A British holidaymaker has shared a look at the ‘most beautiful’ Italian town of Taormina in Sicily, which is where the second season of The White Lotus was filmed
Brits love Italy. In 2024, Finder.com reckoned that roughly 4.8 million Brits jetted off to the Mediterranean nation that year, positioning it as the third most sought-after holiday spot, only beaten by Spain and France.
But what’s there not to adore about it? It boasts sunny, warm weather, stunning coastlines, mouth-watering cuisine, and a captivating past, making it an ideal getaway for countless travellers. However, if you’ve already explored the more well-known tourist hotspots and fancy discovering somewhere fresh, one traveller is encouraging people to check out the town Taormina in Sicily, which you may recognise from the popular HBO series, The White Lotus.
“Spend the day at the beautiful Taormina with me,” Brit Isla said in her TikTok video as she shared clips of her day out in the Sicilian town.
Having been staying in a different part of the island, the video started with Isla and her partner driving an hour to get there, listening to The White Lotus soundtrack on their drive to get into the mood.
“I was so hungry by the time we arrived, so we stopped off for breakfast,” she said in the next clip as she showed off their breakfast assortment. “U had a cannoli and pistachio granito which is a traditional Sicilian breakfast.”
She went on to share their browse around the streets of Taormina and the several ceramics stores where you can by traditional Sicilian pottery.
They then continued to walk out to the town square, where they found a duo singing and playing the accordion. “I felt like I was living my Italian dream,” Isla said.
The pair then hopped on the cable car down to the stunning beach, Isola Bella, where they took a refreshing plunge in the Mediterranean waters before returning to the town for drinks, dinner, and one last cannoli before their journey home.
While Isla didn’t specify which particular spots had featured in White Lotus, the programme’s second series is set in Sicily and was partly shot in Taormina, notably at the San Domenico Palace, A Four Seasons Hotel.
The lavish hotel is a former 14th-century monastery turned luxury accommodation that visitors can book or simply explore. Although the resort depicted in the programme is fictional, the San Domenico Palace is an actual location in Taormina, Sicily, renowned for its heritage and breathtaking views, having welcomed famous guests including Audrey Hepburn and Oscar Wilde.
The series also captured some outdoor footage at Isola Bella nature reserve, which is the coastal spot that Isla featured in her clip. The town’s Ancient Greek Theatre also appeared in several episodes of the programme.
Viewers flocked to the comments section beneath Isla’s video, bombarding her with enquiries about her trip, including the weather conditions.
“Super warm in October! Needed a light jacket in the evening,” she replied in a comment.