Giardini Naxos Holiday
From its early days as a Greek settlement to its current incarnation as a tranquil resort, Giardini Naxos has always welcomed visitors. Once the launching site of Garibaldi's attack on the Bourbon troops in Calabria, you can now enjoy the lush slopes, volcanic cliffs and pebbly beach with more leisurely activities in mind. A variety of watersports and a good selection of bars will cater for the thrill seekers amongst you, while a tradition of fine food and promenading along the waterfront will sate those craving a holiday with a dash of Italian style. Indeed Giardini Naxos could be described as the eastern coast's ultimate beach town, a place which swims by day and swings by night.
Beaches
There are various beaches in and around Giardini Naxos. The main, long crescent beach comprises sand and pebbles with several lidos. The lidos have changing and showering amenities plus bars and restaurants. Pedalos, parasols and sun loungers can be hired. There is another man-made beach of coarse grey sand at Recanti, and another rocky lava strip behind the hotels past the harbour. Numerous watersports are on offer.
Shopping
Giardini Naxos boasts a wide selection of boutiques, shops and bazaars, mainly clustered along the seafront and in the old town. Every week, there is a large local market in Recanti selling clothing, accessories, fruit and vegetables.
Nightlife
As the Sicilian way of life dictates, evening entertainment is traditionally based around the evening meal. Enjoy sitting outside a restaurant with a glass of wine, and then take a stroll along the promenade. There are plenty of open-air bars and a few open-air clubs to choose from
Local Specialities
There are many restaurants and cafés to chose from, ranging from intimate family-owned trattorias and garden restaurants to fast food bars. While in Sicily, why not sample some of the fantastic delicacies on offer such as 'maccheroncini con le sarde' - a classic dish comprising flaky sardines on a bed of macaroni mixed with pine nuts, saffron, raisins and fresh fennel?