Tag Archives: Taormina

Here’s a final post about the pretty hillside town of Taormina before we head even further up the mountains to Castelmola. By now the sun is blazing and the narrow streets are congested with tour groups and serious shoppers. But there’s still a unique charm to be found in the meandering lanes and hidden corners.Continue reading “Final taste of Taormina”

Continuing on our breakneck, incredibly uninformative tour of Taormina now with yet more pictures of stuff that I have photographed!! (It’s no Lonely Planet blog – let’s be honest!) Aside from the multitude of colourful Maiolica pottery there are plenty of other artistic delights to pore over. From art shops and abstract images to tiny tilesContinue reading “Colourful tourist trail”

Following on with our waltz around Taormina this entry is simply a riot of colour and pattern. Apologies in advance for the length of this particular post! Ceramics and pottery are in abundance across Sicily but seem to be particularly evident around Taormina. Everywhere you turn there are displays of jewel bright plates, bowls, spoon holders andContinue reading “Ceramics a plenty!”