Belmond's 1950 Sicilian coast property — 67 keys on a private beach in the Bay of Mazzarò below Taormina.
BrandBelmond
DestinationTaormina
RegionEurope
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingPrivate beach resort, sub-tropical gardens, scenic Bay of Mazzarò.
Best ForCouples seeking beachfront luxury with Taormina proximity, repeat Belmond guests collecting European properties, families wanting private beach access with cultural day-trip options.
PrivacyHigh
ServicePersonalized concierge services
ButlerHigh level of service with helpful staff.
Private PoolYes
Built1950
Renovated2018
Belmond Villa Sant'Andrea opened in 1950 on a private beach in the Bay of Mazzarò, directly below Taormina's clifftop town center. The property holds 52 rooms and 15 signature suites across the original villa structure and later additions, last renovated in 2018. The setting is the structural draw:
Key Features
Private beach access
Infinity pool with sea views
Gourmet dining restaurants
Spa and wellness treatments
Elegant rooms with Mediterranean decor
Personalized concierge services
Dining
Oliviero Restaurant
Signature Experience
Morning swim off the private beach with Mount Etna visible across the bay — the Ionian coastline angle gives clear sightlines to the volcano that mainland Taormina properties don't have.
Private beach access on the Bay of Mazzarò with Taormina's clifftop town a short transfer above — the combination of beachfront resort format and proximity to Taormina's cultural draw is rare at this tier on the Sicilian coast.
Signature Suite: Two-Bedroom Pool Suite
Two sizable bedrooms, separate living area, large private pool.
Accolades
Celebrated for breathtaking sea views and tranquil locale.
Best time: May through June and September through October provide Taormina's finest luxury conditions, with the Teatro Antico season running from June through August, warm Sicilian summers ideal for Ionian Sea swimming, and the town accessible before and after peak summer crowds.
Demand: Taormina commands Sicily's strongest international luxury demand, with its extraordinary clifftop position and the famous Greek theater driving consistent international tourism from May through October. The theater season in summer creates the year's cultural peak.
Pricing: Ultra-luxury Taormina clifftop properties command Sicily's highest rates year-round, with peak summer seeing full occupancy at the finest belvedere addresses. Shoulder seasons of May and September offer excellent value with near-identical conditions and the theater season at its most intimate.
Insider tip: Arrange exclusive access to the Teatro Antico before the evening performance for a private aperitivo with the company director on the stage itself, looking across the Ionian Sea to snow-capped Etna as the sun sets — a theatrical luxury encounter exclusively available through the most established Tao
Avoid: Avoid peak August when Taormina's clifftop roads become extremely congested, the town reaches maximum capacity, and the intimate charm of the finest boutique properties is challenged by the sheer density of visitors.
