10 Beach Hotels in the South of Italy
Italy
You can’t go wrong with Italy for a carefree holiday. Here you can lie in the sun, eat great-tasting food and walk along quiet and narrow little streets with a rich history. In honor of Italian week, we have selected ten beach hotels in the south of the country.
1. UNAHOTELS Naxos Beach Sicilia
The four-star resort hotel Atahotel Naxos Beach is found in Giardini Naxos on the east coast of Sicily and is considered one of the best places for a beach holiday: here you will find a clear sea, beaches, great cuisine and beautiful landscapes.
How to get there
- By car from Catania Fontanarossa Airport ≈ 50 minutes.
In the hotel
- Private beach.
- Swimming pool.
- Business center.
- Fitness center.
- Spa services.
- Entertainment.
For holidays with children
- Children’s play area.
- Children’s pool.
- Games room.
- Nanny.
What to see
Naxos Museum, Archeological Museum, Schiso Castle, Santa Maria Della Visitazione Church, San Pancrazio Church and St. Pantalone Church. From here you can set off to visit Mount Etna.
2. Eolian Milazzo Hotel
Eolian Milazzo hotel is found in the small Sicilian town of Milazzo. Beautiful beaches, elite villas, as well as a number of historical sites in the vicinity.
How to get there
- By car from Catania Fontanarossa Airport ≈ 1 hour 40 minutes.
In the hotel
- Private beach.
- Swimming pool.
- Business center.
- Fitness center.
- Sports.
- Spa services.
- Bicycle hire.
- Pets allowed.
For holidays with children
- Children’s pool.
- Nanny.
What to see
The history of Milazzo dates to ancient Greek times, hence there are lots of sites to visit here. The most notable are: Milazzo fortress and the churches of Rosario and San Giacomo Apostolo. Once you have seen the prettiest sites in the town we recommend getting out of town to visit the ethnographic museum.
3. Plaza Hotel Catania
This four-star hotel is located in the town of Catania. All around you will find churches made from volcanic material, dark sand on the beaches and a view of Mount Etna from almost anywhere in the town.
How to get there
- By car from Catania Fontanarossa Airport ≈ 15 minutes.
In the hotel
- Private beach.
- Jacuzzi.
- Business center.
- Sports.
- Spa services.
- Entertainment.
For holidays with children
- Children’s TV channels.
- Games room.
- Nanny.
What to see
The Cathedral of Sant’Agata, the Church of St. Nicholas, Basilica della Collegiata, the Roman amphitheater, Castello Ursino, Fontana dell’Elefante, Cappella Bonajuto and many other sites. You certainly won’t get bored.
4. Magaggiari Hotel Resort
This hotel is located in the town of Cinisi, and the main places for holidaying in the vicinity are the beaches of Magaggiari and Terrasini. Apart from viewing classical sites and relaxing by the sea, you can order a trip to Sicilian Mafia areas (which will, of course, be totally safe).
How to get there
- By car from Palermo Airport ≈ 10 minutes.
In the hotel
- Swimming pool.
- Business center.
- Tennis court.
- Spa services.
For holidays with children
- Nanny.
What to see
The Puppet Museum, the Arches of Ancient Porta Nuova, Cappella Palatina, Cattedrale di Vergine Assunta, the churches of Martorana and San Cataldo, and the church of San Giuseppe dei Teatini.
5. Grand Hotel Villa Politi
Syracuse is a town that seems to have materialized from ancient Greek myths and legends. This is where Grand Hotel Villa Politi 1862 is located.
How to get there
- By car from Catania Fontanarossa Airport ≈ 50 minutes.
In the hotel
- Private beach.
- Swimming pool.
- Business center.
- Spa services.
- Entertainment.
For holidays with children
- Children’s pool.
- Games room.
- Nanny.
What to see
Key components of a tour of Syracuse include the Temple of Apollo, the “grave of Archimedes,” the Neapolis archeological site, as well as the Cathedral and Church of Saint Paul.
