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Where to park
Where to leave the car
Public lot at Mazzarò or take the cable car from Taormina.
The tiny islet reached by a sandbar at the foot of Taormina
A UNESCO-worthy pearl below Taormina — Isola Bella is a 1-hectare private-turned-public islet you reach on foot when the tide is out. Protected marine reserve, snorkelling and the setting of Antonioni's L'Avventura.
Where to park
Public lot at Mazzarò or take the cable car from Taormina.
When to arrive
Morning for snorkelling; late afternoon for photography.
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Cliff-road drive through the three postcard villages of the coast.
Blue Grotto access, Faraglioni and a swim stop at Marina Piccola.
Michelangelo's David plus the Uffizi's Renaissance greatest hits.
Two family wineries and a Tuscan lunch in the vineyards.
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How you get there
Cable car from Taormina + 5 min walk down.
What you'll find
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The tiny islet reached by a sandbar at the foot of Taormina. A UNESCO-worthy pearl below Taormina — Isola Bella is a 1-hectare private-turned-public islet you reach on foot when the tide is out. Protected marine reserve, snorkelling and the setting of Antonioni's L'Avventura.
The tiny islet reached by a sandbar at the foot of Taormina. A UNESCO-worthy pearl below Taormina — Isola Bella is a 1-hectare private-turned-public islet you reach on foot when the tide is out. Protected marine reserve, snorkelling and the setting of Antonioni's L'Avventura. It's a rocky cove in Taormina, Italy: 150 m long, white pebble, with water described as ionian · 21–26 °c · gin-clear, marine reserve.
Public lot at Mazzarò or take the cable car from Taormina.
Morning for snorkelling; late afternoon for photography.
Cable car from Taormina + 5 min walk down.
On site: Sunbed rentals, Snorkel gear hire, Bar-kiosks and Guided island tours (WWF).
Book the WWF nature visit to walk the island interior Sun sets behind Taormina — face north-east for photos
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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
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Checked · 30 July 2026