タオルミーナの天然記念物・トップ12

It's completely unclear which point on the river is being referred to here, and what condition the river is in. Consequently, the (repetitive) tips are of little use. In winter, after rain, while descending the path on the western side, which was in a disastrous state (!), I encountered a raging torrent below, making it nearly impossible to reach the entrance of the gorge!

beautiful but overcrowded beach

From here you have a privileged view of Isola Bella, a rocky islet at the foot of Taormina connected to the mainland by a thin strip of sand. A ticket is required to visit. More information here: https://parchiarcheologici.regione.sicilia.it/naxos-taormina/biglietti/isola-bella-a-taormina-biglietto/

Beautiful, but depending on the time of day, it can get very crowded. It's best to come in the morning. The cool water of the Alcantara is a relief on hot days 😃

Such a beautiful piece of earth!

This is really a really beautiful spot!!

"Hike" is definitely an exaggeration. It is a walking path and at the same time worth seeing. Look for the Communal Entrance if you do not want to take guided tours etc. When buying the entrance ticket, make sure that you buy at least the orange route (6€). The €2 entrance ticket only allows you to access the beach via the stairs. If you are too lazy to walk or have difficulty walking, you can buy a ticket for the elevator to the river. But then you have to take the elevator and are not allowed to use the stairs, even though the price for the elevator is many times higher.

Very cold water all year round. Very busy in summer. After rain in winter, the gorge is partially closed due to the risk of floods.