Villa Sant'Andrea Taormina Mazzarò - Sicily

It would be hard to imagine a more beautiful setting for a hotel, than that enjoyed by Taormina's Villa Sant'Andrea: surrounded by lush subtropical gardens and just steps away from the warm sea lapping the shores of Mazzarò Bay.

Since the 1950's, a steady stream of glamorous Italian celebrities and members of the international Jet Set have graced the antique-filled rooms of Villa Sant Andrea, passing the time of day lazing in the Sicilian sunshine on the hotel's sea view terraces or private beach.

A magnificent view of Mazzarò Bay and across the sea as far the Calabrian coast can be admired from the panoramic terrace of Villa Sant Andrea's "Oliviero" restaurant. Here, as one might easily expect in one of Sicily's finest seafront hotels, the fish and seafood are simply divine. On warm balmy evenings, the soft notes of live piano music accompany guests partaking in a cocktail or after dinner drink on the terrace of the hotel's "Colapesce" bar.

On Villa Sant Andrea's private beach, guests find beach umbrellas, sun loungers, beach huts, and showers. Refreshment is available at the beach bar in the form of cocktails, long drinks, sorbets, crushed ices and a host of delicious sweet and savoury snacks. For active types, there is a professional Water Sports and Diving Center whilst for those wishing to indulge in some serious pampering, the Oasi Benessere wellness area is an absolute must.