Villa Sant’Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare

Exuding a timeless air of almost aristocratic elegance, Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea is one of Sicily’s finest hotels and retains the sense of privacy and seclusion that it held during its former life as a grand, private residence. What’s more, the property occupies its own stretch of beach on the secluded Bay of Mazzarò, with private beach cabanas for days spent basking in the sun.

Refined rooms and indulgent suites with sumptuous living rooms and separate bedrooms offer space and seclusion, and open onto colourful flowered balconies with picture-perfect sea views. For all-out indulgence opt for the hotel’s most opulent suite, complete with two bedrooms, plush furnishings and stunning views that are best admired from the suite’s private pool.

Dine on the terrace overlooking the bay at Ristorante Sant’Andrea, one of the most revered restaurants in Taormina. Take a dip in the heated infinity pool, work out in the gym, feel rejuvenated with unique spa experiences and in-room treatments, or ride the cable car to town in just three minutes to explore its cultural attractions and sophisticated shopping scene.