The DNA: The epitome of romance, Hotel Villa Ducale is a small, luxurious boutique hotel housed in a charming, traditional villa with sweeping views across the Ionian sea and Mount Etna.The villa is awash with colour with an abundance of flowers in pots on terraces and steps. Rooms and suites are traditionally decorated with stone walls, wrought-iron beds, terracotta floors, antiques and beautifully hand-painted ceramics. The small luxury hotel is renowned for its rich breakfast buffet with homemade Sicilian specialities, served on the panoramic terrace. At sunset the hotel features a popular cocktail happy hour at sunset with appetizers and canapés. The staff is pleased to suggest local restaurants or places to visit. Surrounded by flowers and plants, the new swimming pool also offers the omnipresent views of the Mediterranean. A 15-minute downhill walk or 5 minute complimentary shuttle ride will bring you to the Corso Umberto, Taormina’s main street with many famous boutiques.

Your hosts: Andrea & Rosaria Quartucci

✅ free Wi-Fi • size matters: 18 rooms & suites (16-50m2) (172-538 sq ft) • parking possible on-site (charged) • no pets allowed • 24-hour front desk