Luxury villa with private pool in Giardini Naxos, Sicily, Italy for 20 persons. The villa is situated 1 km from the beach.
Luxury villa in Giardini Naxos, Sicily, Italy with a private pool for 10 persons. The villa is situated 1 km from the beach.
Luxury villa in Giardini Naxos, Sicily, Italy with private pool for 14 persons. The villa is situated in a hilly beach area and is 3 km from the beach.
Luxury villa in Giardini Naxos, Sicily, Italy with private pool for 10 persons. The villa is situated in a residential beach area and is 3 km from the beach.
As the first Greek colony in Sicily, it boasts an extensive archaeological site with an adjacent museum. Few landscapes encapsulate the quintessential beauty of Sicily quite like Giardini Naxos, the cradle of ancient Mediterranean civilisations and a cutting-edge tourist resort in the southern Italian hospitality scene. Situated midway between Messina and Catania, Giardini Naxos is reachable in just under an hour from Fontanarossa Airport. From here, excursions are possible to Taormina (a mere 5 kilometres away), Syracuse, Agrigento, Palermo, the Aeolian Islands, Mount Etna, the Linguaglossa pine forest (an enchanting and unique sea-to-snow itinerary) and the Alcantara Valley with its striking gorges.
Beach lovers will certainly want to go to the beach in Giardini Naxos. The most popular beaches are those of Schisò, San Giovanni, San Pancrazio, Recanati Teocle, and San Marco Calatabiano. And while here the sea is a palette of blue tones that breaks on the golden sand of equipped establishments and free beaches, it is not the only local attraction.
Isola Bella, the Blue Grotto, and the Alcantara Gorges In short, while the beaches in Giardini Naxos attract much of the summer tourism, among the activities that can be done on the coast are boat trips to Isola Bella and the Blue Grotto. Boats depart from the local port several times a day.
You can then reach the striking Alcantara Gorges by car, located in the valley of the same name. Also known as the Larderia Gorges, they are caves formed as a result of earthquakes that opened deep fissures, furrowed by underground rivers.
At this point, you might consider visiting the historic Schisò Castle, a witness to the time and changes in Giardini Naxos. Belonging to a medieval fortress, it has changed its use several times, going from being a sugar factory to an aristocratic residence. The archaeological park on the promontory of Capo Schisò is a must-see, reachable through splendid panoramic paths and extending for forty hectares. Also, the sculpture dedicated to Nike, the goddess of victory, located in the Schisò district and created in the 1960s by Carmelo Mendola, is famous.
Near the park, the Archaeological Museum is also worth a visit, where ancient kilns for modeling clay, marble altars, and various Hellenistic-era tools are preserved.
The Nike of Kalkis, a bronze statue created by Carmelo Mendola, is the symbol of Giardini Naxos. Located in the Schisò district in 1965, it represents the twinning between Giardini Naxos and Chalcis Euboea.
Corso Umberto is the city's main thoroughfare. It runs through Giardini Naxos from South to North, starting from Piazza San Giovanni to Via Roma, and is lined with some of the city's most important buildings, including the Mother Church: S.Maria Raccomandata, Palazzo dei Naxioti, the Church of S. Maria Immacolata and other historical buildings.
Piazza Abate Cacciola, Piazzetta Garibaldi, Piazzetta del Feudo, Piazza San Giovanni, Corso Umberto, Via delle Rimembranze.
Walking around the town, you can admire the striking profile of Mount Etna in the distance. In this regard, Catania and other neighboring cities can be visited quite easily from here. If you have the opportunity to stay a few days, you could also explore other neighboring areas, including Messina and Catania, cities easily reachable and visitable for an extended tour. Taormina is also close, just five kilometers away, reachable by car or bus.