Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

Isola Bella Bay – Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina loop from Riposto

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

Isola Bella Bay – Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina loop from Riposto

Hard

4.8

(33)

175

riders

Isola Bella Bay – Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina loop from Riposto

03:19

52.3km

520m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 271 m for 22 m

After 29.9 km for 30 m

After 33.7 km for 14 m

After 52.0 km for 22 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

17.1 km

Beach

21.4 km

Isola Bella Bay

Highlight • Beach

Wonderful views of the Baia Isola Bella. A good ascent to Taormina takes place after about 200m. Turn right up the hill and pedal hard.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

22.2 km

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: parchiarcheologici.regione.sicilia.it/naxos-taormina/biglietti/isola-bella-a-taormina-biglietto

Translated by Google •

Tip by

27.6 km

Messina Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

From the ancient time come two city gate, Porta Messina in the north and Porta Catania in the south. Porta Messina is a remnant of a former fortress wall. This …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

27.9 km

Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina

Highlight • Historical Site

During his trip to Italy, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe came here and remained speechless at the sight of the Greek theater (3rd century BC), symbol of the city.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

29.0 km

Ruins

30.5 km

View of Isola Bella

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sometimes quite crowded, so come here very early or later in the evening

Translated by Google •

Tip by

30.9 km

View of Isola Bella and the Taormina coast

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice town. Although there are many tourists, it still invites you to linger!

Translated by Google •

Tip by

33.6 km

Giardini Naxos

Highlight • Settlement

52.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.1 km

21.0 km

5.44 km

4.00 km

596 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.3 km

6.88 km

727 m

329 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

32°C

23°C

33 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

January 2, 2026,🇮🇹Taormina, Madonna de la Rocca☀️🌤️

The first bike tour of 2026 was a great success. A beautiful ride from Naxos to Taormina. However, the town center was absolutely packed. It's a mystery to me where all the crowds suddenly came from. Well, the Italians are on holiday, Taormina is beautiful, and the weather is great too. Others must have thought the same thing: let's take …

Showing Translation

Want to know more?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Easy

4.2

206

Aci Trezzi e Aci Castello – loop from Catania

01:21h

22.3km

150m

Moderate

5.0

From Santa Teresa di Riva to Giampilieri Superiore via the Roccalumera seafront

02:34h

41.2km

360m

Hard

4.0

Giardini Naxos and Taormina – loop tour from Giardini Naxos

02:19h

30.1km

620m

Easy

2.0

European Long Distance Path E1

01:59h

31.4km

40m

Hard

The Citelli refuge in the Etna Park – loop from Giarre

04:09h

49.3km

1,680m

Hard

Path of Tindari - Stage 1

03:55h

34.9km

1,240m

Hard

5.0

290

Ragabo Refuge – Mareneve Road Switchbacks loop from SIC Monte Baracca e Contrada Giarrita

03:05h

38.9km

1,140m

Hard

4.4

270

View of the Cyclopean Isles – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Alcantara

05:12h

85.0km

770m

Hard

4.0

268

Sant'Alessio Siculo – Roccalumera Seafront loop from Letojanni

04:44h

78.3km

490m

Hard

4.4

254

View of the Cyclopean Isles – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Cannizzaro

05:40h

90.0km

930m

Moderate

4.4

285

Catania Seafront Cycle Path – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Monte Po

02:19h

38.0km

320m

Hard

4.7

242

Catania Seafront Cycle Path – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Aci Sant'Antonio

03:22h

53.3km

580m

Isola Bella Bay – Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina loop from Riposto

View of Mount Etna

Isola Bella Bay

Isola Bella

Messina Gate

Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina

View of Isola Bella

View of Isola Bella and the Taormina coast

Giardini Naxos

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️