Sant Alphio Garden Hotel & Spa
Sant Alphio Garden Hotel & Spa Kod hotelu: AMTSIT1RBE Italy \ Sicily
Choose a holiday in true Italian style and stay in an elegant hotel located in a picturesque corner of Sicily, only a few steps away from a sandy beach and many local attractions. From the very beginning you will feel the unique atmosphere of this place, and the friendly and hospitable staff will ensure the comfort of your stay. In the hotel restaurant you will try unique Sicilian dishes, drinks served at the bar will provide an additional dose of refreshment on hot afternoons, and the hotel swimming pool surrounded by a beautiful Mediterranean garden will be perfect for relaxation combined with active recreation. After an eventful day, we recommend a visit to the spa center with a sauna and a steam bath, and a stroll through the charming surroundings.
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Italy — Sicily
Sicily, the largest island on the Mediterranean Sea, has been fascinating for centuries by its exotica, wealth of landmarks and landscapes, which became the inspiration for many artists. Called the Island of the Sun already by the ancients, it has the highest number of sunny hours in a year in Europe.
Description
LOCATION: approx. 2.5 km from GIARDINI NAXOS with restaurants, bars and shops, approx. 9 km from the historic center of Taormina, approx. 49 km from the Etna volcano, approx. 56 km from Messina; approx. 61 km from the airport in Catania.
BEACH: Lido Azzurro, public, separate hotel p, sandy, gently shelving beach, approx. 300 m from the hotel, access via pavement, umbrellas and sunbeds payable.
HOTEL: four-star, built in 1980, regularly renovated, 156 rooms, 1 building, 4 floors, 3 elevators, lobby, 24h reception, restaurant - buffet breakfasts, à la carte lunches and dinners, Sicilian and international cuisine, 2 bars: in the lobby and by the pool; luggage storage, Mediterranean garden; conference center for max. 220 people, free wireless Internet; extra charges: parking, laundry, ironing service; credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard.
ROOM:standard: 2-person 16 m², air-conditioned (in the summer season), bathroom (bath or shower, wc; hairdryer), wireless Internet, satellite TV, telephone, small fridge; extra charges: safe; balcony (table and chairs), garden view.
SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT: swimming pool, fresh water, umbrellas and sunbeds available by the pool free of charge; gym; extra charges: SPA center: indoor swimming pool, heated, fresh water, hydro massage, sauna, steam bath, massages, face and body treatments.
CONTACT:0039/094251383, www.santalphiohotel.com
FREE OF CHARGE:
The hours of serving meals and the functioning of individual elements of the hotel infrastructure may be subject to slight changes due to seasonality, weather conditions, guests' requests or force majeure, which the hotelier will not have the control of.
* Information on the official categorization of the hotel can be found in the description of the presented facilities ("Hotel" section) and it is consistent with the categorization used in a given country. Each country uses its own criteria for awarding a specific category. The hotel categorization presented on the website www.itaka.pl and in the travel documents is our subjective assessment of the hotel standard. Half of the star means the category is too high or too low compared to the official category.
Local excursions
from the region of Palermo/Catania/Comiso:
Mount Etna and Taormina — a fascinating expedition to the symbol of Sicily - Mount Etna, Europe's highest active volcano. Ascend by coach to the height of approx. 2000 m. Optionally: aerial tramway and then Jeep travel into the craters at a height of 3,000 m (additionally payable: approx. 55 EUR, min. 18 people). Transfer to Taormina, stroll through Corso Umberto and visiting Teatro Greco. Free time - shopping. Day trip. Price - approx. 75 EUR
from the region of Palermo:
Palermo and Monreale — drive to Monreale and visiting the cathedral with magnificent medieval mosaics. Then drive to the center of Palermo - the capital of Sicily the captivates with its exotica. Visiting the cathedral with sarcophagi of the rulers of Sicily. A panoramic tour of Palermo and a visit to the Capuchins monastery, where you will find catacombs containing the mummies of monks and lay people. Free time. Day trip. Price - approx. 55 EUR (does not include entry tickets: approx. 10 EUR).
Aeolian Islands — boarding a tourist ship and cruise to the capital of the archipelago - Lipari. The town is vibrant, there are hundreds of colorful shops. A short guided tour and free time. Optionally: possibility of buying a tour around the island (additionally payable). Then sail to the island of Vulcano. Recommendable is the wonderful beach with black volcanic sand and interesting walking areas. Medicinal baths in sulfur mud, lunch in a regional restaurant (extra charge). Return cruise to Sicily. Day trip. Price - approx. 65 EUR (does not include: lunch, entrance ticket for sulphur muds: approx. 3 EUR). from the Catania/Comiso region:
Syracuse and Catania — a trip which follows in the footsteps of Sicily's history and a visit to two of the largest cities on the east coast. At the beginning visiting the old town of Syracuse, which is located on the picturesque island of Ortigia, separated from the mainland by a narrow channel. During a walk admiring the oldest Greek temple dedicated to the Apollo and the church of St. Lucia, where the famous Caravaggio painting is located. The program also includes a freshwater spring of Arethusa, where papyrus grows under natural conditions. Free time. A trip to the land part of Syracuse, a visit to one of the most important sanctuaries of Europe, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Tears. Then you will visit an extraordinary city built of lava, the second largest on the island of Catania. It is located at the foot of the Etna volcano, which activity influenced its fate and the present architecture of the Old Town, which is the work of Giovanni Battista Vaccarini. In the programme: St. Agatha's Cathedral the medieval Ursino Castle, via Cruciferi with Baroque churches, Roman amphitheater and beautiful gardens in Villa Bellini. Then free time for a walk around the volcanic via Etnea, full of shops and typical Sicilian cafes. Day trip. Price - approx. 55 EUR (does not include: lunch, entrance ticket to the Cathedral of Syracuse: approx. 2 EUR, tour guide: approx. 3 EUR).
Modica & Ragusa — two pearls of Sicilian baroque period reconstructed after the earthquake of 1693. The old town centres of these towns are dominated by rich Baroque architecture, with beautiful scenery of the Iblean hills as its backdrop. These places have been entered on the UNESCO World Heritage List and their extraordinary charm delight tourists from all over the world. The trip begins with the rocky hillside part of Ragusa, called Ibla, which is famous for its unique monuments such as St. John's Cathedral, St. George's Cathedral, St. Joseph's Church, gardens, and along its streets beautiful Baroque tenement houses can be admired. Free time. Drive to the town of chocolate - Modica, located between two gorges, hollowed by two streams. In the programme visiting the St. George's Cathedral, St. Peter's Cathedral and the ancient chocolate factory, where the production of chocolate according to recipes dating back to Spanish times and the Aztec tradition can be seen. Free time. Return to hotel. Day trip. Price - approx. 50 EUR (does not include lunch).
Local excursions are organized by local travel agencies under the conditions fixed by them. It's possible to disorganize trips due to low number of applicants.