Residence Villa Giardini

Stay here to be a short stroll from Giardini Naxos’ seafront, so beach days, boat trips and gelato runs are beautifully easy. Wander the promenade to lido beaches and seafood trattorias, or hop on a bus to postcard-pretty Taormina for theatre views, boutique browsing and aperitivo on Piazza IX Aprile. Fancy a bit of nature? Sail to Isola Bella’s cove, hike the lava fields around Mount Etna, or swim beneath basalt cliffs at the Alcantara Gorges.

The vibe at the hotel is relaxed and Mediterranean. Cool off in the seasonal outdoor swimming pool framed by palm trees, laze on the sun terrace to catch those rays, or retreat to shady gardens with a good book and an ice-cold granita. There’s free Wi-Fi to plan adventures, a helpful reception for tours and transfers, and convenient parking if you’re road-tripping Sicily’s east coast.

This is Sicily, so eating well is effortless. Start your day with a simple breakfast when included, grab coffees and snacks from the bar kiosk in season, then follow your nose to the promenade for arancini, wood-fired pizza and just-caught fish. Prefer picnics? Local bakeries, fruit shops and supermarkets are moments away. Sea swims, Etna sunsets and old-town evenings – this place wraps the best of Naxos and Taormina into one easygoing, sun-kissed stay.