Belmond Villa Sant’ Andrea Hotel, Sicily

Tucked away in the secluded bay of Mazzarò against a striking backdrop of limestone cliffs, lies the impossibly romantic retreat of Villa Sant’ Andrea; an elegant beachfront residence on the shores of the Ionian sea – a stone’s throw from the historic Sicilian town of Taormina.

Villa Sant’ Andrea was originally built by an aristocratic family in 1919, and became a chic retreat in the 1950s for wealthy Italians and Europeans who were drawn to the beautiful luxe setting with its dreamy sea views and blue grottos.

Spanning across the sheltered cove, the villa is made up of a number of beautiful Art Deco buildings and boasts its own private beach with butlers on hand to tend to your every whim. In the villa’s east wing there is also a vast heated infinity pool offering dramatic views over the glittering azure seas. The villa also houses a fully-equipped gymnasium, alongside a wellness spa offering an extensive range of beauty therapy treatments and massages for the ultimate indulgence.

The hotel is furnished with an established upscale restaurant proffering an exquisite menu of locally-sourced cuisine paired with an expansive wine and cocktail list, as well as more casual dining options available at the bar or on the beach, where the sounds of lapping waves and cicadas add a touch of Roman Holiday magic to the air.

Villa Sant' Andrea also provides picnics on the beach to its guests, as well as hosting unique outdoor cinema experiences on select dates over the summer months, where a large screen is set up on the sand and chilled glasses of Moet & Chandon are served to guests as they relax against sumptuous loungers and watch an iconic Italian classic.

The hotel provides a regular shuttle service to Taormina town, with an additional and convenient 3-minute cable car ride directly into town for guests wishing to explore Taormina for themselves.

Villa Sant’ Andrea’s concierge service can also arrange an array of tours, including helicopter rides over the world-famous volcanoes of Mount Etna on Sicily and Stromboli on the Aeolian Islands, as well as opportunities to catch a sunset performance at the majestic Greco-Roman amphitheater in the heart of Taormina. There are also watersports and boat tours that depart directly from the hotel.

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