Early Planning here. We're planning a trip to Sicily from Dec 25-Jan 1. I would like to have a "home base" for the first few days in either Siracusa, Taormina or Catania. Any recommendations? Concerned that a lot of things (restaurants, shops, hotels, etc.) would be closed in Taormina during that time. Thanks
Posted by
seattle
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FYI, Palermo has the warmest weather in Sicily. It is also a very vibrant city. Many streets are decorated with lights at Christmas time.
Posted by
San Francisco Bay Area (USA)
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Just between Taormina and Giardini Naxos, at the bottom of the hill, they have over 20,000 permanent residents. Why would they close the restaurants? Besides it's a popular tourist destination even in winter. Siracusa is nice too. I am not super fond of Catania, which is a larger city, but anyplace will work.