Gioiosa Marea Hotell

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The Hotel Avalon Sikani Resort offers rooms with beautiful views of the sea and the Aeolian Islands. It has an infinity pool, private beach and a restaurant with panoramic terrace. Located on the northern coast of Sicily, the Sikani Resort has a hillside location in the picturesque town of Gioiosa Marea. Private cruises to the Aeolian Islands are available. All rooms in the Hotel Avalon Resort are designed by the Studio Atelier Mendini. They each have a balcony, minibar and satellite TV. Within walking distance of the Sikani is one of Sicily’s largest spa and wellness centres, open to the resort’s guests. La Sciara restaurant offers Sicilian cuisine made with fresh, local ingredients. You can also enjoy snacks and cocktails at the poolside or beachside bars.

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Residence Borgo San Francesco is set near Nebrodi National Park, around 5 minutes' drive from the town of Gioiosa Marea and beautiful beaches. There is an outdoor pool. Borgo San Francesco is made up of separate villas and has large, quiet gardens. There is a sun terrace, a bowling green and an archery area as well as a playground. San Francesco Residence's apartments have well-equipped kitchens, private entrances and furnished patios. Satellite TV is provided. Staff here are multilingual. A reading area and a free internet point are provided. The Borgo's restaurant has lovely views and serves fresh, local food.

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Offering a rooftop terrace with views of the Mediterranean Sea, Yachting Club Mare is in San Giorgio, 7 km from Gioiosa Marea. Every room features a balcony with a view of the sea or the mountains. The Yachting Club has its own swimming pool and is right in front of a rocky beach, ideal for scuba diving. A sweet and savoury breakfast is served each morning and drinks are available from the bar throughout the day. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Rooms at are air conditioned and come with an LCD TV, minibar and a private bathroom. They are decorated in a marine theme with blue and white colour schemes. The hotel is 15 minutes' drive from the archaeological site of Tindari and a 40-minute drive from Milazzo and its ancient castle. Staff can organise excursions to the Aeolian Islands.

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Hotel Corallo has panoramic views over the bay at Cape Calava. Rooms have LCD TV, free Wi-Fi and most have balconies with sea views. Corallo Hotel’s rooms are air conditioned and decorated in a simple style. The hotel is located 700 metres from the beach, or guests can enjoy the outdoor pool. The hotel’s restaurant-pizzeria, Villa Smeralda is just 50 metres from the hotel. It serves typical Sicilian specialties, including fresh local fish. You can also buy a traditional gelato from the bar. There is free parking on site.

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Hotel Capo Skino overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and the Aeolian Islands in Gioiosa Marea. It offers a wide range of leisure services, including a private beach and scuba diving centre. All rooms are air conditioned and some have a balcony and sea view. Capo Skino features a swimming pool with panoramic sea views, a tennis court, and archery. Its staff provide entertainment both during the day and in the evening. Capo Skino Hotel has 2 restaurants, one on site and one at the beach. Both serve Sicilian specialities. The hotel is one kilometre from Gioiosa Marea Station and just 500 metres from the town centre.

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Set in Calavà, 2 km outside Gioiosa Marea, this residence is just 400 metres from the nearest beach. It features a swimming pool and tennis court, plus air-conditioned apartments with sea views. Apartments at Villa Rosa are on the ground or first floor. Each one comes with a TV, kitchenette and private bathroom. Most have a furnished terrace. The restaurant serves Italian and Sicilian specialities and is open at lunch and dinner. Guests have free Wi-Fi access in public areas and free parking. Staff are available via phone 24-hours a day. Residence Calavà Villa Rosa is right on the coast of north-east Sicily. It is well linked by the A20 motorway and is around 1 hour's drive from Messina harbour.

Important information

An optional Club Card can be purchased on check-in. This gives you access to the swimming pool, entertainment, mini club, beach shuttle service and a parasol and 2 deckchairs at a private beach 800 metres away.

Room information

The rooms each feature a private terrace or balcony, with views over the sea and the Eolian Island and deck chairs.

Food & beverage

The restaurant is located in a 100 year-old renovated olive oil production plant, which still displays the ancient machinery and offers great traditional Sicilian cooking. The restaurant is open from 08:00 to 10:30, from 12:30 to 14.30 and from 19:00 to 22:30. Highlights are special wine, such as the Nero d'Avola and other genuine Sicilian house wines.

