Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare
An exclusive escape on Sicily’s scenic east coast
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Once an opulent family villa, the 70-room Villa Sant’Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare sits in the bay of Taormina Mare, on the scenic east coast of Sicily, and retains the feel of a private residence — with an exclusive beach, no less.
The Belmond team has gone to great lengths to make the character of the original villa, constructed in 1919, the heart and soul of the property. When you aren’t soaking up views of the Mediterranean or the lush landscaping, you’re running your fingers over plush fabrics, climbing marble staircases or pausing to contemplate the glorious pink geraniums, Baroque artwork and heirlooms scattered across the seasonal property.
And with its immersive experiences — picture boat and helicopter trips, island tours in an iconic Ape Calessino three-wheeler and meandering visits to the hilltop towns of Savoca and Forza d’Agro in a vintage Fiat 500 — Villa Sant’Andrea offers an ideal blend of culture, sightseeing and relaxation with mighty Mount Etna and charming Taormina village at your doorstep.
Getting There
Via Nazionale 137, Taormina Mare, 98039 Italy
TEL800-237-1236
TEL39-0942-6271-200
NEARBY AIRPORT(S)
CTA (45-55 min)
PMO (3 hr-3 hr 20 min)