Santa Tecla Palace

This charming hotel, situated under the watchful gaze of the awe-inspiring Mount Etna, is fully-equipped and ideally located to satisfy the desires of numerous guests, ranging from the honey-mooning couple to the culture tourist.

During the day, discover Sicily’s rich heritage through its historic-artistic itineraries and experience its folklore through the lively country feasts and cultural events that are characteristic of this splendid, vibrant region. Areas of interest range from the Baroque splendour of Acireale, with its famous hot springs and colourful Carnival, to the treasures of Syracuse, and from the Norman Palio and the living nativity scene of Agira, to the Pupi theatre of Acrieale.

As night falls, the exclusive setting is enlivened by piano bar music, themed events, live music and dancing. If you are a sport enthusiast, you will have plenty to do: two lit tennis courts, the diving center, 200 meters of private coastline with access to numerous, fully equipped beach facilities, and a nearby exclusive 18-hole golf course are at your disposal.

Rooms: 199
Rate: 100 - 292 EUR

The spacious and colourful rooms have been designed to evoke the sensation of an old fishing village. All rooms boast spacious balconies overlooking the Ionian Sea or the Timpa and are equipped with all common facilities.

Linger over Sicilian and international specialties, such as citrus fruits, spicy meats and prestigious, full-bodied wines, at any of the hotel’s sea-view restaurants.

During the summer months, relax with a cool drink or sip on a cocktail on the terrace bar overlooking the sea. A festive array of colourful Sicilian ices and an enticing assortment of ice creams complement the ample assortment of gastronomic delights that you can savour in these beautiful surroundings.

Within easy reach of the hotel are a wealth of exciting activities and areas of interest.

You could spend the day discovering the underwater mysteries of the Ionian Sea accompanied by qualified guides from the hotel's diving centre, or ride the waves on a windsurf or boat.

Alternatively, you could explore the Etna Natural Park, go for a ride in an off-road vehicle, tackle the tracks on a mountain bike or take a trek or free-climbing course with the hotel's trainers and rock experts.

After a busy day, why not take a stroll through the bazaar, pamper yourself with a massage, or relax beside the hotel’s sea-water swimming pool?

By car:

- Take the A18 motorway Catania-Messina.
- Exit at Acireale.
- Follow the directions for Catania/Acireale, reaching the S.S. 114.
- Continue in this direction into Catania.
- At the first traffic light, turn left onto Santa Tecla.

By train:
Acireale train station is 5 km away.

By air:
Fontanarossa Catania Airport is 18 km away.