Grand Hotel Faraglioni

With spectacular views over the Baia Dei Ciclopi, the Norman castle of Acicastello and the Faraglioni rocks, the hotel is right on the seafront in the heart of Acitrezza, an ancient fishing village. On the Sicilian coastline, between the seaside towns of Taormina and Catania, Acitrezza is a pretty ancient fishing village and the ideal spot to enjoy a relaxing break in Sicily. Each of the hotel%u2019s rooms has a small balcony and the hotel%u2019s eye-catching cylindrical design provides the ideal opportunity to breathe in the magnificent panoramic views. Legend has it that, during his journeys in the Mediterranean, Ulysses landed on an island inhabited by a giant with one eye, Polifemo. When Ulysses escaped, the giant flung rocks at Ulysses%u2019 departing ship %u2013 these rocks still survive and are known as the Faraglioni.The Grand Hotel Faraglioni is a Tourist hotel. Located in Acireale area. Shopping is accessible by bus/taxi and the nightlife/restaurants are easily accessible by taxi or bus from the hotel.