Rada di Taormina lies between Capo di Taormina and Capo Schisò, 1. 8 miles SW. The town of Taormina dominates the N end of the bay. The NW shore of the bay consists of a pebbly beach, fronting the town of Giardini, which in turn is backed by the railway and well cultivated hills. The small harbour of Porto di Giardini-Naxos is situated at the SE corner of the bay, near Castello SchisòAnchorage can be obtained about 0. 6 mile WSW of Scoglio Agònia, 18 m in height, which lies close S of Capo di Taormina, in depths of 15 to 20 m, sand and good holding ground. Anchorage can also be obtained in the S part of the bay, about 850 m N of Capo Schisò, in similar depths. Both anchorages are exposed to E and SE winds.