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Taormina
Isabella ★★★
Situated in the heart of Taormina on the
fashionable traffic-free Corso Umberto, this
well run, quiet little hotel is ideally placed for
the many restaurants and cafes of Taormina.
The hotel offers a good standard of
accommodation and bedrooms are tastefully
furnished. In the summer months the hotel’s
roof-top breakfast terrace with its panoramic
views over Taormina town and the sea is a Isabella
stunning feature. Guests may use the beach at
sister hotel Lido Caparena free of charge.
FACILITIES
● 31 rooms b/s wc (some with balcony
overlooking the sea)
● lounge
● bar
● beach facilities
● roof-top breakfast terrace
● air conditioning
● lift
Isabella Isabella
Taormina - Castelmola
Castelmola Hotel Villa Sonia
Perched high above Taormina on top of the mountain suspended between sky and sea is the
Hotel Villa Sonia ★★★★
picturesque setting for the charming village of Castelmola. Breathtaking views across Taormina
and the surrounding countryside dominated by Mount Etna make this an excellent location for In an enviable position high up in Castelmola,
a quiet, relaxing break. with stunning views over Mount Etna and the
surrounding countryside, the splendid Villa
Amongst the exotic flora including Agaves, Aloes, Capers and Prickly Pears remains of the
Sonia is a haven of peace and tranquility.
village’s mediaeval castle can still be visited and Castelmola’s ancient mosaic paved streets are Decorated in the cool Mediterranean style the
hotel exudes a welcoming, friendly atmosphere
another reminder of times past, even though today they are host to the popular cafés,
restaurants and small shops selling locally made crafts. For those wishing to visit nearby and among its facilities boasts attractive tiled
terraces, inviting swimming pool with
Taormina (approximately 4 kilometres away) there is a regualr day-time bus service to the surrounding sun terrace and an excellent
town. From here it is a short cable-car ride to the beach. restaurant where meals are served al fresco
during the summer months. Rooms are
spacious and individually styled and in
addition there are 5 cottage rooms in the hotel
gardens with large furnished terraces and
stunning Mt Etna views. These are popular for
those seeking peace and tranquility and are
accessed by a lot of steps winding through the
hotel gardens.
FACILITIES
● 44 rooms b/s wc tv
● restaurant
● lounge
● bar
● swimming pool
● poolside snack bar
● sauna and Jacuzzi (payable locally)
● air conditioning (high season)
● lift
● free shuttle to Taormina 3 times daily
● beach service (payable locally)
Hotel Villa Sonia
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