cable cars to beach in Taormina

[Kroosin]

Hi, We will be in Taormina for about 4 hours in August and I'm tinking a ride down to the beach in a cable car might be fun. Has anyone ever done that? Do we have enough time to take a dip and still see all the sights? Would there even be a place to change once we get to the ocean? Thanks.

[I&MsMom]

Hi! We did this but we were there off-season (early December). The cable car ride was a few minutes, but at that time of the year there was no line. I expect you may find a different scenario in August.

 

Typically, Italian beaches have "clubs": you pay a per diem, and have the ability to use their facilities, such as changing rooms, showers, lounge chairs, etc. I've no details on those in Taormina, but I assume they exist.

 

Just know that the beach is a small, cove-like area with small pebbles instead of sand (we found some fabulous beach glass!) If you've got a Caribbean beach with white sand and palm trees in mind, you'll be disappointed. This isn't to say it isn't picturesque - in my view it is, very much so.

 

Sorry I can't be more helpful...hopefully someone who's been there during high season will have some more specific info for you.

 

Enjoy Taormina, it's charming!

[happy1]

Funivia runs every 15 minutes. Cost is 3.5 Euro. There is a changing facility and bathroom at the station where you exit for the beach. I have details posted on this board titled "Liberty Med ship and port review 5/31". Sorry, since I'm typing in this message, I can't get back to cut/paste.

[Kroosin]

Thank you both! Happy1 read and loved your entire review, we'll be on the Liberty too, sounds like you had a great time! Thanks again, Kathleen

[sbwmail]

Thank you both! Happy1 read and loved your entire review, we'll be on the Liberty too, sounds like you had a great time! Thanks again, Kathleen

 

...Kathleen...I was wondering about this also!