Getting married is not just an “activity”.
Happily ever after begins here.
In our menu bar “services“, in the drop down menu you will find detailed proposals on how to organize your Small Intimate Wedding in Taormina.
Tennis Club Taormina
Taormina Tennis Club at just 150 meters from our Hotel Villa Schuler, beautifully situated inside the famous Botanical Gardens “Parco Duca di Cesarò” and managed by the “Taormina Sporting Club” (founded in 1925).
Three clay courts.
Opening hours:
May to September: from 8.00 am to 12.00 am & from 4.00 pm to 11.00 pm
October to April: from 8.00 am to 11-30 am & from 3.00 pm to 7.00 pm
Facilities:
Bar, dressing-room and showers.
Racket rentals
Trainers
Lighted courts in the summer months
English spoken
Our hotel guests get a 10% discount when reserving through us as club member. Reservations and discounted tickets available at the hotel reception.
Scuba diving in Taormina Sicily
Sicily attracts divers from all over the world because of its warm, crystal-clear waters and it is particularly the area around Taormina that offers the most incredible variety of dive sites along small bays and cliffs as well as in our marine protected reserves.
Come and dive in our unique mediterranean underwater flora and fauna, the fascinating caves and interesting wrecks dating back till the greek and roman period!
Taormina and our neighbouring town of Giardini-Naxos have a multitude of renowned, professional Diving Centers, most of them obviously PADI certified.
So Go Dive in Taormina! Choose from a wide range of PADI scuba diving centers in Taormina offering certification courses with flexible study options.
If you are already a PADI certified diver, this is the place in Sicily to really enjoy well organised, relaxing scuba diving in attractive surroundings combined with a quality holiday in the most popular tourist resort in Sicily.
Some of the most popular diving sites of Taormina are:
– The Isola Bella natural reserve (4 to 18 meters)
– Neptune Point (14 meters)
– The Grotta Azzurra Blue Cave (18 meters)
– The Roman Colums of Cape Capotaormina (23 meters)
– The Greek Colums of Villagonia (25 meters)
– The Canyon (29 meters)
– The Syphon (31 meters)
– The Mazzaò-Spisone outher Mermaid Bay cliff (35 meters)
– Uncle “Gennaro’s” Rock (20 to 50 meters steep cliff)
– The Gorgonia Fields (30 to 40 meters)
We at the Villa Schuler will put you in touch with reliable, professional PADI centers in order to experience the best Sicilian scuba diving experience.
Sailing boat trips & yacht cruises
We at the Villa Schuler have reliable local partners for boat trips and sailing cruises:
one for classic boat trips along our beautiful 5 mile coast, another for Luxury Sailing Tours along the coast as well as for medium-range Luxury Sailing Cruises.
Boat Tours and Trips
– Taormina Bays two hours by motor boat
– Taormina Bays Half Day or Full Day saling boat cruise
– Ciclope Islands Tour
– Night Tours
– Several-day trips
A unique and unorgettable way to admire Taormina and its surroundings, enjoying it from those bays that made it famous all over the world. Let professional staff pamper you and spend a day on a boat in complete relaxation, swimming in a crystalline sea and discovering bays like Naxos, Mazzarò Bay, the natural reserve of the Isola Bella Bay, the Bay of the Sirens, the secluded rocky bays below the ancient Castle of Sant’Alessio and the natural reserve of the Ciclops Riviera.
An oasis of peace just for you, far from the crowd, enjoying the hidden beauties of Taormina and its surroundings.
Other exclusive excursions:
Ciclops Legend Tour
Land & Sea Treasures Tour
The Baroque Experience Tour
Aeolian Sailing Tour
Aeolian Yacht Cruise
Stromboli by night
Etna & Sea
Happy Hour
Dinner on board
Sunset & Dinner
Fishing game
Motor Boats Rental
Sailing Boat Rental
Flotilla:
Powerboats, Day Cruisers, Fishing boats, Maxy Yachts, Motoryachts, Open Boats, R.I.B.s, Sport Yachts, Motorsails, Sailboats and Jet Skies.
Services included:
skipper plus hostess, insurance, open bar (soft drinks)
Extras on request:
Transfer from/to our Hotel Villa Schuler, light lunch on board based on Sicilian food (D.O.P.), B&B (Boat & Breakfast).
Rates to be requested at the reception
Sicilian cooking classes in Taormina
SICILY and TAORMINA: come for the culture, stay for the food.
The Mediterranean diet was declared by UNESCO “Intangible Cultural Heritage” in 2010.
Sicilian food follows the Mediterranean diet, which is characterized by olive oil as the dominant fat source and a high to moderate consumption of fruit and vegetables, grains, legumes and fish in combination with small amounts of meat and, of course, wine with meals. Studies confirm the positive health effects of the Mediterranean diet and let’s not forget that the Mediterranean way of eating is tasty, flavourful and enjoyable!
The best way to get to know a culture is through sampling its food, but even better is learning how to cook it!
Join a delightful cooking class in the center of Taormina, which you can book through our reception at Hotel Villa Schuler.
Italian language courses by Babilonia
BABILONIA
Italian language courses & study abroad programs in Sicily
If you are searching among Italian courses in Italy and you are looking for study abroad programs and Italian courses in Sicily, then we have it! The Centre for Italian Studies BABILONIA was founded in 1992 with the intention of offering the possibility to learn Italian in Italy in another part other than the traditional destinations for learning Italian in Italy to lovers of the Italian language and culture and to offer the opportunity to study Italian in Sicily.
The Centre for Italian Studies Babilonia is the oldest Italian language school in Sicily and one of the oldest and most accredited Italian language schools in Italy.
