Taormina Trip Overview
Visit the bays of Taormina by boat. Discover the fascinating Grotta Azzurra and rocky coastline of Capo Taormina. Descend the steps to natural reserve of Isola Bella where the boat awaits. Relax, swim, and enjoy a fresh fish based lunch back on land by the waters of the natural reserve of Isola Bella.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Taormina, Italy
Trip Category: Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours >> Day Cruises
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What to Expect When Visiting Taormina, Sicily, Italy
Visit the bays of Taormina by boat. Discover the fascinating Grotta Azzurra and rocky coastline of Capo Taormina. Descend the steps to natural reserve of Isola Bella where the boat awaits. Relax, swim, and enjoy a fresh fish based lunch back on land by the waters of the natural reserve of Isola Bella.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Isola Bella, Taormina, Sicily Italy
The little island of Isola Bella – formerly called Santo Stefano – is connected to the mainland by a short sandy path, submerged or above sea-level depending on the tide. The island is landscaped with a series of small terraces linked by small stairways and pathways.
Lady Florence Trevelyan, bought Isola Bella, built a charming house and established a garden there that became the home of various sea birds. After Florence’s death Isola Bella stayed in private hands until 1990 when it was taken over by the Regional Government of Sicily who designated it a Nature Reserve.The island is surrounded by sea grottos and has a small and rather rocky beach which is a popular destination for sunbathers.
Pass By: Porto di Giardini Naxos, Via Schisò, 98035 Giardini Naxos ME, Italy
During the boat tour you will pass by the village of Giardini Naxos, the first Greek colony in Sicily. From the bay of Giardini Naxos you will enjoy an amazing view of Mt. Etna.
Stop At: Villagonia, Villagonia, Taormina, Province of Messina, Sicily
The Bay of Villagonia has an outstanding view over Mt Etna and little seaside village of Giardini Naxos – first Greek colony in Sicily.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Mazzaro, Mazzaro, Taormina, Province of Messina, Sicily
Bay of Mazzarò, the beach of the locals or ‘Taorminesi’ full of the luxury hotels and fashionable lidos where everyday the slow dolce vita of Sicily is celebrated.
