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Taormina

Isola Bella Bay – Isola Bella loop from Taormina

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Bike touring routes & trails
Italy
Sicily
Messina
Taormina

Isola Bella Bay – Isola Bella loop from Taormina

Hard

5

riders

Isola Bella Bay – Isola Bella loop from Taormina

02:33

28.5km

990m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.14 km for 100 m

After 22.4 km for 280 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.18 km

Madonna della Rocca Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Historic chapel built into a rock with a cozy interior & picturesque sea & city views.

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2

8.71 km

Nice climb

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11.9 km

Portella Pandolfo

Mountain Pass

4

23.0 km

Messina Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

From the ancient time come two city gate, Porta Messina in the north and Porta Catania in the south. Porta Messina is a remnant of a former fortress wall. This …

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23.7 km

Ruins

Ruins

6

25.2 km

View of Isola Bella

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sometimes quite crowded, so come here very early or later in the evening

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7

25.6 km

Nice town. Although there are many tourists, it still invites you to linger!

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8

25.9 km

View of Mount Etna

Highlight • Viewpoint

9

26.1 km

Isola Bella Bay

Highlight • Beach

Wonderful views of the Baia Isola Bella. A good ascent to Taormina takes place after about 200m. Turn right up the hill and pedal hard.

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10

26.6 km

Isola Bella

Highlight • Beach

From here you have a privileged view of Isola Bella, a rocky islet at the foot of Taormina connected to the mainland by a thin strip of sand.

A ticket is required to visit. More information here: parchiarcheologici.regione.sicilia.it/naxos-taormina/biglietti/isola-bella-a-taormina-biglietto

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B

28.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

4.76 km

2.90 km

1.93 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.1 km

1.58 km

690 m

638 m

219 m

149 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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