One of Taormina’s most prestigious hotels, Villa Sant’Andrea Beach Club in the iconic Mazaro Bay, near the picturesque resort town on the east coast of Sicily, opened on June 10, 2024 as the first beach club in the Belmond portfolio of hotels.

The hotel has 71 rooms, a restaurant, 3 bars, a beach club on a private beach, an outdoor heated swimming pool, a SPA center, a water sports center, a children’s club, conference and banquet rooms. Next door there is a golf course.

Holidays at the hotel are available for families and groups of friends, and are organized according to the concept of “Villeggiatura” – a celebration of the endless Italian summer holidays from dawn to dusk on the seashore.

The modern Mediterranean design of Villa Sant’Andrea retains the charm of a private summer residence from the 1950s, highlighted by antique tiles and ceramics that pay attention to the craftsmanship of Sicilian artisans, as well as the natural surroundings of the Isola Bella Nature Reserve.

Inspired by a mid-century aesthetic, the new Lido Villeggiatura beach club comes to life with stylish white and blue striped sun loungers and umbrellas in the azure hues of the sea. For those seeking more privacy, six cabanas are available with plush sofas, private sun loungers and even tented verandas where alfresco dining is served al fresco by a caring butler.

Bright and inviting cushions, whose lace merletto is typical for
Islands, colorful straw fabrics, and custom blue lava tiles from the nearby Mount Etna decorate the bar and draw attention to local traditions. The hotel’s historic gardens, Sicilian terracotta vases and subtropical plants, curtains like white sails blown by the sea breeze and filled with sunlight create the perfect backdrop for a carefree summer in Sicily.

The Lido Villeggiatura beach club has launched a host of activities for the summer season, from sunrise yoga and water sports to coastal excursions on board the Apreamare Gozzo 35 yacht, including a visit to the Isola Bella nature reserve for scuba diving. In the evenings at the club there are indispensable DJ sets and movies under the stars.

Guests and visitors can enjoy the cuisine of Villa Sant’Andrea’s restaurants located right on the coastline: from gastronomic dinners at Brizza and exciting culinary experiences with Chef D’Angelo accompanied by rare Etna wine aged at sea to seafood dinners at Ristorante Sant ‘Andrea and Brace Grill at the bar, where pizza and the morning’s catch of fish are grilled in full view of the guests. Special dinners with Michelin stars from around the world will be announced later this season.

Lido Villeggiatura is open daily for guests and visitors until the hotel closes on November 3, 2024:
• Free sun loungers and umbrellas are included in the room rate at Villa Sant’Andrea
• Visitor prices start from 300 euros and include access to a private beach, two sun loungers, beach umbrella, towels, amenities, Wi-Fi
• For guests and visitors, private cabanas are available from €1,000 and can accommodate up to four people. The service includes a comfortable tented living room with a veranda, sun loungers and a sofa, as well as access to a minibar with complimentary soft drinks and a bottle of champagne. For an additional fee you can organize lunch or a picnic in the cabana.

RESERVATION:

Ekaterina Deryabina
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Elina Shkolyarenko
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Mikail Gadiev
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