Overlooking one of the brightest bays in eastern Sicily, Giardini Naxos is a destination where the sea does not fully define the place. Before becoming a seaside resort, it was the gateway of Greek culture to the island: an ancient landing place set at the foot of Taormina, where the Ionian coast preserves archaeological traces, mythical memories and a Mediterranean landscape of rare intensity. To truly understand what to know about Giardini Naxos, one must begin with this dual nature: maritime and historical, sunlit and layered.
Where to stay near Giardini Naxos for a VRetreats experience
To turn the discovery of the Ionian bay into a charming holiday in Taormina, the VRetreats offer makes it possible to continue the experience in two residences overlooking the sea. Atlantis Bay opens onto the Bay of the Mermaids with terraces, rooms immersed in Mediterranean tones, reinterpreted Sicilian cuisine and experiences that combine nature, culture and sailing. Mazzarò Sea Palace, in the bay of Mazzarò, enhances the direct relationship with the water through panoramic terraces, gourmet dining, signature cocktails and experiences ranging from Mount Etna to the Alcantara Gorges and yacht tours along the coast. From both properties, Giardini Naxos remains close not only as an excursion, but as an essential chapter of a stay dedicated to Sicily at its most luminous, ancient and sensory.