Identifying the best beach in Taormina shouldn’t be difficult; its stunning beaches and crystal-clear waters attract visitors worldwide. The beaches in this charming Sicilian town offer a mix of natural beauty.
Isola Bella Beach: The Jewel of Taormina
Depending on the tide, Isola Bella, an island or peninsula, connects to Taormina through a sand strip and forms part of a Nature Reserve. You can sunbathe on the small beach, bathe in crystal water, or visit the evocative island covered in Mediterranean shrubs, concealing an ancient fortress.
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Mazzarò Beach
The small beach of Mazzarò is to the north of Isola Bella and is one of the best-loved beaches in this area. It is pebbly and has both beach resorts and free areas. Visitors can reach Mazzarò Beach by the spectacular cableway that starts in Taormina.
Giardini Naxos Beach
Giardini Naxos is a stretch of coast south of Taormina, including several beaches. It is the longest stretch of beach in the area, alternating between sand and pebbles. Lush Mediterranean scrub surrounds the golden beach, boasting beach resorts and free places. With its many clubs and restaurants, Giardini Naxos is known for its vibrant nightlife.
San Marco Beach
San Marco Beach in Calatabiano lies between the mouth of the river Alcantara and that of the river Fiumefreddo. It is a pebbly beach, one of the most beautiful in eastern Sicily, just a step away from Mount Etna. Several kilometers long, it is lined by acacias and eucalypts, with citrus fruit plantations stretching down to the beach. The sea is blue and clean, and the only settlement is the small tourist village of San Marco. Part of the beach is equipped with sunbeds and umbrellas.
Villagonia Beach
Villagonia Beach is a rocky and gravelly bay right next to Giardini Naxos, at the feet of Taormina, very close to the train station Taormina-Giardini.
Spisone Beach
Spisone Beach is on Taormina Bay, with paid establishments and several free areas. It is evocative because of the stone islets poking up from the water. The sand comprises minuscule stones, and the sea is turquoise.
Mazzeo Beach
Mazzeo Beach lies between Mazzarò and Letojanni. It is wider and has finer sand than the other beaches in the area.
Letojanni Beach
One of the best-known beaches on Sicily’s eastern coast is certainly Letojanni, a vast expanse of sand with Taormina’s promontory in the background and a crystal-clear sea before it. Para-glider aficionados love the wind that caresses this magnificent beach. Here, you will find private establishments and stretches of free beach.
Sant’Alessio Beach
The Castle of Sant’Alessio Siculo rises a few kilometers away from the homonymous beach on a promontory overlooking the sea. The beach has soft sand, and you may bathe right under the castle in the small bay or go a little way out to sea with a dinghy or a paddleboat to discover magnificent landscapes.
Taormina Beach Activities
Visitors can indulge in various activities, including snorkeling, swimming, and sunbathing. Numerous restaurants and bars are nearby, where they can enjoy local cuisine.
Taormina – Italy’s Most Refined Seaside Destination
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Want to explore more of the area? From the ancient Greek theatre to panoramic coastal trails, there’s so much to see beyond the beaches.