Taormina Public Garden – Messina Gate loop from Giardini-Naxos

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Taormina Public Garden – Messina Gate loop from Giardini-Naxos

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Taormina Public Garden – Messina Gate loop from Giardini-Naxos

03:59

14.0km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 6.27 km for 161 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.31 km

Beach

5.62 km

Taormina Public Garden

Highlight • Natural

The small public park is one of the less crowded places in Taormina, offers a pleasant shady atmosphere and at the balustrade a wonderful view of the coast and Etna. And at the northern entrance there's pretty good granita!

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5.68 km

Statue of the Lovers

Highlight • Monument

Right at the main entrance of the very worth seeing city park.

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5.76 km

Duca di Cesarò Park

Highlight • Monument

A truly beautiful and highly recommended park, and a must-see if you're in the area!

Admission is free!

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5.83 km

Villa Comunale of Taormina — Follies and Gardens

Highlight • Structure

It's worth strolling through the park. Beautiful buildings, wonderful plants, and a magnificent view. An oasis of tranquility.

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7.01 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 natural stone structure is a landmark of the city and you will inevitably go there, or through there, when you stroll over the Corso Umberto

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7.32 km

Corso Umberto I (Taormina)

Highlight • Settlement

Corso Umberto is a popular promenade in historic Taormina. The antique shopping street invites you to shop and stroll. In cozy cafés you can enjoy the incomparable flair of Taormina.

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7.73 km

Fountain of Piazza Duomo

Highlight • Monument

Really nice fountain in close proximity to the church.

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7.90 km

View of Mount Etna

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fascinating view of Monte Ziretto, still covered in snow in April

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14.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.82 km

4.72 km

2.54 km

971 m

779 m

193 m

Surfaces

6.63 km

4.34 km

1.24 km

820 m

726 m

275 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

21°C

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Comments

May 13, 2025,🇮🇹 Taormina - Sizilien

What a life event! We were anchored at the foot of Taormina in Giardini Naxos when Mount Etna erupted that evening. Two pictures of it are from Instagram. The term "overtourism" fits Taormina. So I only stayed up there briefly, then took the bus back to Giardini Naxos quite soon.

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