Camping Mokambo

Accessed via a hair-raising zig-zagging road, Taormina sits atop a rocky promontory with far-reaching views of the coast and Etna. Stroll the pretty streets, stopping for a granita and for a selfie against the backdrop of Isola Bella below, then head to the Teatro Antico di Taormina, a partially ruined Greco-Roman amphitheatre that is still being used for live music and drama performances. Start your exploration of Catania (50 minutes) from Piazza del Duomo, an elegant square with a Baroque basilica and the Fountain of the Elephant. Head to the Parco Maestranze for a little respite in the shade, then see if you can catch a concert or an opera at the Teatro Massimo Bellini. Excursions to Mount Etna (one hour) depart directly from the site, or you can take advantage of a transfer service to the Circumetnea station, from where a train takes you on a sightseeing tour of the volcano. There are also hiking trails on the slopes of the mountain, not to mention several wineries worth a look…