Their Italian courses can be language courses in a group or private lessons. The Italian language school in Taormina, Sicily, offers study stays from one week up to one year! With their Italian language courses they offer also a program of social and cultural activities.
If, beyond a full immersion study abroad stay, you also want a full cultural experience, they offer a wider choice of Italian Plus Courses to choose from:
– arts & crafts: ceramics, painting
– eco-tours
– Italian literature courses
– Italian history courses
– art history courses
On the other hand, if you need courses for specific purposes, they can offer:
– business & executive courses
– commercial correspondence
BABILONIA is not just a language school but a truly Cultural Center open to both our International Students and the local community (Taormina residents and Italian visitors)!
The Cultural Events that take place at BABILONIA represent an unique opportunity for International students to really feel part of the Italian community, to experience cultural exchanges with different italian cultural realities, to meet writers during book presentations, to enjoy art exhibitions during painting and photographs openings, to take part in a cooking class on Sicilian cuisine, to feel good during concerts in their school garden (The Gardens of Babylon). Obviously, all these events have been added to their regular weekly Social and Cultural Activity Program for their students only.
The Babilonia Language School is housed in a Villa (Casa Silva) in the heart of Taormina: 200 meters away from the Greek Theatre along the beautiful steps of Via Timoleone. In the Villa the students enjoy 600 square meters of a botanical garden. There is a nice Bistrò which offers drinks and mediterranean snacks also to external visitors. Both the Villa and the garden are protected by the Sovrintendenza alle Belle Arti (the national Agency for the preservation of Art and Monuments). The school offers free WI-FI connection and some PCs available to all their students.
Babilonia’s Italian language programs are officially recognized by:
– THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
– A.S.I.L.S. – Associazione delle Scuole di Italiano come Lingua Seconda (the only one south of Naples)
They have signed agreements also with:
– THE UNIVERSITY OF PERUGIA FOR FOREIGNERS as Official Authorised Exam Centre for CELI Exams (Certificato di Lingua Italiana). The CELI exam conforms to the ALTE ( Association of Language Testers in Europe) directives on European standards fixed by the European Council. The exam sessions are in June and November
– THE UNIVERSITY “Ca’Foscari” OF VENEZIA as authorized language centre for apprenticeship of ITALS Master for teachers of Italian as a foreign/second language.
We would love to welcome you to the Hotel Villa Schuler and to our partner Italian language school in Taormina, Sicily, for an unforgettable cultural learning experience.
The Babilonia Language School is at a convenient 4 minute walking distance from the Hotel Villa Schuler.
HOTEL VILLA SCHULER RECOMMENDS BABILONIA
Fiat 500 Vintage Sicily Tours
If you have ever dreamed to drive a classic FIAT 500 during your holiday in Italy you can do so here in Taormina when staying at the Villa Schuler.
Our partner company offers self drive classic FIAT 500 vintage car tours for independent travellers or themed customized itineraries for escorted small groups around Taormina with pick-up and drop-off direcly at our hotel.
The self drive day excursions we suggest are to visit our amazing neighbouring villages of Savoca, Forza D’Agrò and Castelmola as well as the not so distant Sicilian natural wonders of the Alcantara Gorges and the Mount Etna volcano and its famous vineyards.
Book your FIAT 500 vintage tour through us and enjoy a genuine and unforgettable experience discovering Taormina’s surroundings by driving one of the most famous Italian classic cars!
Our 3 escorted tour suggestions:
“ON THE STEPS OF THE GODFATHER”
On this escorted FIAT 500 self drive tour fro small groups you’ll visit two beautiful old little towns close to Taormina: Savoca and Forza d’Agrò, both chosen by Francis Ford Coppola to shoot local scenes from his famous movies.
Start: from Taormina Bus Terminal
When: every day (subject to availibility)
Duration: about 4 hours
Lunch: not included
Guide: English speaking guide included
“ETNA WINE ROADS”
On this escorted FIAT 500 self drive tour you will visit the Alcantara River, the lovely small town of Castiglione di Sicilia and then Linguaglossa and its famous wine routes through the local vineyards. You will visit a wine cellar and enjoy a wine tasting.
Start: from Taormina Bus Terminal
When: every day (subject to availibility)
Duration: about 4 and half hours
Wine Tasting: for additionally 30 Euros per person: with 3 wines and a selection of Sicilian starters
Guide: English guide included
“ROMANTIC TOUR”
An Italian style romantic tour from Taormina. You will drive a Fiat 500 following the tour leader FIAT 500 and reach the town of Savoca. A little tour of the village in a very picturesque 3 wheel “Ape Calessino” will be the perfect prelude for a candlelight dinner with typical Sicilian dishes.
Start: directly from our Hotel Villa Schuler;
When: every day (subject to availibility)
Duration: about 4 hours
Guide: not included
Assistance: our staff assistance included
Ape Calessino tour: included
Dinner for 2 person: not included, menu à la carte
On all escorted tours you will drive one of our FIAT 500 following the FIAT 500 driven by our tour leader.
Prices for all 3 tours: on request
Maximum 2 people in each car! Or 2 adults and 2 children
All 3 tours start at 9:30 am (or 3:30 pm in the hotter summer months)
Romantic Tour starts at 6:30 pm
Taormina Bays Boat Tours
The relaxing motor boat tour we recommend is the one starting from the charming bay of Mazzarò.
Discover our beautiful ionian coast, its cliffs and its bays as the famous, beautiful nature reserve of Isolabella, the Bay of Naxos, the Capo Taormina cape and visit also amazing caves as the deep blue Grotta Azzurra.
This fascinating tour by our partner Carmelo on his comfortable, safe and traditional sicilian motor boat will surely be one of the highlights of your visit.
Rates to be requested at the reception