Taormina is a pearl of Sicily but if lived in Belmond hotels it becomes even more magical. Starred gourmet picnics, Cinema & Champagne evenings are just some of the exclusive experiences that await guests of the Grand Hotel Timeo and Villa Sant’Andrea
In the Belmond hotels in Taormina the deepest sense of Sicilian hospitality blends with a service where every detail is the result of the desire to amaze and pamper every guest. And with proposals for an unforgettable summer.
The Grand Hotel Timeo: news and gourmet experiences
Taormina welcomes Massimiliano Puglisi, who joins the Belmond family as General Manager of the Grand Hotel Timeo. Syracusano, 41, returns to Sicily after more than 20 years spent abroad working in prestigious luxury hotels.
Inside the Grand Hotel Timeo it will be possible to dedicate an exclusive dinner by booking one of the 8 outdoor tables of the Otto Geleng restaurant. Chef Roberto Toro, who reconfirms his Michelin star for the second year, offers guests 3 different tasting menus.
By reservation, you can spend a day in a reserved area of the gardens of the Grand Hotel Timeo. All while enjoying a gourmet picnic prepared by the Chef accompanied by Veuve Clicquot champagne. Or the Giardino di Bacco restaurant terrace by the pool, surrounded by greenery, is open every day for lunch also to external guests with fresh Sicilian dishes and a selection of meat and fish cooked on sight on the josper grill.
Villa Sant’Andrea for a summer by the sea
In Taormina Mare, overlooking the Bay of Mazzarò, the beach club of Villa Sant’Andrea has reopened with the Oliviero restaurant. Here Chef Agostino D’Angelo offers fresh cuisine that smells of the sea. For aperitif lovers, the Villa Sant’Andrea cocktail bar offers DJ sets with sea view and a live cooking station.
A special initiative this season is dedicated to fans of the big screen. The private beach of Villa Sant’Andrea will be transformed for one night into a movie theater under the stars. During the evenings of the Cinema & Champagne event on the beach – scheduled for July 18 and August 22 – hotel guests as well as non-resident guests will be able to rediscover the pleasure of outdoor cinema lying on sun loungers or accommodated in the indoor cabanas.
The vision of great Italian classics will be accompanied by the passing service of a Sicilian bite-sized dinner accompanied by champagne.
About Belmond
Belmond has been the pioneer brand in the luxury travel industry for over 45 years. From trains, to river cruises, to safari lodges to hotels, each property boasts unique and incomparable experiences with their own story to tell. Belmond is part of the world’s leading luxury group LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.
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