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Review:
Isola Bella is a beautiful little island near Taormina, Sicily, called The Pearl of the Ionian Sea. It sits in the middle of a small bay and is famous for its wonderful exotic plants that were introduced by the previous owner and which thrive in the mild Mediterranean climate.
It is now a nature reserve and its lovely smooth-pebbled beach is very popular among tourists because of the clear blue waters and the fantastic views of the mainland and the Ionian Sea. The island and the beach are protected by the bay and the water is always warm and calm. Access to the island is by a cable car from Taormina to Mazzaro or by walking across a small path that connects the island to the larger beach on the mainland.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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