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Sicily
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Calatabiano

Isola Bella Bay – Isola Bella loop from Calatabiano

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Italy
Sicily
Catania
Calatabiano

Isola Bella Bay – Isola Bella loop from Calatabiano

Hard

4.5

(2)

30

riders

Isola Bella Bay – Isola Bella loop from Calatabiano

04:16

55.1km

1,290m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.6 km for 63 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.88 km

Taormina-Giardini train station

Highlight • Monument

Taormina Giardino train station is one of the most beautiful train stations in Italy.

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2

9.03 km

Gulf of Giardini Naxos

Highlight • Beach

3

9.55 km

Nice town. Although there are many tourists, it still invites you to linger!

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4

10.1 km

Isola Bella Bay

Highlight • Beach

Wonderful views of the Baia Isola Bella. A good ascent to Taormina takes place after about 200m. Turn right up the hill and pedal hard.

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5

10.4 km

Isola Bella Coastal Pathway

Highlight • Trail

6

10.6 km

Isola Bella

Highlight • Beach

From here you have a privileged view of Isola Bella, a rocky islet at the foot of Taormina connected to the mainland by a thin strip of sand.

A ticket is required to visit. More information here: parchiarcheologici.regione.sicilia.it/naxos-taormina/biglietti/isola-bella-a-taormina-biglietto

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7

30.8 km

View from Monte Kalfa

Highlight • Viewpoint

36.4 km

Portella del Vento

Mountain Pass

9

53.4 km

Funicular to Calatabiano Castle

Highlight • Rest Area

Calatabiano Castle boasts 2300 years of history as well as a phenomenal view of Taormina and Mount Etna. To visit it, it is better to take the funicular leaving the bicycle in the valley station.

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55.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.3 km

8.35 km

4.99 km

3.94 km

1.31 km

135 m

Surfaces

43.8 km

5.43 km

3.00 km

2.14 km

432 m

193 m

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