Mongiove beach in the province of Messina: a natural spectacle not to be missed!
01 September 2023 - Categorie: Secluded places, Sea, beaches, coasts and islands, Nature tourism Tags:
The topics covered in our newsroom are countless: from typical Sicilian cuisine and where to taste it to nature reserves, from castles to ghost towns, from the sea to the woods, from open-air museums to salt museums, from the best-known places to secret and hidden ones in the most disparate corners of our wonderful Sicily. Architectural and naturalistic beauties designed ad hoc for the hundreds of national and international tourists who decide to spend their holidays here every year. And in this cyclone of information and suggestions, one of the most beautiful beaches on the island could certainly not be missing: that of Mongiove with its caves.
Mongiove is a small fishing village protected by Monte Giove (or Mongiove to be precise) and is located near the Natural Reserve of the Marinello lakes along the Tyrrhenian coast in the Gulf of Patti, in an area rich in olive trees and fig trees. India. Very characteristic of the area is the beach of Mongiove with the presence of caves and stacks a short distance from the shore.
The beach of Mongiove, in the province of Messina, is one of the most splendid and uncontaminated in Sicily with fine white sand mixed with pebbles and clear and transparent water. It is located near Capo Peloro and offers breathtaking views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea and is mainly free for bathing, with the exception of some beaches that offer the opportunity to rent sunbeds and umbrellas. Even the seafront offers endless possibilities: from the delicious pizza cooked in a wood-burning oven, to fresh fruit granita, the minimarket, cannoli, tennis courts and golf courses.
But now let's talk about the wonderful landscape that will leave you speechless and which, at the very least, is one of the must-see places in Sicily! The first natural wonder you come across, easily reachable on foot, are the stacks that are located close to Grotte Beach. Even more suggestive are the caves dug into the rocks and which emerge directly from the water and are, for this reason, only accessible by sea. Only the sound of the waves, the noise of the stones under your feet and the rumble of your voice will accompany you.
And after the time spent letting yourself be enchanted by this earthly paradise where the shades of the water and the colour of the rocks change with the passing of the hours and according to the angle of the Sun, you can visit the most interesting places in the area such as Taormina, which has always fascinated artists and intellectuals, the nearby seaside destinations of Mazzarò Bay, Capo Sant’Andrea, Isola Bella and Giardini di Naxos. And again, destinations such as the Etna Park, the Alcantara Gorges, the Nebrodi Mountains, Caltagirone and its ceramics. And if you feel tired after this adventurous day, you can always stay in one of our fantastic private villas with pools in the area.
Recommended villas
Villa Luce: A few kilometres from Taormina, one of the most important international tourist centers and one of the greatest destinations of the famous Grand Tour, you will find this wonderful property. You just have to let yourself be caressed by the sea breeze in the large terraces of Villa Luce that will give you an unprecedented and uninterrupted view of the sea and the bay of the city. Whether you want to relax on the sofas of the spacious outdoor patio on the first floor, or take a dip in the refreshing swimming pool located on one of the two large terraces, this delightful residence is for you. With its 4 double bedrooms, one of which is a master bedroom on the first floor with a view of the blue sea of Taormina, the residence is ready to welcome you whether you are with family or friends.
Villa Tao: Villa Tao is a wonderful luxury residence located in the beautiful city of Taormina, just 10 minutes walk from the center and just over a kilometer from the fantastic Sicilian sea. Immersed in a garden of 2000 square metres, the villa is surrounded by fragrant Mediterranean vegetation with a thousand shades of green where you will find the splendid private salt purified pool and a fantastic Jacuzzi where you can relax surrounded by the smells of north-eastern Sicily.
Nerello Mascalese: Splendid country residence located on the slopes of the Etna volcano, very close to the characteristic town of Randazzo. With its 5 bedrooms, it is ready to welcome you whether you are with family or friends for a holiday of peace and quiet, detached from the chaos of the city. The residence has many shaded corners in which to relax and a delightful private swimming pool in which to cool off in the hottest hours and be able to observe the wonderful panorama over the hills of Eastern Sicily.
