Giardini Naxos doesn't quite have the striking beauty and fantastic views of neighbour Taormina but, unlike the latter, it does have its own beach, the proximity of which is the key feature here. With both living room and bedroom balcony doors open, you can enjoy breaking waves, bobbing boats and great vista without having to do much more than shuffle along the sofa or lean over in bed. It's a great way to wake up in the morning and, come to that, fall asleep at night. There are a few buildings and a road between the apartment and the beach, but this doesn't much spoil the view.
The flat is spacious, and the front bedroom is pretty big. It's an old apartment with some modernisation nice touches, e.g. the prints in the bedrooms. Note that the road side of the apartment doesn't get much sun and there is some traffic noise there. By contrast, the beach side is sunny, and quiet even with the balcony doors open.
Enzo was really helpful and the place is well equipped. The WiFi signal could be stronger!
We really enjoyed our stay here and would recommend it, though the location won't suit everyone, so do check. If you want to visit Taormina by day and escape from the crowds in the evening, then this is a great way to do it.