Giardini-Naxos is one of the most popular resorts in eastern Sicily.The commune is surrounded by the sea, mountains, and rocks protruding from the water.The Etna volcano, located 40 km to the southwest, is well visible from any point of the resort.
Beaches in Giardini-Naxos
The coasts of the Giardini-Naxos resort are wide and sandy.Sometimes there are pebbles and lava crumbs.The sea is clean, but not transparent, the bottom is not visible.The free beach is one, and it looks accordingly.If possible, go to paid beaches or on the coast of your hotel.The private areas are fenced with a metal fence, well equipped, and the sand is as clean as possible of jackdaws.On private beaches, vacationers can choose the number of services. Prices are indicated on the information board in front of the entrance to each plot.If a tourist simply pays for the entrance, he will not be able to use umbrellas and sunbeds, but he will have the opportunity to calmly change clothes in a booth, take a shower.
Landmarks
In the lower part of Giardini there is a promenade, restaurants, hotels, villas, temples, beaches.Above is the archaeological park and the Museum of Archaeology.The main pedestrian street of the commune is Lungomare Tysandros, which curls along the coast.Schisò Castle Schisò Castle (Castello di Schisò) was built at the turn of the XIII-XIV centuries. The Giardini-Naxos Bay is well visible from its walls.Inside, you can explore the yard and several rooms.
The Church of the Holy Mother of God (Chiesa madre: S. Maria Raccomandata) is the main church of the commune.Her appearance is associated with sailors who prayed to the Madonna before sailing.Inside the church there is a marble font from 1703, a statue of the Virgin.
The Church of Saint Pancratius (Chiesa San Pancrazio) is located near the embankment, on via Pietragoliti.The building is well maintained and maintained in good condition.Above the arched door are frescoes depicting episodes from the life of Pancratius, who came to the island from Antiosia to preach Christianity.The Archaeological Park of Naxos-Taormina (Parco archeologico di Naxos-Taormina) appeared in 2001. It covers a large area where you can see the remains of old buildings. Inside there is a museum where ceramic products and Roman mosaics are exhibited.