Buena Vista: Majestic and elegant private villa in one of the most sought-after cities by world tourism: Taormina. With its 3000 square meters of garden, get ready for a holiday in the colors of eastern Sicily, enjoy the quiet inside the wonderful Jacuzzi located on the terrace of the house to give you an unprecedented view of the sea and the bay of the city since always most praised by writers, philosophers and artists such as Goethe, Nietzsche and Klimt.
Borgo degli Aranci: In the village of Fiumefreddo, at the foot of Mount Etna and in front of the Ionian Sea, this spectacular residence is born, surrounded by citrus trees whose scent of oranges will delight your holidays. The residence is divided into three wonderful houses close to each other and surrounded by 11 hectares of land whose green lawn will lead you to the splendid swimming pool overlooking the gentle slope that naturally slopes towards the sea.
Viagrande: Luxurious villa with private pool located in Viagrande, on the south-eastern side of Etna. Furnished with taste and elegance but with a modern spirit, this splendid residence will give you moments of absolute quiet on its well-equipped and covered terrace or in its swimming pool immersed in the green of the English lawn and surrounded by Mediterranean plants.
Vecchia Dimora Resort: Wonderful residence just a few kilometers from the Etna Volcano Park, detached from the chaos of the city and the classic tourist circuits to give you the opportunity to breathe the pure and nostalgic Sicily of an aristocratic past. Villaetna is an aristocratic home that has been renovated with great taste and attention to detail to preserve its splendid Baroque architecture. With its fantastic private swimming pool surrounded by the green nature of eastern Sicily, it is ready to give you immense peace and tranquility but also an excellent starting point for exploring this delightful part of the island.
Villa Tao: Villa Tao is a wonderful luxury residence located in the beautiful city of Taormina, just 10 minutes walk from the center and just over a kilometer from the fantastic Sicilian sea. Immersed in a garden of 2000 square metres, the villa is surrounded by fragrant Mediterranean vegetation with a thousand shades of green where you will find the splendid private salt purified pool and a fantastic Jacuzzi where you can relax surrounded by the smells of north-eastern Sicily.
Nerello Mascalese: Splendid country residence located on the slopes of the Etna volcano, very close to the characteristic town of Randazzo. With its 5 bedrooms, it is ready to welcome you whether you are with family or friends for a holiday of peace and quiet, detached from the chaos of the city. The residence has many shaded corners in which to relax and a delightful private swimming pool in which to cool off in the hottest hours and be able to observe the wonderful panorama over the hills of Eastern Sicily.
Buena Vista: Majestic and elegant private villa in one of the most sought-after cities by world tourism: Taormina. With its 3000 square meters of garden, get ready for a holiday in the colors of eastern Sicily, enjoy the quiet inside the wonderful Jacuzzi located on the terrace of the house to give you an unprecedented view of the sea and the bay of the city since always most praised by writers, philosophers and artists such as Goethe, Nietzsche and Klimt.
Borgo degli Aranci: In the village of Fiumefreddo, at the foot of Mount Etna and in front of the Ionian Sea, this spectacular residence is born, surrounded by citrus trees whose scent of oranges will delight your holidays. The residence is divided into three wonderful houses close to each other and surrounded by 11 hectares of land whose green lawn will lead you to the splendid swimming pool overlooking the gentle slope that naturally slopes towards the sea.
Viagrande: Luxurious villa with private pool located in Viagrande, on the south-eastern side of Etna. Furnished with taste and elegance but with a modern spirit, this splendid residence will give you moments of absolute quiet on its well-equipped and covered terrace or in its swimming pool immersed in the green of the English lawn and surrounded by Mediterranean plants.
Vecchia Dimora Resort: Wonderful residence just a few kilometers from the Etna Volcano Park, detached from the chaos of the city and the classic tourist circuits to give you the opportunity to breathe the pure and nostalgic Sicily of an aristocratic past. Villaetna is an aristocratic home that has been renovated with great taste and attention to detail to preserve its splendid Baroque architecture. With its fantastic private swimming pool surrounded by the green nature of eastern Sicily, it is ready to give you immense peace and tranquility but also an excellent starting point for exploring this delightful part of the island.