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Taormina

Messina Gate – View of Isola Bella loop from Taormina

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Italy
Sicily
Messina
Taormina

Messina Gate – View of Isola Bella loop from Taormina

Moderate

4.6

(7)

164

runners

Messina Gate – View of Isola Bella loop from Taormina

00:57

8.09km

280m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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77 m

Messina Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

From the ancient time come two city gate, Porta Messina in the north and Porta Catania in the south. Porta Messina is a remnant of a former fortress wall. This …

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176 m

Ruins of Taormina's Ancient Thermal Baths

Highlight • Historical Site

In the background is the Chiesa di San Pancrazio.

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3

1.29 km

View of Isola Bella

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view of the island 🤩

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1.99 km

View of Mount Etna from Taormina

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely park to finish off with

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5

2.16 km

Old Town Alleyways

Highlight • Settlement

A beautiful running route in the morning hours

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6

4.02 km

A fantastic corner of architecture and greenery as you stroll towards the Greek theatre of Taormina

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7

4.18 km

Lion's Head Fountain, Taormina

Highlight • Monument

No drinking water, but it's enough to cool down.

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8.09 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.77 km

2.20 km

1.46 km

616 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.54 km

2.39 km

139 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Saturday 10 October

23°C

16°C

49 %

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