarò "Cable car"

    The cable car down to the sea is the ride of the trip.

    Cable car that drops from Taormina to the beaches, with a panoramic view.

    Via Luigi Pirandello, 28

  2. ≈ 9 min walk (670 m)

    midday

    2. Mazzarò Beach

    Pebble beach with calm water — rent two loungers.

    Pebble cove of clear turquoise water right below town, ringed with lidos.

    Via Nazionale, Mazzarò

  3. ≈ 14 min walk (1.1 km)

    afternoon

    3. Bam Bar

    Granita break — lemon for the grown-ups, strawberry for the kids.

    The granita institution almond, pistachio or coffee, with a warm brioche.

    Via di Giovanni, 45, 98039 Taormina ME

  4. ≈ 3 min walk (250 m)

    afternoon

    4. Villa Comunale Gardens

    Shaded gardens with follies to explore and space to run.

    Lush clifftop public gardens with whimsical brick follies and sea views.

    Via Bagnoli Croci, 98039 Taormina ME

  5. ≈ 4 min walk (280 m)

    evening

    5. Trattoria Da Nino

    Relaxed trattoria that's genuinely happy to see children.

    Old-school trattoria near Porta Messina for pasta alla Norma and grilled fish.

    Via Luigi Pirandello, 37

Follow this plan with walking directions