The cast of White Lotus may have never left their hotel, but there's plenty to see - and eat - in the charming town of Taormina.
Perched on cliffs above the glistening Ionian sea is the town of Taormina, one of Sicily's most popular destinations. It also happens to be the setting for season two of HBO's The White Lotus, which turned the beautiful Sicilian city into a viral sensation. Supposedly, the producers of The White Lotus visited 70 hotels before they set their hearts on the stunning Four Seasons in Taormina - and, apparently, it was love at first sight.
The cast of The White Lotus may have never left the hotel, but there's plenty to see - and eat - in the charming town of Taormina. We turned to an expert for all the best local recommendations: our friend Stefania Spampinato, Sicilian actor and director. So, when you plan your next vacation in the southern half of Italy, tack a White Lotus-inspired Taormina day onto your itinerary!
Trattoria Da Nino
"Great seafood restaurant!"
Tischi Toschi
"Classic restaurant with really great pasta."
Bam Bar
"For granita! And they actually shot a scene from White Lotus here..."
Villa Sant'Andrew Hotel
"Great for an aperitivo. A really amazing view!"
Morgana Lounge And Bar
"A very cool space that overlooks all of Taormina."
Hungry for more Sicily? Check out our full guides to Taormina and Palermo and shop the delicious products that hail from the island!
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