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Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare
Via Nazionale 137
Taormina , 98039
Italy
Sail timeless Sicily
Glide past Isola Bella and Giardini Naxos to reach the charming town of Acitrezza. Here, meet the local Rodolico family—master boat-builders since 1908 and the last in the region.
Continue by boat to Catania and take a short stroll through the city centre. Then enjoy a traditional Sicilian lunch with former neighbours of the Trewhella family, who built Villa Sant’Andrea more than 100 years ago.
Paddle-Surfing
Paddle through the shimmering waters of Mazzarò Bay.
This relaxing activity is a great, full-body workout. It can even be combined with yoga meditations for a truly blissful experience.
The Godfather Tour aboard a vintage car
Relive the set of Ford Coppola's masterpiece. The Godfather was filmed in Savoca, 20 minutes north of Taormina. This typical Sicilian village will resonate with fans of Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece. Guests will jump aboard a vintage car and follow in Al Pacino's footsteps, visiting Bar Vitelli and the Church of St. Lucia.
Isola Bella
Discover this beautiful island near Taormina, a natural reserve protected by WWF. Also called the Pearl of the Ionian Sea, it is connected to the mainland by a narrow path of sand that is constantly shaped by streams and tides.
Luxury Cabanas on our Private Beach
Hire a private beach cabana and retreat to a personal sanctuary beside the azure sea.
Guests at Villa Sant'Andrea can hire a private beach cabana and retreat to a personal sanctuary beside the azure sea. Perfect for up to four guests, each is equipped with a comfortable sofa, table, minibar, tented veranda and two sun loungers, with access to soft drinks from the minibar, fresh fruit, Evian water spray and dedicated waiter service.
Out and about with Villa Sant'Andrea
One hundred years ago, an Englishman and his family built their dream villa on the Bay of Mazzarò. Villa Sant’Andrea has been an irresistible beachside retreat ever since.
SAIL TIMELESS SICILY
Building on our vibrant history, we invite guests to join us for an exclusive experience, which includes a fascinating boat trip with a surprising ending. Leaving from the hotel’s private beach, they will head towards Acitrezza to meet the last master boat builders in the area, who have been crafting wooden fishing vessels since 1908. As lunchtime approaches, guests will reach Catania and will be invited to an ancient palazzo for a private lunch with the owner, Rosalba Cutore and her family - the former neighbors of the Trewhella family, who built Villa Sant’Andrea back in 1919.