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Isola Bella is located on the Ionian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 8th place out of 105 beaches in the Messina region 44 km away from its center, the city of Messina. It is one of the beaches of Mazzaro settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and gray pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Despite the fact that a significant part of the beach is occupied by resorts, there is still a fairly large area with free access. The beach facilities are only available to visitors of resort area. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling, sup-surfing, sea kayaking, diving.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
10 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Mazzaro beach, which has a rating of 8.6.
Isola Bella is located in Messina within Mazzaro, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Sicily island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Fondaco Parrino 3.9 km
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine pebble
Mazzaro 0.2 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Spisone 0.4 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Mazzeo 0.3 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Giardini-Naxos 1.1 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Letojanni 1.3 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Chianchitta 1.4 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Chianchitta 1.4 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
San Marco 0.9 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
Santa Margherita 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
Scorsonello 0.8 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Mascali 1.6 km
What to do in Isola Bella? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Isola Bella can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
The deeper you dive, the more interesting the surrounding scenery - that's how you can characterize Isola Bella, but that doesn't mean that landscapes are uninteresting and it's better to spend all your time underwater. The fact is that one of the key activities on the beach is diving. Here you can scuba dive not only as a professional, but also a beginner, as there are several companies along the coast engaged in diving and diver training. Take advantage.
When it comes to what to do in Isola Bella, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Isola Bella. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Isola Bella implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The beachline of Isola Bella is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
For sunbathing and relaxing, Isola Bella has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Isola Bella is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Isola Bella is partially protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Isola Bella for swimming is very positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is completely occupied by a resort area with a paid entrance, which has all the infrastructure. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
The bar is located right on the Isola Bella.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ai paladini lounge bar is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
There are 2374 places to stay in the Isola Bella area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Isola Bella include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Isola Bella has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 4 attractions near Isola Bella that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Grotta Azzurra located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Isola Bella is August. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 14°C and water 16°C. See more details in weather section.
Isola Bella (Sicily island) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
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Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cefalu 0.8 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Magaggiari 0.3 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Arenella 0.6 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Case Ciauli 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Favignana 0.3 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Portopalo di Capo Passero 6.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Lido di Noto 2.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Lido di Noto 1.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
San Lorenzo 4 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Secluded relax, Easy access, Brown sand
Lido di Noto 0.3 km
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