A seaside resort in a wide bay below Taormina, on the site of Naxos, the first Greek colony founded in Sicily.
Go in April to June and September to October.
- Province
- Messina
- People
- 9,300
Today its long beach and seafront draw summer visitors, while an archaeological park preserves the ancient settlement's walls.
At the table in Sicily
Fried eggplant, celery and olives meet ripe tomatoes, pine nuts and a bright sweet-and-sour dressing.
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Where next
Taormina
About 5 km as the crow flies. Greek theatre with Etna views, Isola Bella, glamour.
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