Sicily Holidays
IntroductionHello, my name is Rosaria Quartucci and I am a hotel entrepreneur who has had the fortune to be born in Taormina and to subsequently develop my businesses here. The privilege of living and working in a place known all over the world for its beauty has determined all the choices in my life. It is for this reason that I wish to convey to the guests at my two hotels, Hotel Villa Ducale and Villa Carlotta and to all travellers my secret wish, which is to offer to guests that choose to visit my country a picture painting of Sicily where art, nature, traditions, history and culture combine together as one with true Sicilian spirit and welcome. More»
1. Itinerary Belvedere > Isolabella
It is at Belvedere that Taormina truly conquests. Sea, stars, silence and love. The small square which is often full of lovers. I begin my descent towards l’Isola Bella.To arrive at the small square in Belvedere you can cross Via Pirandello or Via Bagnoli Croci. On Via Bagnoli Croci you come across the beautiful Parco Duca di Cesàro...
2. Itinerary Porta Messina > Baia Spisone
From Via Porto Pasquale we start a new route tracing the oldest part of the Roman Via Valeria to reach the coast leading to Messina.
Passing the great cemetery gate, we walk down the road and glimpse the entrance to the Bove Marino route which takes us directly to the vast Spisone beach.
3. Itinerary Madonna delle Grazie
This is the old route of the fishermen of Taormina that lived in the adjacent area of ‘Le Mura’ which in a few minutes meets the sea of Villagonia.To take this little road you need only to walk along Via Roma or Via Bagnoli Croci near the south gate of the Giardino Pubblico (public gardens).
4. Itinerary Boat Ride
From Porta Messina we cover a short length of Via Pirandello and in a few minutes arrive at the cable car to quickly reach the Baia (bay) di Mazzarò, a delightful cove between the Baia di S. Nicola and the Baia di Isola Bella.At the beach we wait for Tano, a fisherman with his multi-coloured boat with whom we can admire all the coast.
5. Itinerary Porta Catania > Castelmola
From Porta Catania we go uphill to the Via Diodoro Siculo and walking along the Via Chiusa we come across Piazza Von Gloeden.From here we go up the steps in front of the drinking mountain and meet the old Via Saraceni.
6. Itinerary Via Rocca (Fortezza) > Corso Umberto I
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7. Itinerary A walk in Taormina
At whatever hour of the day or night walking in Taormina offers the tourist a pleasant and relaxing feeling of familiarity.The welcome of the inhabitants towards strangers is part of the historical baggage that its population has accumulated after centuries of domination and interaction with people from every country and culture.
Taormina honeymoon 2010
Taormina is absolutely one of the most romantic places in the world to celebrate your Honeymoon or Anniversary....
Villa Carlotta is the perfect place to start your life together or to rekindle your romance by celebrating your anniversary >
Taormina cooking classes package:
The Hotel Villa Carlotta is the perfect location to learn the traditions and culture of Sicily through its cuisine and its wines. You will enjoy the friendliness of the locals and will have the opportunity to take cooking lessons.. >
Villa Ducale awarded for excellence at the Condè Nast Johansens 2010 in London
The charming Hotel Villa Ducale situated in the sublime background of Mediterranean countryside loved and appreciated by tourists since the period of the Grand Tour received the award for ‘Best Romantic Hotel’ with breathtaking and unforgettable views from its terraces of both the coast and Mount Etna..... >
Hotel Villa Carlotta wins best luxury hotel in the 2010 tripadvisor travelers’ choice awards.
Unlike any other hotel awards programs in the world, TripAdvisor® Travelers' Choice® winners are based on the millions of real and unbiased reviews and opinions about hotels.... >
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