Lisa in Ottawa
500+ Posts
I've been immersed in planning a trip for this spring. This will be our first time in Sicily. We will have close to 3 weeks. I think we will arrive in Catatania and then either using public transport or a private driver go to Taormina for several days. I am a little nervous about staying in Taormina as I understand it gets very crowded with crusise ships, coach tours, etc. But I've also heard it is extremely beautiful and not to be missed. I'd originally thought of Cefalu but it has same issues and is smaller. Sooo my thought is to stay at Residence Schuler(hopefully there will be availability).
As we will need a car I thought we would return to Catania and rent one before proceeding. My concern is parking in these towns at this time of year. Thoughts? experiences?
For the next step, I was thinking of renting an apartment in Scicili. I have bookmarked one but would be interested in knowing about apartments others have rented. Using this as our base, we could explore the baroque towns and environs.
I'd like to be in the countryside part of the time and staying at an agriturismo outside Acreiale appeals. There seem to be many but Fattoria Mose appeals. It seems authentic with large grounds to explore. Many of the others appear more like resorts.
I've also thought about several days n Salina part of the Aeolian islands.
I'd love to hear opinions, experiences etc. I'm especially interested in what people who have been there think of Taormina. How long to stay? Parking in the towns. Agriturismo experiences. And if anyone has been to Salina.
Thanks.
As we will need a car I thought we would return to Catania and rent one before proceeding. My concern is parking in these towns at this time of year. Thoughts? experiences?
For the next step, I was thinking of renting an apartment in Scicili. I have bookmarked one but would be interested in knowing about apartments others have rented. Using this as our base, we could explore the baroque towns and environs.
I'd like to be in the countryside part of the time and staying at an agriturismo outside Acreiale appeals. There seem to be many but Fattoria Mose appeals. It seems authentic with large grounds to explore. Many of the others appear more like resorts.
I've also thought about several days n Salina part of the Aeolian islands.
I'd love to hear opinions, experiences etc. I'm especially interested in what people who have been there think of Taormina. How long to stay? Parking in the towns. Agriturismo experiences. And if anyone has been to Salina.
Thanks.