EASTERN SICILY, NOBLE AND CENTURY-LADEN ROOTS IN FRONT OF A BLUE SEA
Under the majestic silhouette of Mount Etna, a magnificent natural palce definitely worth a visit, stretches the Eastern Sicilian coastline. Here history is everywhere: Greek settlers chose this stretch of land as their new homeland and left wonderful traces of their civilisation. The place is dotted with several beaches with their crystal-clear sea, and small and large towns with their historical heritage.
TAORMINA
Tucked away on the side of a mountain, Taormina is one of the most popular and glamourous tourist destination in Sicily. You gotta love its beautiful cobbled alleys and the breath-taking Greek Theatre.
THINGS TO DO IN TAORMINA
GREEK THEATRE
AN ancient greek jewel
Suspended between the earth and the sky, with Mount Etna in the background, the Greek Theatre was made in the 3rd century BCE and lets you enjoy one of the most beautiful sea view in Sicily. In summer, here you can attend concerts, festivals and shows.
Castelmola
a breath-taking sight
Laid on a peak, Castelmola village is a must-see tourist destination located at a short distance from Taormina. From the ruins of its castle, you can enjoy a sight of the bay as well as of Mount Etna.
Isola Bella
A natural gem
Isola Bella is a wondrous natural reserve wedged in Mazzarò bay. Reachable on foot on a thin sand strip, it was the home of Florence Trevelyan, who made Taormina’s city hall.
LETOJANNI
A former fishing village, Letojanni is located just few kilometres away from Taormina, just in front of the blue waters of the namesake bay. It’s renowned for its well-equipped beaches and its pleasant seafront path.
Things to do in letojanni
Things to do in letojanni
walking in front of the bay
The lovely seafront path along the Bay of Taormina is one of the most sought-after places in the vicinity both for tourists and residents. It’s ideal for a night out, in one of the shorefront restaurants or lounge bars.
Valle d’Agrò
villages and strongholds
In Valle d’Agrò, on the eastern side of Monti Peloritani, you can find several small villages well worth of a trip, such as Sant’Alessio, Santa Teresa di Riva, Roccafiorita and Forza d’Agrò and Sàvoca, listed among the “Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages in Italy.
BEACH
RELAX on the sand
A long and wide beach in front of a blue and crystal-clear sea, a place where you can take a break and enjoy Sicily’s mild climate. You can sunbathe on a shore where sand and cobbles alternate.
GIARDINI NAXOS
Giardini Naxos is famous for being the first place where the Ancient Greeks settled. Nowadays it’s one of the most sought-after tourist destination in Sicily, thanks to its sights of the sea, its tourist services, and renowned beaches.
THINGS TO DO IN GIARDINI NAXOS
THINGS TO DO IN GIARDINI NAXOS
a long Ionian shore
Giardini’s shore is one of the most beautiful in the Ionian sea, and links Capo Taormina and Capo Schisò. On a sand and cobble area, you can find family-friendly areas and more relaxing and secluded spots.
ARCHEOLOGICAL PARK
ancient greek ruins
The large archeological park offers ruins of the ancient Greek civilisation in Sicily. You can see the remains of temples as well as secular buildings, in addition to a portion of the walls that surrounded the village.
MOUNT ETNA TRIP
Discover the volcano
Mount Etna, also known as Mongibello, is the highest active volcano in Europe. It’s about 40 kilometres away from Giardini Naxos. Once you get there, you can climb up to the highest point and discover all of its secrets with a guided tour.
