For me, this place was magic! This is the backdrop of the television show, White Lotus season #2,…read moreand the crystal blue waters did not disappoint. This beach is very European, which is to say it's a rock beach, not a sand beach. You can rent chairs and umbrellas. Dependign on the time of year, the water might have jellyfish, so beware as you wade into the surf. The little island, Isola Bella is magical, make sure you tour it.

A MUST when visiting Taormina. I mean, this is the main reason to go - the beach…read more There are a few ways to get there... 1. Take the stairs allllll the way down. It can take 20-30 minutes depending on your fitness level (wear sneakers!) 2. Take the gondola down to the final stop, and understand that you still have to walk some stairs down. It's not ideal for the elderly or those with walking issues. 3. Pull up on your boat! You should have water shoes because this is a rocky beach. No sand. Take your umbrella and chairs. OR, rent some chairs + umbrellas from the various beach clubs along the shore. I think that's the best way to go, because they cleared out their shoreline and it's not at rocky. There are a few vendors on the walk down selling water shoes, hats, and clothes. My girlfriend bought a 10€ hat and it was money worth spent! There are also some pushy salespeople that will try to recruit you to go on a boat excursion, snorkeling, etc. Regardless, do spend at least one day at the beach if you're visiting Taormina. The water is amazing, the views, the photo opps...

Absolutely loved this beach! Beautiful translucent green water, it wasn't crowded when I was there…read moreand I loved the little beach town of Tropea as well. The only thing I would warn against is the sand was much like gravel so if you have water shoes, definitely bring them with you or you will destroy the bottom of your feet. Parking is a bit of a challenge, it's up on a hill and you have to walk up and down 3 flights of stairs. I wanted to visit Sanctuary of Saint Mary 'dell'Isola di Tropea at the top of the hill but ran out of time. Next trip I will spend more time in Tropea, it's absolutely beautiful here!

We stayed in Nicotera not too far away and came here for a daytrip. We didn't stay that long in the…read moreend - simply because it was too crowded. But it is indeed a beautiful beach with stunning colors. Colors you might expect to see in the Caribbean. From the blue blue to azure and turquoise. Both the beach itself and the water are spotless clean. Too bad you won't see much of the sand due to the number of visitors. There are private sections where you can bring your own umbrella and chairs and some bars/resorts where you can rent some. Some locals even brought their dogs, which I think was nice, but officially it's not legal. The beach is stunning by itself, but backed with the amazing Santuario di Santa Maria dell'Isola it's a really unique sight that has to be seen if you are in Tropea or anywhere close. A real stunner! Parking is a bit of a problem if you hit high season. There's street parking and a big parking lot nearby (some blue zones even and the fee for the parking lot is fair). It's best just to wait in your car instead of driving around. There are always some people leaving, just be patient. As fun and as beautiful this beach is/was, we didn't stay long...cause of the immense crowd. We soon headed back to our beloved Nicotera Marina. The water there is as clean as it is here. The beach is wider and clean as well. Ok, the water doesn't have the same amazing caribbean colors, but still nice and deep blue. And the best part about it: Only a handful of people....even in high season....I kid you not. Maybe I shouldn't have even mentioned it. 'cause it's still a bit of a secret. Two beach chairs and an umbrella set you back only 8 Euros....for the whole day.