Giardini's long beach (mainly sand and coarse grey pebbles) curves around the crescent-shaped bay between Capo Taormina and Capo Schisò, a lick of prehistoric lava at the southern end. There is a small spiaggia libera (free beach), but most of it is given over to lidos (private beach clubs).
You will pay around €2.50 for entry, €5 for a sun lounge and €3 for an umbrella. If you fancy a bit of exercise, canoes can be hired for about €7 per hour.
