Taormina is a hilly town on the east coast of Sicily. It is located near Mount Etna, an active volcano with paths that reach the summit. The city is known for the Ancient Theatre of Taormina, an ancient Greco-Roman theatre still in operation today. Near the theater, the cliffs that descend to the sea form coves with sandy beaches. A narrow strip of sand connects to the tiny Isola Bella, which is a nature reserve.