Up on the cliffs overlooking the Ionian Sea, the city Taormina has been charming travellers throughout history. This medieval ...

NH Collection Taormina, Sicily. Story by Madeleine Morrow for RestlessFeet • 3m. Last Updated on May 1, 2025 . ... in thigh-high water, to reach the bijoux island of Isola Bella.

Isola Bella. Connected to the mainland by a narrow sand pathway, Isola Bella is one of the most beautiful and best-known natural reserves in Italy. Its clear waters are great for snorkelling, and ...

Built as a private villa in 1919 by one end of the beach on the Bay of Mazzaro, surrounded by the beauty of Isola Bella Nature Reserve, Belmond’s Villa Sant’Andrea has been a playground of ...

March 8, 2019: a date to remember for the people of Taormina, a city in the province of Messina, renowned worldwide for its proximity to the enchanting Isola Bella and, above all, for its magnificent ...

The best boutique hotels in Europe, from Nobu Santorini to San Domenico Palace in Sicily and Sardinia's royal-approved Hotel Cala di Volpe to OKU Ibiza.

Near Taormina, Isola Bella features a gorgeous beach, and it's common for lidos, or beach clubs, to offer umbrellas, chairs, ... Sicily is resplendent in top-notch accommodations.

From Capri and Sicily to hidden gems, Italy’s best islands offer delicious food, idyllic beaches, and rich history. Explore these beautiful Italian islands.

White Lotus fans might best recognize San Domenico Palace in Taormina, Sicily, ... offering a truly Italian way to visit the must-see spots of Isola Bella and Castelmola. Related Stories.

If you had to sum up Sicily in just a few words, it’s an island of extremes. Rocky volcanic coastlines give way to white sandy beaches. Crumbling architectural treasures of the ancient world sit ...

If the tide is low, you can walk across the strip of rocks to reach the actual island of La Isola Bella. Grab an early dinner at one of the cafes on the beach, or head up the street to a place like ...

6- Isola Bella, Taormina. Isola Bella in Taormina is one of the Sicily beaches popular with cruise ship passengers. Isola Bella, Taormina’s iconic beach, is a pebbled and gravelled beach right across ...