Castello Di San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa in Calatabiano, Sicily

Castello Di San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa offers suites set within a 10-acre park on the coast, 20 minutes' drive from Taormina. Each air-conditioned suite includes a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities, with some rooms offering views of Mount Etna. The property also has bungalows in the garden and a private beach area with sun loungers.

The hotel has two restaurants: Mastri Flavetta, a traditional Sicilian dining hall open for dinner from May to October, and Giardino di Pietra for outdoor dining. During summer, the grill restaurant by the pool serves lunch. A buffet breakfast is served each morning, and the wine list features extensive Sicilian wines.

The on-site spa includes a hot tub, a Turkish bath, and a sauna, along with a steam room and fitness/spa locker rooms. Guests can book customized spa treatments such as body scrubs, wraps, facials, and massages, including couples massage. Yoga classes are also available in the spa lounge or relaxation area.

The property offers a tennis court, bike rentals, and water sport facilities on site, including canoeing and windsurfing. A seasonal outdoor swimming pool with a shallow end is open, with sun loungers and a pool bar. Children have access to a playground and outdoor play equipment, plus board games and kids' meals.

The hotel is 5 minutes' drive from Calatabiano and within easy reach of Mount Etna and the Museum and Archaeological Area of Naxos. A shuttle service, airport drop-off and pick-up, and car hire are available at the property. Private check-in/check-out and a tour desk assist with local excursions such as horse riding and scuba diving.

Location: 20 minutes from Taormina, near Mount Etna

Rooms: Suites in a 17th-century castle with garden bungalows

Dining: Two restaurants - Mastri Flavetta & Giardino di Pietra

Wellness: Spa with Turkish bath, sauna, and yoga classes

Activities: Tennis court, bike rentals, water sports on site

Family: Children's playground, kids' meals, board games

Service: Airport shuttle, car hire, tour desk