Isola Bella
Isola Bella
Isola Bella

Isola Bella Tours and Tickets

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The Italian name of Isola Bella contains both a truth and a misnomer: though worthy of being called beautiful, this tiny rocky outcrop along Sicily’s coast near Taormina is not actually an island. Located off the Lido Mazzaro beach on the Mediterranean Sea, Isola Bella is connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of sand that is often covered with water at high tide. The picturesque point was gifted to Taormina in 1806 by the King of Sicily and later purchased by the Scottish Lady Florence Trevelyan—her villa still sits on the highest point—until being taken over by the region of Sicily and made a nature reserve in 1990.

  • Isola Bella, Sicily

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Yadira_C, Nov 2023
Excelent
Daniel was wonderful. I travel with my best friend and our families First we went to Taormina to explore the city, we had time to shop. Then to Castelmolla with a spectacular view and he took us to eat at Isola bella, beautiful. He was very friendly and very talkative. I recommend was excellent. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Jeannie_C, Oct 2023
Loved this experience!
We loved this snorkeling experience! I wish they had given better directions to the meeting point. I was a little surprised that they did not do a safety overview. Fine for us; we are experienced. There was a group that had never snorkeled before though. They had certain rules about which area to stay in, but I didn’t hear those mentioned.
Nicole_M, Nov 2023
Great Tour
This was a great tour when we were in Messina from our cruise. The tour coordinator scheduled everything and communication was excellent over whatsapp. Everything went very smooth the private Mercedes for my husband and i was very nice. They made us a reservation for lunch at one of the stops. Food was excellent. A little more pricey than the other restaurants I dined at in Europe but it had great views and service was also great. Would recommend
Caroline_O, Oct 2023
Fun day snorkeling
Lots of fun and plenty of time to snorkel. The boat has two levels and the captains were kind and helpful. We went snorkeling in two locations and had a blast. Fun for all ages.
People Also Ask
Q:Is Isola Bella worth it?
A:Yes, Isola Bella is worth a visit during a trip to Taormina in Sicily. The beaches surrounding Isola Bella offer scenic ocean views and a relaxed place to sunbathe and swim. This small island is also a popular backdrop for photographs. You can see Isola Bella quickly or relax here for the day.
Q:How do you get to Isola Bella from Taormina?
A:To reach Isola Bella from Taormina town, take the cable car. Connecting the charming village of Taormina up on the hill to the beaches at the seaside below, this cable car offers a scenic journey worthy of a ride whether or not you want to spend time at the beach.
Q:What is there to do on Isola Bella?
A:Isola Bella is surrounded by beaches where locals and tourists go to relax. This is a scenic place to soak up the sun, go for a swim, or read a book. Other things to do include grabbing an ice cream, taking photographs of the scenic landscapes, and riding the cable car to Taormina.
Q:How much is the Taormina Isola Bella cable car?
A:The cable car that connects Taormina and Isola Bella costs €3 for an adult one-way ticket. Day and weekly tickets are also available for visitors who may be using the cable car service several times per day or over a week. It runs about every 15 minutes.
Q:What is the best time of day to visit Isola Bella?
A:Each visitor will have their own favorite time of day at Isola Bella. Some people prefer the quiet morning hours for its peaceful atmosphere and gentle sun, while others love the intense sun and buzzing atmosphere of the afternoon hours. It’s possible to spend an entire day at the beaches of Isola Bella.
Q:Are there bathrooms at Isola Bella Taormina?
A:Yes, the beaches at Isola Bella near Taormina have bathrooms. The beaches here are free and open to the public for sunbathing and swimming and offer the convenience of bathrooms. After a day on the beach at Isola Bella, many people ride the scenic cable car back up to Taormina.