Taormina needs no introductions, such is its international repute; it can be reached in just a few minutes from the hotel. At the end of the day, a stroll through its streets to admire the beauty of a place which has maintained its glory intact for thousands of years is undoubtedly a delight that very few can boast.
Settled on a hill of the Monte Tauro, Taormina dominates two grand, sweeping bays below and on the southern side, the top of Mount Etna, the european highest active volcano, often capped with snow, offering to the visitors a breathtaking, dramatic and memorable view over almost one hundred miles of Mediterranean sea. As soon as you arrive,  you will feel the magical, mythical atmosphere spread all around which has enchanted visitors from all over the world for years and years. Since the opening of the first hotel in 1874, Taormina has become one of the world top touristic destinations where visitors can experience a perfect combination of old times charming atmosphere, preservation of history and culture, an elegant and lively way of life to be enjoyed in relaxing walks through the old town pedestrian areas. The tourist has a lot to do and see : top level art performances at the Greek theatre, several painting exhibitions held in local palazzi and churces, fine elegant shopping along the famous "Corso Umberto" with its classical music cafès and pastry shops. Or visiting local art museums, taking naturalistic walks in the surounding countryside, golfing at the nearby 18-holes green, enjoying the fantastic beaches at easy reach, where the mild mediterranean climate allows to practise all water sports as swimming, scuba diving, sailing, windsurfing, or just sunbathing for nearly eight months a year and even more.