SICILIA HOTELS WITH LARGE 25 M or 50 M POOL

Nestled in Giardini Naxos directly by the sea, UNAHOTELS Naxos Beach Sicilia boasts its own private beach. The establishment has a tennis court, a fitness centre and 4 swimming pools, one of which is Olympic size. UNAHOTELS Naxos Beach Sicilia offers air-conditioned accommodation with satellite TV, a minibar, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. The small villas also feature a patio or terrace. The property also includes bars, restaurants, free private parking, and a boutique. The private equipped beach is available between May and September, and beach towels are also available. During this time there is also an entertainment programme for both children and adults. Relax and enjoy your stay without any hassles, and delight on the half board and full board options, offering a selection of Sicilian and national dishes. Taormina is a 20-minute drive away.

A converted 18th-century mansion, Torre Artale Hotel offers views over the Tyrrhenian Sea and Sicilian countryside. A sun terrace and loungers surround the Olympic-sized pool, and parking is free. Rooms at Torre Artale have satellite TV and air conditioning. They are decorated in a traditional country style, and most have garden views. La Sfinge restaurant serves Sicilian and international dishes. Breakfast is a sweet and savoury buffet. Outdoor activities at Artale Hotel include tennis and horse riding. WiFi is free in public areas. The Trabia exit of the A19 motorway is just a 5-minute drive from the hotel, and historic Palermo just 35 km away.

Set in a 27-hectare park overlooking the Gulf of Castellammare, Città del Mare Resort Village offers accommodation in Terrasini, 19 km from Palermo Airport. The estate features 3 swimming pools, and a private beach. The air-conditioned rooms include a fridge, safe, TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. They all have a balcony or terrace, and most offer sea views. Guests have free access to the Toboggan, which guarantees a unique experience with its pools connected by water slides running down a cliff directly into the crystal clear water of the Gulf of Castellammare. Various entertainment activities and sports facilities are also available for free. Città del Mare Resort Village is a 40-minute drive from Palermo and Scopello. Trapani Airport is 70 km from the property.

Set right on the Gulf of Castellammare, the Perla Del Golfo is a modern hotel with a tennis court, private beach and 3 pools. It offers free lobby Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms with sea views. Terrasini is 6 km away. Rooms at the Perla Del Golfo Hotel have light-coloured furnishings and tiled floors. Each comes with a private bathroom with hairdryer, and a fridge can be provided at extra cost. Under new ownership in 2012, the Perla Hotel provides a sweet and savoury buffet each morning. The restaurant serves both Sicilian and classic Italian cuisine. Entertainment is provided in summer, and there is also an evening bar and disco. A shuttle is available from/to Palermo Punto Raisi Airport, 21 km away. The Segesta ruins are a 30-minute drive away.

Residence Isabella Sport is set among palm trees, 2 km from the beach and one kilometre from the Sciacca Steam Caves. It offers free Wi-Fi and modern apartments. The Isabella Sport’s apartments are air-conditioned and come with a kitchen, living area and private bathroom. Energetic guests will enjoy using the sports field, volleyball court and there are also 2 outdoor pools with sun loungers for total relaxation. The bus stop outside the property has services to Sciacca, 4 km away. The Valley of the Temples is a one-hour drive from the Isabella.

Featuring a swimming pool, fitness centre and restaurant, this 3-star hotel is set in a residential area, 5 km from the centre of Augusta. All air-conditioned rooms come with free WiFi. Traditional Sicilian cuisine is served at the Cavalera restaurant, which specialises in fish dishes and freshly baked pizza. An Italian style breakfast is served daily, with cakes, croissants and cappuccino. Savoury items are available on request. Rooms at La Cavalera have simple modern furnishings and cool tiled floors. Each includes a minibar, TV and fully equipped private bathroom. Some rooms overlook the garden. The hotel's large swimming pool is open all year, and features a retractable roof so you can swim in the sunshine during the summer. The hotel also ha views of Mount Etna and the Mediterranean Sea. Buses to Augusta stop 200 metres away. The hotel is a 30-minute drive from Syracuse, and 47 km from Catania.

Only 5 minutes’ walk from the rocky beach and 10 minutes’ drive from Catania town centre, 4 Spa Resort Hotel offers a large spa and wellness centre, a free outdoor pool, and a restaurant. Parking and Wi-Fi are free. Featuring air conditioning, the rooms and apartments come with a satellite flat-screen TV, minibar and tiled floors. A continental breakfast is served buffet style. The hotel’s restaurant offers regional specialties for lunch and dinner. In summer, they can be enjoyed near the pool. You can relax in Spa Luxury Beauty, one of the largest spa and wellness centres in Southern Italy, providing many services such as a Turkish bath, Finnish sauna, massages or Kneipp path. This 4-star property also has its fitness centre with indoor pool and a top-quality clinic for dental, dermatology and dietary services. Resort Hotel 4 Spa is 12 km from Catania Airport.