Between Messina and Catania, the town of Giardini Naxos is a fascinating mix of the ancient past, with its characteristic fishing village, and the new, with modern hotels; making it a perfect tourist destination.
Travelers arrive all year round, in the winter to enjoy the snow covered slopes of Mount Etna, and in the summer for the beautiful beaches and full range of water sports. For golfers there is the 16 hole Picciolo course. The Craft industries of Giardini Naxos are still alive with the production of carpets, terracotta, ceramics, and the famous ironmongery. Popular traditions are enthusiastically continued in every day life.
The famous Sicilian cart is symbolic of the town. Among the local customs are: fishing for costardelle; grape pressing, "A Matrissa"; musical performances by the Naxos Folk Group and the famous Sicilian puppet shows, "l'opera dei pupi". Not to be missed: the Archeological Museum of Giardini Naxos, which houses a wealth of remains which were found in the old town.
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Giardini Naxos Italy Hotel Collection.
Our unique collection of Italian boutique hotels, small luxury hotels and resorts.
Atlantis Bay Taormina
Atlantis Bay - Taormina Hotels | In the enchanting Baia delle Sirene, overlooking a dazzling, emerald blue sea.
Via Nazionale, 161 - Taormina (Messina)
Grand Hotel Mazzarò Sea Palace Taormina
Grand Hotel Mazzarò Sea Palace - Taormina Hotels | The Grand Hotel Mazzarò Sea Palace at Taormina Mare is set between two rocky outcrops in one of the most...
Via Nazionale, 147 - Taormina (Messina)
Grand Hotel San Pietro Relais & Chateaux Taormina
Grand Hotel San Pietro Relais & Chateaux - Taormina Hotels | Part of the immense appeal of Grand Hotel San Pietro of Taormina lies in its enchanting position: directly opposite...
Via Pirandello, 50 - Taormina (Messina)
Grand Hotel Timeo Taormina
Grand Hotel Timeo - Taormina Hotels | The flamboyant Sicilian Baroque of Taormina's Grand Hotel Timeo, testifies to the extravagant luxury flaunted by the...
Via Teatro Greco, 59 - Taormina (Messina)
Hotel Imperiale Taormina
Hotel Imperiale - Taormina Hotels | At Hotel Imperiale, the combination of contemporary 5 star luxury and the historic charm of Taormina result in a...
Via Circonvallazione, 11 - Taormina (Messina)
Metropole Maison d'Hôtes Taormina
Metropole Maison d'Hôtes - Taormina Hotels | At the Metropole Maison d'Hôtes the contemporary appeal of a design hotel combines with the ancient history of...
Corso Umberto, 154 - Taormina (Messina)
Villa Neri Resort & Spa Linguaglossa
Villa Neri Resort & Spa - Linguaglossa Hotels | Opening in 2011, Villa Neri Resort & Spa is destined to become one of Sicily's most loved 5 star luxury hotels,...
Via Francesco Milana, 13 - Linguaglossa (Catania)
La Plage Resort Taormina - Isola Bella
La Plage Resort - Taormina - Isola Bella Hotels | Hotel La Plage is an elegant hotel situated on the beach in Taorminas enchanting bay of Isola Bella.
Via Nazionale, 107/A - Taormina - Isola Bella (Messina)
San Domenico Palace Hotel Taormina
San Domenico Palace Hotel - Taormina Hotels | The Hotel suggests the "grandeur" that has made Taormina world famous.
Piazza San Domenico, 5 - Taormina (Messina)
Villa Sant'Andrea Taormina Mazzarò
Villa Sant'Andrea - Taormina Mazzarò Hotels | In Taormina Mare, Hotel Villa Sant'Andrea occupies an ancient patrician residence overlooking the Bay of Mazzarò.
Via Nazionale, 137 - Taormina Mazzarò (Messina)
Castello di San Marco Calatabiano
Castello di San Marco - Calatabiano Hotels | The charm and fascination of classic Sicilian atmosphere, between the romantic Taormina and the blazing volcano Etna.
Via San Marco, 40 - Calatabiano (Catania)
Grand Hotel Miramare Taormina
Grand Hotel Miramare - Taormina Hotels | An elegant patrician villa offering a spectacular view of the Messina Straight and Calabria.
Via Guardiola Vecchia, 27 - Taormina (Messina)
Hilton Giardini Naxos Giardini Naxos
Hilton Giardini Naxos - Giardini Naxos Hotels | Hilton Giardini Naxos is a superb property situated on the beach of Giardini Naxos.
Viale Jannuzzo, 47 - Giardini Naxos (Messina)
Hotel Baia Taormina Marina d'Agrò
Hotel Baia Taormina - Marina d'Agrò Hotels | The new hotel rises out of the rocky cliffs that slope down to the sea, with breathtaking views of Taormina Bay.
via Nazionale, 39 - Marina d'Agrò (Messina)
Hotel Monte Tauro Taormina
Hotel Monte Tauro - Taormina Hotels | The Hotel Monte Tauro overlooks the Sicilian sea and offers a view that spans all the way from the Gulf of Naxos to...
Via Madonna delle Grazie 3 - Taormina (Messina)
Hotel Villa Carlotta Taormina
Hotel Villa Carlotta - Taormina Hotels | A centuries-old Sicilian residence, facing the sea and the smoking slopes of Mount Etna: Hotel Villa Carlotta,...
Via Pirandello 81 - Taormina (Messina)
Hotel Villa Sonia Castelmola, Taormina
Hotel Villa Sonia - Castelmola, Taormina Hotels | Situated at the foot of the town of Castelmola, just minutes from the magnificent coastal city of Taormina, Hotel...
Via Porta Mola - Castelmola, Taormina (Messina)
Villa Ducale Taormina
Villa Ducale - Taormina Hotels | The Hotel Villa Ducale is immersed in nature, between the sea and Etna, a few minutes from the historical center of...
Via Leonardo da Vinci, 60 - Taormina (Taormina)
Disìo apartment Mazzarò
Disìo apartment - Mazzarò Hotels | Apartment Disìo is an authentic Sicilian seaside home situated at the foot of the historic city of Taormina and...
Via Nazionale, 131 - Mazzarò (Messina)
Donnacarmela Carruba di Riposto
Donnacarmela - Carruba di Riposto Hotels | An elegant Sicilian home, a fabulous display of Mediterranean flowers, a crystal clear sea, Sicily's magnificent...
Contrada Grotte, 5 - Carruba di Riposto (Catania)
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Taormina
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Valle dell'Etna
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Acireale
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Giardini Naxos
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