Boat tour Giardini Naxos Taormina Isola Bella Blue Grotto

You can admire the Bay of Naxos, the Grotta dell'amore, Capo Taormina, the Rock of the prickly pear, the Grotta delle sirene, Isola bella, Baia di Mazzarò, Atlantis Bay, the Rock of the elephant. With a stop for a swim in the Marine Park of Isola Bella in Taormina and an aperitif with almond paste and prosecco. The tour can also be combined with the search for dolphins or an aperitif

Donated in 1806 by Ferdinand I of Bourbon to Pancrazio Ciprioti mayor of Taormina, it was bought in 1890 by Florence Trevelyan who enhanced it by building a small house and planting rare precious essences. The island then inherited the lawyer. Cesare Acrosso, [1] godson adopted by Salvatore Cacciola, husband of Florence Trevelyan. In 1954 it was bought for 38,000 ₤ by the brothers Leone and Emilio Bosurgi, who built a village with 12 autonomous residences and a tiny swimming pool disguised among rocks and plantations, in order to cheer and host their friends, entrepreneurs and bankers. The Bosurgi family owned Sanderson, a historic citrus processing company in Messina. The bankruptcy of this in 1982, [2] opened the way for the sale of judicial assets of family assets which guaranteed the debts of the company with sureties. Among these assets there was also the Bella island with its villa. A first auction was therefore set for 17 October 1984 with a base of five and a half billion lire and a minimum raise of one hundred million, [3] but it went deserted. [4] Meanwhile, the institutions moved to protect the islet. On 8 October 1984 the Sicilian Region, at the request of the Municipality of Taormina, the Regional Department of Cultural Heritage declared the Isola Bella a monument of particular historical and artistic interest as an «isolated example of unicum as a naturalistic, historical value and cultural ”, subjecting it to protection constraints. The decree considered the island as a "natural monument". [5] A new auction on 6 March 1985, despite the base having been lowered by 20%, saw no buyer present. [6] In 1990 the island was finally purchased by the Department of Cultural Heritage of the Sicilian Region. In 1998 a nature reserve was established, managed by the WWF, then by the Province of Messina [7] and recently passed into management at CUTGANA, [8] environmental protection center of the University of Catania. With the establishment in 2010 of the Archaeological Parks, the management, use, protection and enhancement of the Isolabella are currently the responsibility of the Archaeological Park of Naxos. Tentative List UNESCO In 2006 Isola Bella together with Taormina were entered in the UNESCO Tentative List to be recognized as a World Heritage Site. [9]

Taormina is a hill town on the east coast of Sicily. It is located near Mount Etna, an active volcano with trails leading to the top. The city is known for the Ancient Theater of Taormina, an ancient Greco-Roman theater still in operation today. Near the theatre, the cliffs that descend to the sea form coves with sandy beaches. A narrow strip of sand connects to tiny Isola Bella, which is a nature reserve. The tour offers the possibility to observe the beauty of Taormina up along the coast seen from the sea

Mazzarò beach has always been one of the most sought after beaches in Taormina and also the most elegant. Furthermore, right in front of the beach, there is the cable car station that conveniently connects the center of Taormina to the marine area.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Boat tour with snorkeling
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  Isola Bella Snorkeling: You can observe the depths of the sea, starfish, schools of colorful fish, octopuses, sea urchins, etc.
  Boat excursion: This tour gives you the opportunity to admire both the coast of Taormina and the emerald depths of the sea
  Duration: 2 hours
  almond paste and prosecco
  Snorkeling Isola Bella,Taormin
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  Snorkeling equipment: Guests will have free use of snorkeling equipment
• Private tour with lunch
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  Private tour with lunch: A minimum number of 6 people is required
  Duration: 3 hours
  Fish-based lunch: Fish-based lunch with fish starter, swordfish caponata, seafood salad, bread, wine, fresh fruit
  Taormina Isola Bella: We go along the coast of Taormina and we will stop near Isola Bella for a dip and to have lunch in the shade on the boat
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• Sunset tour with aperitif
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  Dolphin search: If weather conditions allow us, we will set sail out to sea, in search of dolphins in their habitat
  Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: The tour lasts 2.5 hours
  Sicilian arancini and prosecco: The Sicilian arancino is one of the most famous Sicilian recipes in the world.
  Coast of Taormina Isola Bella: Let's go and admire the coast of Taormina, Isola Bella, the Blue Grotto and on the way back we will enjoy a breathtaking sunset
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• boat excursions Giardini Naxos Taormina, Isola Bella, Blue Grotto
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  Boat excursions: Tour by boat, stop for a swim and aperitif.
  Duration: 2 hours
  prosecco and almond paste
  Porto Giardini N - Isola Bella: Isola Bella Nature Reserve, The Lovers' Cave, "Blue Grotto", "The Coral Cave", Mazzaro Bay

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The starting point is the port of Giardini Naxos, Via Schisò https://maps.app.goo.gl/TjxVWcmZ8j5ZwAS79 If you reach us by car you can park near the port on the road, where there are blue lines. Or a private Cabana Parking is a 15-minute walk away

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• This Tour is Provided by Kristal Boat.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.