Taormina is a small and ancient
town in the Mediterranean island of Sicily, roosting on the side of Monte Tauro
and enjoying excellent views to the tallest active volcano in Europe, Mount
Etna, and the coast beneath. Sicily is a fantastic place to visit all year
round, not the least for the best food you can find in Southern Europe, warm
sunny weather and fantastic countryside views.
Taormina is definitely the most
beautiful and picturesque town amongst all the other wonderful places to visit on
the island. If you want to stay in this gorgeous town with style, there are
some great luxury hotels around. You might want to check out these two exclusive hotels:
The luxurious Atlantis Bay is built to emulate an Italian village
overlooking the stunning Bay of Sirene. Although a short way out from Taormina
in a quiet location, a cable car passes nearby to take you into town. The
choice of rooms ranges from singles and doubles all the the way up to the
Presidential Suite. All rooms have a balcony or terrace overlooking the bay,
with all the luxuries you would expect in a five star establishment, including
high speed internet access, adjustable air conditioning and a flat screen
television with satellite reception.
The restaurant has extremely high
standards and serves a choice of typical Sicilian cuisine or international
cuisine. Breakfast comprises of fresh breads, juices, yoghurts, cereals,
croissants and Sicilian breakfast items. Cocktails can be sipped overlooking
the Mediterranean in the evening in the hotel bar.
Facilities include the ‘HYD’OR Wellcome Centre’ where hot
stone massages, Ayurveda and Trilogies treatments can be experienced, amongst
many others. More relaxation is to be had around the large pool overlooking
beautiful Mermaid’s Bay. If you’re feeling slightly more energetic, there is a
full fitness suite for your use.
Another five star beauty in
Taormina and also part of the Grand Hotel chain is the Hotel Mazzarò Sea Palace
which is situated right on the beach (and
has its own private stretch of it).
You can enjoy breakfast in your
luxuriously appointed room or eat out on the terrace overlooking beautiful
Mazzarò Bay. And in the evening dine in the elegant dining room.
All rooms are comfortably and
elegantly equipped, with marble baths and private terrace or balcony complete
with lounge chair, table and chairs to enable you to take advantage of the
gorgeous view.
The hotel is also equipped with a
fitness centre, spa centre for the very best facial and body treatments and a
salt water swimming pool.
Out and about in Taormina
Of course, you’ll not be spending
all your time in the hotel. Visit the famous Greek amphitheatre, still used for
staging plays and concerts. There’s also a 13th century cathedral to explore
and lots of other old churches in the town. Find traces of Taormina’s ancient
history all over the town, in the form of old buildings, fragments of city
walls in the hills and aged pavements.
Go shopping for antiques in the
town and of course take a trip up Mount Etna, then visit one of the many bars
and restaurants for a relaxed evening afterwards.
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