Seeing Taormina by boat changes the town completely: the theatre on its cliff, hidden sea caves, Isola Bella from the water. What to expect and when to go.
Lunch on Board in Taormina: What Eating Afloat Is Like
Lunch on board off Taormina: what a meal at anchor in a Sicilian cove is really like, what tends to be on the table, and how to plan a day around it.
What to Bring on a Boat Trip in Sicily: A Packing List
What to bring on a boat trip in Sicily: the short packing list that actually matters for a day on the water off Taormina, and what to leave behind.
Isola Bella Nature Reserve: A Guide from the Water
A guide to the Isola Bella nature reserve near Taormina from the water: its history, its grottoes, what lives around it and how to visit it properly.
Baia delle Sirene: The Bay of the Sirens Below Taormina
The Baia delle Sirene below Taormina: where the Bay of the Sirens is, why the water stays clear in August, and how to see its caves from the sea.
Isola Bella vs Mazzarò: Where to Spend a Beach Day
Isola Bella vs Mazzarò: which Taormina bay suits your beach day, what each one is really like in summer, and the third option most visitors overlook.