Isola Bella

beach and island Isola Bella at Taormina, Sicily
Ruins on Isola Bella, off Taormina, Sicily
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Hotel Palladio

Hotel Palladio

3 out of 5
Price was €985, price is now €643 per person
€643
per person
28 Apr - 3 May
found 21 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Trieste (TRS) to Catania (CTA)
9/10 Wonderful! (324 reviews)
Host was outstanding offsite parking was easily accessible only a minute from the hotel and it’s a prime location for all the sites. Wonderful stay.

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Eurostars Centrale Palace

Eurostars Centrale Palace

4 out of 5
Palermo Historical Center
Price was €1,644, price is now €942 per person
€942
per person
28 Apr - 3 May
found 21 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Trieste (TRS) to Palermo (PMO)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Clean room, comfortable bed, great shower and location

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Villa Diana

Villa Diana

3 out of 5
Price was €1,061, price is now €701 per person
€701
per person
28 Apr - 3 May
found 21 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Trieste (TRS) to Palermo (PMO)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (241 reviews)
Must stay. Outstanding property with loads of charm and elegance and character. Great to stay in the countryside with amazing hosts. Can’t recommend this Villa high enough!

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Tours & day trips

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The Godfather and Taormina Tour from Messina

The Godfather and Taormina Tour from Messina

Activity duration is 6 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 48 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €100 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Private tour of Etna with food and wine tasting in the cellar

Private tour of Etna with food and wine tasting in the cellar

Activity duration is 7 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €159 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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COOKING CLASS in Taormina at Chef Massimo HOUSE!!

COOKING CLASS in Taormina at Chef Massimo HOUSE!!

Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 100 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €153 per adult
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Water activities

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Taormina Giardini Naxos: Boat Tour with Aperitif & SwimMasks

Taormina Giardini Naxos: Boat Tour with Aperitif & SwimMasks

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 22 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €40 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Sunset Tour and Searching Dolphins

Sunset Tour and Searching Dolphins

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is €60 per adult
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Reviews of Isola Bella

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
35
5 - Excellent 45%
4 - Good
31
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
10
3 - Okay 13%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Cat2584

Didn't visit as not enough time but viewed from Taormina. Stunning!!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

worth seeing but very very busy. Best thing is to pick one of the nicer beach clubs and pay the 20 euros to relax there on a lounger. We didn't pay to access Isola Bella itself

Popular places to visit

Greek Theatre featuring heritage architecture and a ruin

Greek Theatre

4.5/5(134 reviews)

Visit this ancient theater to admire Roman ruins, watch internationally acclaimed musicians and enjoy stunning views across the Bay of Nexus.

Greek Theatre
funivia cable car connecting taormina sicliy with lido di mazzaro italy; Shutterstock ID 4332784; Purchase Order: -

Taormina Cable Car

4.5/5(71 reviews)

On this quick and practical lift system, appreciate the picturesque views as you soar above the beaches and coves of Mazzarò and spot the historic landmarks of Taormina.

Taormina Cable Car
Taormina - Facciata della Chiesa di San Giuseppe

Porta Messina

Learn about the local history of Taormina when you spend time at Porta Messina. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Porta Messina
Italy Sicily Taormina historical center Palazzo Corvaja - 10th century

Palazzo Corvaja

Find out about the history of Taormina when you take a trip to Palazzo Corvaja. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.

Palazzo Corvaja
Naumachie a great building was made in Roman times in the 2nd century AD; Shutterstock ID 1048685807; Purchase Order: -

Naumachie

5/5(1 review)

Lush gardens skirt a cobbled lane facing this triumph of Roman engineering that once carried the town’s water. An ancient wall today hoists modern buildings.

Naumachie
Looking ovoer Spisone from the top of Taormina in Sicily on a sunny day

Spisone Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Make a day of it at this beach where you can laze on a deck chair, swim in clear water and dine at seafood restaurants.

Spisone Beach

Top Hotel Deals

UNA Hotels Capotaormina

UNA Hotels Capotaormina

4 out of 5
Via Nazionale, 105 Taormina ME
UNA Hotels Capotaormina
Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina

Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina

4 out of 5
Piazza Luigi Pirandello - Bus Terminal Taormina ME
Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare

Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare

5 out of 5
Via Nazionale, 137 Taormina ME
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare
Mazzarò Sea Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World

Mazzarò Sea Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World

5 out of 5
Via Nazionale 147 Taormina ME
Mazzarò Sea Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World
Hotel Bel Soggiorno

Hotel Bel Soggiorno

3 out of 5
Via Luigi Pirandello 60 Taormina ME
Hotel Bel Soggiorno
Hotel Villa Paradiso

Hotel Villa Paradiso

4 out of 5
Via Roma 2 Taormina ME
Hotel Villa Paradiso
Hotel Villa Belvedere

Hotel Villa Belvedere

4 out of 5
Via Bagnoli Croce 79 Taormina ME
Hotel Villa Belvedere
Panoramic Hotel

Panoramic Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Nazionale 196/b Taormina ME
Panoramic Hotel
Atlantis Bay - The Leading Hotel of the World

Atlantis Bay - The Leading Hotel of the World

5 out of 5
Via Nazionale 161 Taormina ME
Atlantis Bay - The Leading Hotel of the World
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