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Where to park
Where to leave the car
Public lot at Mazzarò or take the cable car from Taormina.
Beach · Taormina · Italy
Isola Bella, 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.
- Type
- Rocky cove
- Length
- 150 m
- Sand
- White pebble
- Water
- Ionian · 21–26 °C · gin-clear, marine reserve
GPS · 37.8515° N, 15.2957° E
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When to arrive
Best time to visit
Morning for snorkelling; late afternoon for photography.
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How you get there
Getting there
Cable car from Taormina + 5 min walk down.
What you'll find
Services
- Sunbed rentals
- Snorkel gear hire
- Bar-kiosks
- Guided island tours (WWF)
Local tips
What we wish we'd been told
- 01Book the WWF nature visit to walk the island interior
- 02Sun sets behind Taormina — face north-east for photos
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