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What to do

In Taormina visitors not wishing to only sightsee the many tourist attractions and monuments have truly the possibility to enjoy their spare time in different activities . For those fond of sports the sweet climate allows to practice any kind of sport . By every beach even during winter time one can enjoy water sports such as wind-surfing ,sailing , fishing , scuba-diving , canoeing ,snorkeling or … just jogging. In some beautiful nearby hilly villages there are international parafly clubs where one can also take lessons by professional teachers.

Golfers have a great time at the "Picciolo Golf club" , a renowned fantastic 18 holes green fee in the typical village of Castiglione di Sicilia , situated at about half an hour of pleasant drive from Taormina. Playing golf here is certainly an unusual exciting experience: hitting golf balls standing in a large wild forest-like green field on the top of an active but safe volcano , staring a huge , gorgeous , really immense view of the mediterranean blue sea where frequent ships head straight to Africa !! Most hotels offer to book the fees at discounted rates for their guests and all the game equipment such as clubs , balls and even the proper shoes can be rented on the spot , as well as lessons that can be taken by international English speaking tutors. In the magnificent public gardens setting, anyone can play tennis all surrounded by exotic palm trees and colorful flowers and bougainvilleas until 11 p.m. If you are not a sports lover, you can find extremely appealing to shop in town . Along the famous car free main walking street "Corso Umberto", visitors can enjoy the best Italian shopping stores at reasonable prices, certainly better than those in major Italian cities. Moreover the town offers a wide choice of selected unusual charming shops to purchase typical sicilian products such as the renowned hand made ceramics or the elegant antiquities shops ,the delicatessen stores with plenty of local wines and other gourmet items or those selling fine leather , wrought iron and wooden products so known world-wide . For those looking for relaxation , you can find Health & Beauty programs in several hotels and Beauty farms straight in the town center as well as International hair stylist.

If you are a great reader , you can have free access to the public library in Piazza IX Aprile , one of the town 's main piazzas; here you can find free Italian and International newspapers and magazines, important English books about Sicily and Taormina, antique books just only to be admired ! Finally if you really want to feel at ease like a true Sicilian , just buy your favorite paper , sit down at some of the several elegant open air cafès , forget what time it is , order your favorite drink or maybe a cappucino , enjoy the piano playing , breath deeply the sweet atmosphere all around you and just relax … that's probably the best treat of Taormina !!!

Picciolo Golf Club

The volcano Etna is the great attraction of the course, it dominates almost every hole and also allows the fantastic emotion of discovering lava flows all around from time to time.

At a height of 650 mt above the sea, the fresh air which cools in summer the hot sun allows to forget the frenetic rhythm of the town. At approximately 10 Km. there is the Town of Linguaglossa, point of departure of most excursions to Mt. Etna. On the other side, one of most extraordinary monuments of nature: the "Alcantara Gorges", a terrific natural phenomena with caves and falls.

At 25 Km. there's Taormina, shining like precious jewel. Arriving at Catania airport, to reach the "Picciolo" you can have a look over the "Lemon Riviera"

Taormina Tennis Club

Via Bagnoli Croce 0942.23282

Three clay courts, lighted courts pleasantly located inside the Botanical Gardens "Parco Duca di Cesarò" and managed by the "Taormina Sporting Club" (founded 1925).

Open all year for residents and also for tourists.

Opening hours: march to october from 8.30 to 12.00 & from16.00 to 21.00 hrs october to march from 8.30 to 11.30 & from 14.30 to 19.30 hrs
Facilities: Bar, dressing-room and showers.

RATES for 55 minutes:
Single: Lit. 14.000 per person
Double: Lit. 10.000 per person
Court reservation: Lit 2000
Flood-lights: Lit 6.000
1 lesson (45 minutes): Lit. 45.000 (including reservation and court-fee)

Taormina 2010 >> The most complete independent tourist city guide

		What to do In Taormina visitors not wishing to only sightsee the many tourist attractions and monuments have truly the possibility to enjoy their spare time in different activities . For those fond of sports the sweet climate allows to practice any kind of sport . By every beach even during winter time one can enjoy water sports such as wind-surfing ,sailing , fishing , scuba-diving , canoeing ,snorkeling or … just jogging. In some beautiful nearby hilly villages there are international parafly clubs where one can also take lessons by professional teachers. Golfers have a great time at the "Picciolo Golf club" , a renowned fantastic 18 holes green fee in the typical village of Castiglione di Sicilia , situated at about half an hour of pleasant drive from Taormina. Playing golf here is certainly an unusual exciting experience: hitting golf balls standing in a large wild forest-like green field on the top of an active but safe volcano , staring a huge , gorgeous , really immense view of the mediterranean blue sea where frequent ships head straight to Africa !! Most hotels offer to book the fees at discounted rates for their guests and all the game equipment such as clubs , balls and even the proper shoes can be rented on the spot , as well as lessons that can be taken by international English speaking tutors. In the magnificent public gardens setting, anyone can play tennis all surrounded by exotic palm trees and colorful flowers and bougainvilleas until 11 p.m. If you are not a sports lover, you can find extremely appealing to shop in town . Along the famous car free main walking street "Corso Umberto", visitors can enjoy the best Italian shopping stores at reasonable prices, certainly better than those in major Italian cities. Moreover the town offers a wide choice of selected unusual charming shops to purchase typical sicilian products such as the renowned hand made ceramics or the elegant antiquities shops ,the delicatessen stores with plenty of local wines and other gourmet items or those selling fine leather , wrought iron and wooden products so known world-wide . For those looking for relaxation , you can find Health & Beauty programs in several hotels and Beauty farms straight in the town center as well as International hair stylist. If you are a great reader , you can have free access to the public library in Piazza IX Aprile , one of the town 's main piazzas; here you can find free Italian and International newspapers and magazines, important English books about Sicily and Taormina, antique books just only to be admired ! Finally if you really want to feel at ease like a true Sicilian , just buy your favorite paper , sit down at some of the several elegant open air cafès , forget what time it is , order your favorite drink or maybe a cappucino , enjoy the piano playing , breath deeply the sweet atmosphere all around you and just relax … that's probably the best treat of Taormina !!! Picciolo Golf Club The volcano Etna is the great attraction of the course, it dominates almost every hole and also allows the fantastic emotion of discovering lava flows all around from time to time. At a height of 650 mt above the sea, the fresh air which cools in summer the hot sun allows to forget the frenetic rhythm of the town. At approximately 10 Km. there is the Town of Linguaglossa, point of departure of most excursions to Mt. Etna. On the other side, one of most extraordinary monuments of nature: the "Alcantara Gorges", a terrific natural phenomena with caves and falls. At 25 Km. there's Taormina, shining like precious jewel. Arriving at Catania airport, to reach the "Picciolo" you can have a look over the "Lemon Riviera" Taormina Tennis Club Via Bagnoli Croce 0942.23282 Three clay courts, lighted courts pleasantly located inside the Botanical Gardens "Parco Duca di Cesarò" and managed by the "Taormina Sporting Club" (founded 1925). Open all year for residents and also for tourists. Opening hours: march to october from 8.30 to 12.00 & from16.00 to 21.00 hrs october to march from 8.30 to 11.30 & from 14.30 to 19.30 hrs Facilities: Bar, dressing-room and showers. RATES for 55 minutes: Single: Lit. 14.000 per person Double: Lit. 10.000 per person Court reservation: Lit 2000 Flood-lights: Lit 6.000 1 lesson (45 minutes): Lit. 45.000 (including reservation and court-fee)

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