Grand Hotel Miramare
(bon appetit - half board 3 nights (dinner Saturday, Tuesday & Friday); room and breakfast 4 nights.

This distinguished hotel is located on the hillside below Taormina town centre and has magnificent views of the bay of Mazzaro and Isola Bella. Steps descend through the flowers and trees of the attractive terraced gardens to the tennis court and swimming pool.

Weather permitting, al fresco dining is a feature of the restaurant and its open-air terrace. The town centre is within a 10 minutes walk and the cable car to the beach below is within 5 minutes walk.

68 air-conditioned mostly twin-bedded rooms and suites, all with bath or shower, satellite Sky TV, mini-fridge and safe. Standard rooms are at the front of the hotel and overlook a small car park. Rooms with sea view and balcony are available at a supplement.

• Fully air-conditioned  (only July and August daytime)
• Lounge and aperitif bar
• Terraced gardens
• Tennis court (local charge)
• Swimming pool with terrace and sunbeds, parasols and pool towels
• Poolside snack bar open from June to September
• Lift (but not to all floors)
• Internet point (local charge)
• Car parking (local charge of €8 per day)

Due to steps through terraces leading to the pool this hotel may be unsuitable for persons with restricted mobility.