Grand Hotel Faraglioni

With spectacular views over the Baia Dei Ciclopi, the Norman castle of Acicastello and the Faraglioni rocks, the hotel is right on the seafront in the heart of Acitrezza, an ancient fishing village.

On the Sicilian coastline, between the seaside towns of Taormina and Catania, Acitrezza is a pretty ancient fishing village and the ideal spot to enjoy a relaxing break in Sicily. Each of the hotel’s rooms has a small balcony and the hotel’s eye-catching cylindrical design provides the ideal opportunity to breathe in the magnificent panoramic views.

Legend has it that, during his journeys in the Mediterranean, Ulysses landed on an island inhabited by a giant with one eye, Polifemo. When Ulysses escaped, the giant flung rocks at Ulysses’ departing ship – these rocks still survive and are known as the Faraglioni.

Rooms: 50
Rate: 95 - 210 EUR

The hotel has a bar, meeting room facilities and a sun terrace looking out over wonderful views of the bay, the castle and the rocks.

The hotel has 47 rooms and 3 junior suites, decorated in elegant Italian style.

All rooms have a balcony to enhance the light, airy nature of the rooms and so that guests can enjoy the glorious views the hotel offers.

The hotel’s restaurant offers traditional Sicilian dishes, as well as international cuisine. Fresh seafood dishes are a particular speciality. To complete your meal there is a selection of traditional desserts and to compliment your food there is a choice of the finest Sicilian and Italian wines.

Castle of Acicastello (0.5km) – The castle has been a fortress since Roman times and is built out of black lava stone. As well as stunning views of the bay the castle also has a small museum illuminating its history.