- Must visit
Museo Archeologico di Naxos
Museum inside the archaeological park with finds from ancient Naxos, useful for understanding the Greek settlement and trade.
Take a bus from Agira to Giardini Naxos and enjoy the approximately 68 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
Distance 68 km |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Museum inside the archaeological park with finds from ancient Naxos, useful for understanding the Greek settlement and trade.
Nearby museum in Taormina focused on Sicilian folk arts, costumes and traditions; a worthwhile cultural stop close to Giardini Naxos.
Art and archaeology displays in a historic Taormina palace, combining changing exhibitions with a central location near Giardini Naxos.
Wide seaside promenade with beach views, benches and easy strolling, especially pleasant at sunset and during the evening passeggiata.
Long bayfront stretch popular for walking, sea views and access to beaches, giving a clear sense of Giardini Naxos's resort character.
Central square near the waterfront, used for local events and a practical starting point for exploring the old town and promenade.
Pasta alla Norma is a Sicilian pasta with aubergine, tomato, basil and salted ricotta, closely tied to eastern Sicily and loved for its simple, bold flavours.
Arancini are stuffed, breaded rice balls, often filled with ragù, peas and cheese. They are a classic Sicilian street food eaten across the Taormina and Naxos area.
Caponata is a sweet-sour aubergine dish with tomato, celery, capers and olives. It is a staple Sicilian antipasto with strong local identity.
Traditional Sicilian seafood restaurant near the seafront, known for fresh fish, pasta and a relaxed local atmosphere.
Well-known casual restaurant serving Sicilian classics, pizza and seafood in a friendly setting popular with visitors and locals.
Refined seafood-focused dining with Sicilian dishes and sea views, suited to a slower dinner by the waterfront.
Moderate for Sicily: dining is reasonable, but seafront hotels in summer raise overall costs. Local buses and trains to Taormina and Catania are fairly affordable.
Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
Official public transport app
Taormina Bus Terminal -> Taormina centre
The most popular day trips by bus from Giardini Naxos are Taormina, Catania, Messina, Syracuse and Acireale. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Giardini Naxos on Omio.

Taormina is known for its ancient Greek Theatre, graceful centre and sweeping views of the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna. The town mixes Sicilian history with a refined resort feel, where medieval lanes and nearby beaches sit close together.
The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55.

Catania is a lively Sicilian city beneath Mount Etna, known for baroque buildings in dark lava stone and a vigorous street life. Its markets, piazzas and seafront give it a gritty, energetic character shaped by both volcano and sea.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:41, the last at 23:10. The fastest coach covers the 39 km distance in 54m.

Messina is a Sicilian port city known for its harbour, cathedral and the astronomical clock on the Duomo’s bell tower. It feels practical and lively, with a seafront setting and a history shaped by repeated rebuilding.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:21, the last at 23:07. The fastest coach covers the 48 km distance in 45m.

Syracuse is a historic Sicilian city known for its Greek ruins and the old island district of Ortigia. Ancient sites, Baroque streets and a lively seafront give it a character that feels both cultured and distinctly coastal.
The earliest coach runs at 03:17, the last at 21:00. The fastest coach covers the 83 km distance in 3h 25m.

Acireale is a baroque town on Sicily’s Ionian coast, known for ornate churches and a celebrated Carnival. Set above a dark lava shoreline near Catania and Etna, it feels elegant yet distinctly local.
The earliest coach runs at 06:14, the last at 22:42.
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