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Cohen House
Isola Bella Beach
Cable Car Station
Getting Here
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By Air
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 64km / ~1hr drive.
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By Car
A18 motorway exit Taormina. Free parking available nearby.
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By Train
Taormina-Giardini station, then cable car or taxi.
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By Cable Car
Mazzarò station, 50m walk to Cohen House.
Nearby Attractions
Isola Bella Beach
20m — UNESCO natural reserve
Taormina Cable Car
50m — connects beach to town center
Greek Theatre
1.2km — 3rd century BC, sea views
Corso Umberto
1km — main shopping & dining street
Castelmola
4km — hilltop panoramic village
Giardini Naxos
3km — sandy beach & waterfront dining
Taormina Location FAQ
Yes — free and paid parking is available around Mazzarò, and Parcheggio Lumbi (covered, €10–15/day) is about 1km away with a shuttle. Street parking on Via Nazionale is limited but possible. Cohen House is beachfront in Taormina, so many guests prefer to park once and walk to Isola Bella.
It’s about 1 hour by car via the A18 motorway. Interbus/SAIS buses run hourly (€8 one-way), or you can take a train to Taormina-Giardini and then the cable car. Private transfers cost €60–80 and drop you at Cohen House near Isola Bella.
Yes. The Funivia links Taormina center to Mazzarò beach near Isola Bella. It runs every 15 minutes and costs about €3 one-way. Cohen House is a 50m walk from the lower station, the closest beachfront base in Taormina.
The beach itself is free to enter. The Isola Bella nature reserve island has a small entrance fee (~€4). Beach chairs/umbrellas are available for rent (€15–25/set). Cohen House is beachfront, so you’re steps from the water.
April–June and September–October offer the best weather (22–28°C), fewer crowds, and better prices. July–August is peak season with temperatures up to 35°C. All Cohen House apartments are air‑conditioned for summer comfort.
Absolutely. The crystal‑clear waters around Isola Bella are ideal for swimming and snorkeling. The beach is pebbly, so water shoes help. Cohen House is just 20 meters away — the closest beachfront stay in Taormina, Sicily.
Cohen House is the closest accommodation to Isola Bella — 20 meters from the beach. Choose from BOHO, VINTAGE, or SHABBY apartments with sea views, AC, and free WiFi. Booking direct saves 25% versus major platforms.
Taormina is a premium destination, but it offers value at every level. Meals are typically €15–40, coffee about €1.50, and local transport €2. Booking beachfront accommodation directly at Cohen House saves 20–25%.
A minimum of 3 days lets you enjoy the beach, the historic center, and the Greek Theatre. For a relaxed Sicily stay, 5–7 days is ideal, including day trips to Etna, Castelmola, and Giardini Naxos. Cohen House makes it easy to explore from a beachfront base.