Nature reserve in Taormina & the east

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Area

Taormina & the east1

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Nature reserve1

Taormina & the eastNature reserve

Riserva naturale orientata Isola Bella

The protected islet itself, walked on a short marked path through Mediterranean planting with the bay on both sides. Separately ticketed from the beach below and takes about half an hour. Snorkelling off the rocks around it is the better half of the visit.

About 1 hour

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