Taormina bays - Boat tours Taormina - Sicily holidays

You can’t fully enjoy a holiday in Taormina without one - or more than one - boat excursion. Only by sailing on the blue sea blanket is it possible to appreciate the natural attractions of this part of Sicily. Among the most recommended destinations for a boat tour is the famous Grotta Azzurra (Blue Grotto), an amazing pearl of the Sicilian coast. It’s set within the bay of Isola Bella, near Capo Sant’Andrea. About 30 meters deep, it’s inhabited by a varied marine fauna and flora (corals, starfish, sea urchins) and by various species of fish. The uniqueness, which also gives the cave its name, lies in the particular nuances of the grotto illuminated by the sun's rays during the day.

Another noteworthy stop, during a boat excursion off the coast of Taormina, is the Grotta degli Innamorati (Love Grotto), located in the Gulf of Giardini Naxos and wonderful to explore with a mask and fins. You are here in one of the snorkeling paradises in Sicily. Its rocky coast is a special place to exchange promises of eternal love, so this tour is particularly popular with young couples. If you are lucky, along this stretch of the Ionian coast, you could see dolphins swimming on the surface of the water ... an incredible emotion! Complete your tour of the Taormina grottos with a dive near the suggestive Grotta dei Coralli (Coral Grotto).

Capo Taormina, 5 km from the Naxos bay, stands out for its rocky seabed and stone ridges coming out from the water. The fascinating lagoon is home to several colonies of coral and species of fish: if you love snorkeling you will come across amazing scenarios. The enchanted atmosphere of Capo Taormina is due, in large part, to its privileged position: turning your gaze to the south, you can see all the solemnity of Mount Etna, the highest European volcano, which stands out over the bay of Giardini Naxos.