Beaches in Taormina

Giardini Naxos Beaches

The coastline of Giardini Naxos and nearby Taormina offers a diverse range of swimming spots, from the expansive sandy shores of the Giardini Naxos bay to the secluded pebble coves of Isola Bella. This area, once the site of the first Greek colony in Sicily, provides a mix of organized beach clubs and free public areas. Notable features include the tidal sandbar at Isola Bella and the dramatic limestone cliffs of Capo Taormina. The northern stretch at Spisone features rocky outcrops, while the bay of Mazzarò provides direct cable car access to Taormina's historic center.

Giardini Naxos Beaches — Map

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Giardini Naxos

Giardini Naxos is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Messina on the island of Sicily in southern Italy.

B

Beach

Pebble beach connected to a small nature reserve by a narrow sandbar that is submerged during high tide. The area is part of a protected marine zone.

C

Spiaggetta delle Sirene

Small sandy cove located near the Mazzarò bay, offering sheltered waters and views of the surrounding rocky coastline.

D

Lido Conchiglie

Sandy beach stretch within the Giardini Naxos bay characterized by shallow waters, suitable for swimming and traditional lido facilities.

E

Nature Reserve

Rocky promontory and nature reserve providing deep waters for swimming and panoramic views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea.

F

Spisone

Coastal stretch north of Mazzarò featuring a combination of wide sandy areas and large limestone rock formations.

G

Mazzaro beach

Pebble beach bay situated at the base of the Taormina cliffs, accessible from the town center via the Funivia cable car.

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