6. Le Calette Garden & Bay
This hotel is situated in the town of Cefalù on the northern coast of Sicily, an hour’s travel from Palermo.
How to get there
- By car from Palermo Airport ≈ 1 hour 20 minutes.
In the hotel
- Private beach.
- Swimming pool.
- Jacuzzi.
- Business center.
- Fitness center.
- Sports.
- Spa services.
- Entertainment.
For holidays with children
- Children’s play area.
- Children’s pool.
- Nanny.
What to see
Cefalù is rich in sites. The main one is the Cathedral, found at Piazza del Duomo. We also recommend taking a look at the Sanctuary of Gibilmanna, Museo Mandralisca, the Episcopal Palace and the Seminary.
7. Mediterraneo Palace Hotel
Mediterraneo Palace is found in the most beautiful town of Calabria — Amantea. Cliffs are nearby, but despite the impressive surroundings, there aren’t that many tourists.
How to get there
- By car from Lamezia Terme International Airport ≈ 40 minutes.
In the hotel
- Private beach.
- Swimming pool.
- Business center.
- Fitness center.
- Sports.
- Spa services.
- Entertainment.
- Pets allowed.
For holidays with children
- Children’s play area.
- Nanny.
What to see
The town is divided into two parts: historical and modern. The modern part is down below, while the historical part, with ancient buildings and ruins, is up the top. The main sites are the Church of Saint Bernardine of Siena and the ruins of the Byzantine castle.
8. Grand Hotel Baia Verde
This hotel is located in the town of Aci Castello on the cliffed coast. Apart from the wonderful conditions for a beach holiday, the town is famous for the beautiful nature and elegance of its historical sites.
In the hotel
- Private beach.
- Swimming pool.
- Business center.
- Fitness center.
- Sports.
- Spa services.
- Pets allowed.
For holidays with children
- Nanny.
What to see
The castle built from the lava of Aci Castello and the accompanying museum.
How to get there
- By car from Catania Fontanarossa Airport ≈ 35 minutes.
9. UNAHOTELS Capotaormina
This hotel is located in the picturesque Sicilian town of Taormina. You’ll like the beaches so much that it will be hard to leave them for tours. Yet such efforts will be fully justified — Taormina definitely has sites worth visiting.
How to get there
By car from Catania Fontanarossa Airport ≈ 50 minutes.
In the hotel
- Private beach.
- Swimming pool.
- Business center.
- Fitness center.
- Sports.
- Spa services.
- Entertainment.
- A tour booking office.
- Pets allowed.
For holidays with children
- Children’s menu.
- Games room.
- Nanny.
What to see
The cathedral, the clock tower (Torre dell’Orologio), Palazzo Corvaja, the residence of the Spanish Duke Palazzo Duca di Santo Stefano and Palazzo Ciampoli di Taormina. We also recommend taking tours, viewing the old town, riding on the funicular, and taking a trip to Mount Etna.
10. Infinity Resort TropeaInfinity Resort Tropea
This hotel is located in the resort commune of Parghelia in the region of Calabria. It boasts an abundance of stunning landscapes with a view over the deep blue sea and snow-white beaches!
How to get there
By car from Lamezia Terme International Airport ≈ 50 minutes.
In the hotel
- Private beach.
- Swimming pool.
- Business center.
- Spa services.
- Entertainment.
What to see
The commune of Parghelia stands at the crossroads of several cultures: Greek, Roman, Albanian, Byzantine, Norman and others, and therefore it boasts a rich and amazing history, while its lands are full of antique archeological finds.
A holiday in the south of Italy means not only the sea and sun but also thousands of years of history — a mixture of cultures, the imprints of multiple wars and the traces of heroes from ancient myths. Hotels from our selection will appeal both to those who want to relax on the beach and melt into the splendor of Mediterranean nature, and to those who like to investigate the locality and learn something new.