Isola Bella – Isola Bella Bay loop from Taormina

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Isola Bella – Isola Bella Bay loop from Taormina

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Isola Bella – Isola Bella Bay loop from Taormina

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22.2km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 4.05 km for 14 m

After 16.3 km for 30 m

After 19.5 km for 30 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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638 m

Isola Bella

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

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1.14 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.

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1.41 km

View of Mount Etna

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.98 km

Giardini Naxos

Highlight • Settlement

4.38 km

Sanctuary of the Madonna of the Tears

Highlight • Religious Site

15.3 km

View of Isola Bella and the Taormina coast

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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15.7 km

View of Isola Bella

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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17.1 km

Ruins

18.0 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 …

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