Isola Bella — Attraction in Taormina

Isola Bella is a nature reserve on the little island in the Taormina bay,€4 entrance fee,open all year,with a opening time of 9am and various closing times through the year.Didn’t go in so can’t review that bit.Entrance(This is the only one) to the Isola Bella is just off the Via Nazionale(SS 115) 200 metres from the hop on/off bus stop and the cable car, behind "Ristorante il Gabbiano"and down some stairs which leads to the stone’y(that’s how I describe it) beach, before returning onto a smooth path between beach club and restaurants,when they finish it’s back onto the said beach ?.Even thou it’s not sand you still get plenty of sunbathers which you’ll have to negotiate to start the crossing to the Isola Bella.My partner had read a review about wearing something on you’re feet to protect them because of the stones(we purchased some "water shoes ?"(see pic) in Taormina.I wouldn’t bother with anything on your feet because all what happens as you walk across is the stones get into your footwear and get trapped,giving you a free but painful foot scrub.DON’T forget to move your electrical’s out of your pockets,and anything else you don’t want to ruin with seawater as it comes over your knees.For me get to a high vantage point overlooking the bay and you’ll get a wonderful...

The look from the top of the town down Taormina, e.g. from the old theatre, to Isola Bella is amazing. We are more the hiking and nature oriented visitors. However, we were told to not miss out on a visit down there. First, there is a beach. It's heavily crowded and it gets difficult to approach Isola Bella without stepping on someone or someone's towel. Then there's the funny approach. You wade through up to knee deep water. Arrived on the island you again face the crowded beach situation. We went up to the museum. Unfortunately, apparently significant parts of it are closed, empty of in the process of being renovated. You'll learn of the history of the island - spoiler: it has been handed over several times between private owners, who artificially built the nature part, plants and rocks, on top of it. The views from the island (towards the sea) are nice - however, we personally liked it better from up in Taormina. We maybe felt a bid mislead by "nature riserva" just to find a heavily crowded tourist spot which didn't show any measures of "protection for nature".

After all it's a matter of taste. If you like beaches and snorkeling it might exactly be what you've been searching for. It's not for hikers and those into diverse and untouched or at least...

Isola Bella, located in Taormina, Sicily, is a must-visit spot that truly lives up to its reputation as one of Taormina’s top attractions. Visiting in November was ideal, as the area was less crowded, allowing us to take in the beauty of the island with ease. There is both free and paid parking nearby, which makes access convenient.

Swimming here is a blast, but be sure to wear sea shoes—the rocky sea bottom can be a bit tough on bare feet. Exploring the gardens on the island adds to the experience with beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere. There are also boat tours available around the island, providing a unique perspective of the landscape from the water.

With limited beach space, arriving early is a good idea, especially in the busier summer months. Overall, Isola Bella is a beautiful, unforgettable destination and a must-visit for anyone traveling...