Area information

The Aeolian Islands can be reached in just one hour by boat from Gioiosa Marea or Milazzo: there are 7 volcanic islands offering different views. Cefalù is also only an hour by car, it deserves a visit for its seaside, cathedral and small alleyways. In addition, you can take day excursions to: Palermo; Taormina; Monreale; Erice; Selinunte; Segestum; Agrigentum; the Valley of the Temples; Piazza Armerina; Syracuse; Noto (Baroque Art); and other splendid Sicilian localities.

Travel information

By Car: Take the Messina-Palermo A20. Exit the motorway at Patti. At the junction turn left following the S.S.113 in direction Palermo for 4 kilometres. At S. Giorgio junction turn left and pass under the railway bridge. Turn left and follow signs for AGRITURISMO S. MARGHERITA. Drive up the hill for around 2 km and you will find the hotel. By train: Patti - S.Piero Patti station is 4 kilometres away.

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Agriturismo Santa Margherita is situated overlooking the sea, with stunning views of Stromboli and the Aeolian Islands and offers a peaceful and relaxing stay in a haven of quietness, privacy and serenity. The beach is just a few minutes away. This lucky position offers easy access to the ancient colony of Tindarys (Greek theatre, Roman villa and Sanctuary of the Madonna Nera), Capo Calavà, Milazzo, Taormina, Mount Etna and Cefalù, as well as the Aeolian Islands, which can be reached either independently or visited on day trips organized through the Agriturismo and the tickets are available on the premises. The accommodation is provided in enchanting and secluded old farmhouses furnished with all modern comforts while maintaining a delightful original Sicilian-style aristocratic look: all this adorned by flowers, and submersed in palm trees, olive, orange and lemon groves and vineyards, in the most classic Mediterranean way, with full and easy access to swimming pools, tennis court and restaurant. It is the owner's pleasure to offer to his guests a tasting of a selection of delicious home made local wines as well as the famous Nero d'Avola wine.

Important information

The hotel offers either bed and breakfast accommodations or fully furnished apartments. Both choices guarantee full access to the hotel’s amenities and facilities, including swimming pools, tennis court, restaurant and baby park.

Important information

Reception is open from 09:00 until 24:00. Please inform the establishment in case of late arrival. It is recommended that you have your own mode of transport. Please note that the property is set on different levels with a lot of steps and may not be suitable for small children or older guests.

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Vr Club, brand-new resort with private beach, is your opportunity to enjoy the unspoiled Thyrrhenian Coast, and the timeless heritage of Sicily in the nearby ancient Greek colony of Tindarys Visit the famous Greek theatre, the Roman villa and the Sanctuary of the Black Virgin. Other renowned destinations such as Capo Calavà, Milazzo, Taormina, Mount Etna and Cefalù, as well as the Aeolian Islands, can be reached either independently or by tours organized by the hotel. The property offers banquet facilities a bar and barbecue area. Relax by the pool or enjoy a game of tennis, while the children have fun in dedicated facilities. Vr Club features 120 guest apartments with one, 2 or 3 bedrooms, all with terrace or patio, which overlook the Aeolians Islands. Each apartment has a reserved parking place. The same enchanted view is provided by Le Terrazze Restaurant, where you can delight with the flavours, aromas and fragrances of Sicily. At sun set, move out to the terrace and sip a cocktail, while in the evening you can enjoy entertainment in the Al Fresco Theatre or the notes of the piano bar.

Area information

The Aeolian Islands can be reached in just one hour by boat from Gioiosa Marea or Milazzo: there are 7 volcanic islands offering different views. Cefalù is also only one hour away by car, worth a visit for its seaside, cathedral and small alleyways. In addition to this, you can take day excursions to: Palermo; Taormina; Monreale; Erice; Selinunte; Segestum; Agrigentum; the Valley of the Temples; Piazza Armerina; Syracuse; Noto (Baroque Art); and other splendid Sicilian localities.

Travel information

By air: Catania airport: 145 km Reggio Calabria airport: 80 km Palermo airport: 180 km By car: - Take the A20 Messina-Palermo motorway. - Exit at Patti. - Once in Patti, take the SS 113 in the direction of Palermo. - Once you reach Gioiosa Marea, follow the road signs until you reach the B&B. By train: Gioiosa Marea station is 500 metres from the hotel.

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Located in the north of Sicily, in the centre of the charming town of Gioiosa Marea, the hotel occupies a privileged position in front of Eolian Islands and just 300 metres from the sea. Just a 2 minute walk to the centre of the city, the hotel also offers easy access to the important archaeological site of Tindari, Mount Etna, Taormina and Cefalù and Palermo. To start your day you can enjoy a typical Sicilian biological breakfast, made using homemade products, each morning.