Hotel Caparena

Hotel Overview

Situated in a beautiful spot just outside of Taormina, surrounded by nature and close to the beautiful beaches of the coast, the Hotel Caparena is ideally located for anyone looking for a relaxing holiday on Sicily east's coast. All the shops and historic attractions can be found in the picturesque town of Taormina just 15 minutes away, including the ancient Greek theatre, the impressive Mount Etna, and some of the best beaches in Sicily such as Spisone Beach.

This elegant and luxurious hotel provides the perfect place to spend a peaceful and truly relaxing holiday, away from the noise of everyday life and features all the comforts you would need with its 88 well-appointed rooms and a fantastic selection of facilities designed to help you relax. Guests looking to unwind can take advantage of the wonderful spa and wellness club facilities with a heated indoor pool, a well-equipped fitness centre, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam rooms, a hydro massage pool along with several massage rooms where you can indulge yourself in a variety of massage/beauty treatments. Not just for leisure however, the hotel can also cater for guests staying for business reasons or wishing to host special events with several meeting/conference rooms, banquet facilities and all the event catering you need for special events such as weddings provided by the professional and multilingual staff. To help you make the most of your stay in this beautiful area the hotel also offers a free shuttle service into Taormina during the peak months and additional services at the hotel include a 24-hour front desk, free onsite parking and high-speed wireless internet is available for additional charge.

##Location
Considered one of Sicily's first tourist resorts, the town of Taormina attracts many tourists for its idyllic position on the coast and many beautiful and historical sights. Some of the popular attractions in the town include its old quarter full of remnants from its Greek and Roman occupation including the ruins of a castle and medieval buildings. Since it's development due to tourist interest the town also has a host of modern attractions with the best shopping found in the centre along with a great selection of restaurants and bars offering evening entertainment and traditional cuisine. The nearby beach also provides a great way to spend a holiday whether relaxing on the fine sands or enjoying some of the water sports on offer, and during the summer months there are often festivals providing even more entertainment.

##Accomodation
The 88 elegant and well-appointed rooms at the hotel include an excellent choice of accommodation with classic/superior double rooms, triple rooms and luxurious junior suites. All of the rooms and suites feature a range of amenities to help make your stay more comfortable including: air conditioning – telephone – minibar – satellite TV – balcony - desk – high-speed internet (surcharge) – private bathroom – bath/shower – toiletries – hair dryer.

##Eating and Drinking
The Veranda Restaurant is open all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner where you can enjoy your meals with the impression of being between the sky and the sea with features such as its large French windows.

For special occasions or a treat there is also the La Pergola, an elegant restaurant on the panoramic top floor of the hotel, guests can enjoy a relaxed setting with a regional and international menu that is also available. Alternatively there is also the outdoor garden restaurant available weather permitting with its beautiful surroundings, guests can enjoy rich sumptuous buffets in the evening during August and it is the ideal spot for special events.

Lastly the hotel also has a stunning beach restaurant open for lunch only, where you can enjoy a delicious a-la-carte menu while dining al-fresco style on the terrace.

Along with the restaurants there is also the main bar “La Meridiana”, a great place to relax with friends or family and serving a wide range of drinks; additionally snacks and drinks can also be enjoyed at the beach bar and the pool bar.

##Swimming Pools
There are both outdoor and indoor swimming pools available depending on the season at this hotel, with the outdoor pool open during the summer months and the indoor pool part of the spa and wellness club. The outdoor pool is situated in the hotel's pretty gardens with a sun terrace full of loungers and parasols to help you make the most of the sun, along with a pool bar nearby serving welcome refreshments and snacks.