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.
Hidden Coves Near Taormina: the Capo Sant’Andrea Coast
The hidden coves near Taormina have no road and no crowds. What the limestone coast towards Capo Sant'Andrea is really like, and how to reach it.
Can You Swim at Isola Bella? What to Know Before You Go
Can you swim at Isola Bella? Yes, and here is the difference between the bay, the nature reserve, and the clear water you can only reach by boat.
Sea Caves Near Taormina: the Blue Grotto by Boat
The sea caves near Taormina, from the glowing Blue Grotto to hidden coves, can only be reached by boat. Here's what's down there and how to see it.
Best Snorkelling Spots Near Taormina and Isola Bella
The best snorkelling near Taormina: clear reserve water at Isola Bella and quiet coves along the headland. Where to look and how to reach them.