Hotel Baia del Capitano
Hotel Baia del Capitano Kod hotelu: PMOBAIA Italy \ Sicily
A great choice for lovers of an authentic atmosphere and complete relaxation in a typical Sicilian environment. Guests from all over the world have been coming here for over 30 years and appreciate the traditional, slightly old-fashioned style of the hotel and excellent cuisine with typical local dishes. Founded by a carabinieri captain from Cefalu, whose coat of arms can be found in the hotel's logo, it lies in an exceptionally beautiful place on the Mazzaforno Bay. From the terrace you can admire the view of the town and the sea that will remain in your memory for a long time. The well-kept garden with beautiful olives invites you to relax on hot days.
Offer advantages
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5.2
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5.2
98% rated good or very good
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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: in the Mazzaforno district, approx. 5 km from the center of CEFALU, approx. 65 km from Palermo; approx. 90 km from the airport in Palermo; in the season, free hotel bus to the center of Cefalu (the correct date and frequency of the courses is determined by the hotel); approx. 150 m from the bus stop (approx. 3 EUR / Cefalu).
BEACH: Mazzaforno, public, with a separate section for hotel guests, sand and shingle, rocky descent to the water, protection footwear recommended, approx. 400 m from the hotel, free hotel bus in the season ( on request and if there are vacancies; the proper date and frequency of the courses is determined by the hotel), free umbrellas and sunbeds (approximate date: 15.06-15.09); approx. 150 m from the hotel, rocky descent to the sea, no beach service.
HOTEL: four-star, renovated in 2004, 52 rooms, 3-story main building with elevator and side building (crossing the street), hall, elevator, 24-hour reception, restaurant (tables also in the garden) - buffet meals, waiter or à la carte service, Italian and international cuisine, highchairs for children available, vegetarian dishes; 2 bars, including a pool bar; parking lot; conference room for 50 people, terrace with a view of the sea and Cefalu, well-kept garden, free wireless Internet in the hall; extra charges: room service; facilities for the disabled; credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express.
ROOM: classic: located in the main or side building, approx. 14-20 m², well-kept, air-conditioned (15/06 - 15/09), bathroom (bath or shower, wc; hairdryer), wireless Internet, satellite TV, telephone, safe, fridge; cot for children up to 2 years old on order before arrival (payable: approx. 10 EUR / day); superior: located in the main building, standard room furnishing, additionally: balcony (table and chairs), garden view; sea-view at a charge; classic and superior room at an extra charge.
SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT: swimming pool, fresh water, approx. 55 m², depth 1.5 m, hydro massage, free umbrellas and sunbeds by the pool, beach towels payable: approx. 1.5 EUR (each replacement: approx. 1.5 EUR); table tennis; small playground for children, piano bar; in the season, once a week Sicilian buffet in the garden with live music; extra charges: tennis court (approx. EUR 10 / h) with floodlights (approx. EUR 10 / h).
CONTACT: 0039/0921420003 ,, www.baiadelcapitano.it
- beach service
- Wi-Fi
- bus to the center and to the beach (high season)
The hours of serving meals provided in the offer 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, over which the hotelier will not have the control .
* Information on the official categorization of the hotel can be found in the description of the facilities presented ("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.
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.