Hotel Capotaormina, Taormina Mare, Sicily, Italy

• beachfront location on its own rocky peninsula • 5 minutes walk to funicular up to the main town of Taormina • 10 minutes drive to Taormina historical centre • 5 minutes to public beach at Isola Bella

A unique hotel built into the hillside of its own rocky peninsula the Atahotel Capotaormina is a modern hotel with the hint of a nautical theme running throughout. The hotel's private beach, perfect for enjoying the morning sunshine, and outdoor pool are reached through amazing caves carved into the rock, where the pool and sun loungers are perched on rocks above the sea with spectacular views of the Bay of Naxos. Guests can enjoy days relaxing by the pool or soaking up the sun on the beach and evenings sipping cocktails surrounded by panoramic views. The funicular to Taormina, running late into the evening, is within walking distance and opens up an abundance of bars and restaurants to enjoy.

• outdoor seawater pool with sun loungers and parasols • outdoor whirlpool • 'L'Approdo' pool bar • 'Scogliera' restaurant serving a lunch buffet and à la carte evening meals • private pebble beach with sun loungers, parasols and 'Spaggia' beach bar serving snacks • unique walkways through caves in the hillside to the beach and pool • 'Bar Svevo' with large sun terrace, panoramic views and occasional live music • 'Alcantra' breakfast restaurant • 'Naxos' restaurant overlooking the Bay of Naxos • FREE regular hotel shuttle bus service to Taormina Alta • extra charge for WiFi throughout hotel • extra charge for sauna and beauty centre with treatments and hairdresser • fitness room • gift shop • concierge service offering local information and booking of activities and excursions • FREE outdoor parking • extra charge for garage parking • lift • 190 bedrooms

for 2 people on bed and breakfast sharing a classic room with twin beds, private bath, shower, WC, balcony and garden view. Triple rooms are also available. Superior rooms with a sea view are available at a supplement. All rooms have satellite TV, hairdryer, minibar, safe and air conditioning.

• hot and cold buffet breakfast • half board is available at a supplement