For those who favour Palazzolo, plenty of culinary delights await: for a truly exquisite meal, book a table at Da Andrea , a trattoria which combines old-world Sicilian ingredients with more contemporary modes of preparation and presentation.

I often go to Catania, a vibrant, young city half an hour from Taormina. My destination is always Via Santa Filomena, a pedestrian street of breweries, and restaurants. My go-tos for drinks are Gloriole, Vermut, and Pamochã, which serves an irresistible combo of bread, mortadella, and champagne.