Via S. Pietro 98050 Panarea (Sicily) − Italy
A tiny Aeolian neighborhood clinging to the hillside, Hotel Raya is set amidst the surrounding bougainvilleas, olive and lemon trees, with its terraces stretching out towards Stromboli, the volcanic island immortalized by the great Italian director Rossellini and indeed by the Lord himself; opposite, Basiluzzo, Dattilo, Lisca Bianca, Bottaro and the Formiche rocks rise up from the friendly waves. Widely described as a “Cult Hotel”, the Raya’s owner simply sees it as a place where lovers of nature and peace and quiet can finally feel in tune with themselves. Chosen by guests from all over the world as the winner of the Marco Polo Award for the finest hotel de charme in the Mediterranean.
A single philosophy: respect for nature and live in harmony with its rhythms.
Rediscover yourself in the warmth of the stunning pools waters and unique.
When the simplicity of the recipe meets the excellence of local products.
Perched on the hillside, the small village emerging Aeolian archipelago in a garden of olive trees, lemon trees and bougainvillea, Raya is there, straining with all its terraces towards Stromboli that our great Rossellini and the good Lord have made him immortal, facing a friendly sea from which emerge Basiluzzo, Dattilo, Lisca Bianca, Bottaro and ants, called by many a "Cult Hotel" but for its owner only a place where lovers of nature, the serenity and peace may finally find themselves. Awarded in 2004 with the Marco Polo Award from the choice of an international public as the best "hotel de charm" of the Mediterranean. He born in the 60s, so wanted by Paolo and Myriam divided into three different parts, little distant from each other:
Raya Alto: 29 rooms with large terraces ( standard room , junior suites , suites ), facing a sea of a thousand blue tones which shows the majestic volcano and the small islands that surround the island. A small bar offers from early morning a pleasant start to the day followed by a hearty breakfast a la carte.
Raya down: will you come down from the hill, in less than five minutes away from the sea just over 100m as the crow flies. A beautiful house by Italy To Be Saved "as a perfect example of inclusion in a rural-urban context." 5 rooms ( annex ) on the upper floor, all with beautiful terraces, 3 sea view, 2 on the hill, equipped with every comfort. On the ground-floor, in large spaces, the boutique of Myriam Beltrami.
Raya Peppe Maria projecting over the sea owes its name to a small white church that once hosted the Holy Couple and where now there is only Mary, for reasons of good-habit to say years ago laughing, the parish priest. It houses the "service area" and this is where you receive your guests arrive.
From 18 onwards on the upper terrace, aperitifs are artfully prepared you can enjoy the myriad of colors created by the sun setting behind the island reflected on the surrounding rocks.
They have less privacy, as their deck may be passing for access to other rooms.
They have a fairly independent terrace, often larger than the room itself.
Some lofts, have a large fully independent terrace.
A 5 min. walk from the reception, they are fully air conditioned. Three rooms have a large shared terrace and views of a small glimpse of the sea, other have views of the mountain. They all feature sauna shower, lie in the middle. Neighbors and local shops. There is also the Boutique Raya.
It is the smallest island of the Aeolian and less high (Timpone del Corvo the higher elevation, reaches 421 meters). With Basiluzzo, Spinazzola, Lisca Bianca, Dattilo, Bottaro, Lisca black, the Panarelli and the Ants form a small archipelago place about halfway between Lipari and Stromboli. The Mediterranean islands of Panarea and 'generous prickly pear, agave, brooms, capers and numerous plants of olive trees. The crystal clear waters have infinite shades of color.
The most beautiful place on the island is the exclusive bay of Cala Junco, extreme southern tip of Panarea, picturesque beach enclosed between walls formed by lava; top the prehistoric village. The village is concentrated in three districts: San Pietro, Ditella and Drautto.
The main road that crosses the island from north to south, not passable by car, meandering between the houses offering fantastic views including the offshore rocks and Stromboli. The island is preserved from the campsites.
Through paths and trails, marked by bushes of mastic, capers and myrtle, you are reached Timpone del Corvo from where visitors can enjoy an unparalleled view of the entire Aeolian archipelago.
You can rent directly from the island, small motor boat fishermen to explore the beautiful bay of Cala Junco and the small archipelago islands. A small sandy beach is within walking distance (20 min. Walk from the port) or using electric Ape-taxi services.
The menu of our restaurant are simple: the dishes are prepared with only the carefully selected local products, organic, organic and biodynamic. Fish is one of our seas, fish every day, whose quality is enhanced and outstanding performance by the expert hands of our chefs that recreate unique aromas and flavors ... the true flavors of the past.
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Hotel: Hotel Raya
Address: Via S. Pietro 98050 Panarea (Sicily)
Region: Sicily
Country: Italy
Official website: http://www.hotelraya.it
Telephone: +39 090 983013
Fax: +39 090 983103
Hotel email: info@hotelraya.it
By ship from Naples: 12h
By hydrofoil from Naples: 4h30m
By hydrofoil from Palermo: 4h30m
By hydrofoil from Reggio Calabria: 3h
By hydrofoil from Messina: 2h45m
By hydrofoil from Milazzo: 1h45m
By helicopter (From Catania, Reggio Calabria, Palerme, Naples airports)