Curated luxury hotels in Mediterranean Sea

With a stay at Taormina Palace Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Taormina, steps from Taormina Cable Car and 6 minutes by foot from Corso Umberto. This beach hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Greek Theatre and 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from Mount Etna.

With a stay at Hotel Relax in Syracuse (Epipoli), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lungomare di Ortigia and Castello Eurialo. This family-friendly hotel is 14.9 mi (23.9 km) from Fontane Bianche Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Rope-makers' Cave.

When you stay at Hotel Villa Sonia in Castelmola, you'll be connected to the convention centre, within a 10-minute drive of Taormina Cable Car and Corso Umberto. This family-friendly hotel is 19.8 mi (31.9 km) from Mount Etna and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Greek Theatre.

Hotel Acquamarina is situated on a rock, right in front of the charming Mediterranean Sea. It offers bright and elegant rooms and a private beach with free parasols and sunbeds. Scicli is 8 km away.

Acquamarina Hotel offers a delicious breakfast including Sicilian pastries. It is served in a new hall with panoramic terrace.

The Acquamarina's English-style garden leads directly to the sandy beach of Donnalucata, made famous by the Inspector Montalbano TV series. The baroque towns of Modica and Ragusa in the UNESCO-protected Val di Noto can be reached by car in 30 minutes.

Adjacent to the hotel, the Acquamarina partner restaurant serves traditional fish and meat dishes, as well as many Sicilian wines. The restaurant also serves a wide selection of pizza, with take-away option.

With a stay at Siora Vittoria Boutique Hotel in Corfu, you'll be a 4-minute drive from Port of Corfu and 10 minutes from Aqualand. This family-friendly hotel is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Dassia Beach and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Ipsos Beach.

A stay at Anise, Aluma Hotel & Resort places you in the heart of Athens, within a 10-minute walk of Ermou Street and Monastiraki Flea Market. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Acropolis and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Syntagma Square.

Located in Kavajë, 16 km from Rock of Kavaje, Emara Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. Certain units at the property include a balcony with a sea view.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All units feature a wardrobe.

A buffet, continental or Italian breakfast is available at the property.

Durres Amphiteatre is 26 km from Emara Boutique Hotel. Tirana International Mother Teresa Airport is 53 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

With a stay at Olympic Village Hotel & Spa in Archaia Olympia, you'll be connected to a shopping centre, within a 5-minute drive of Archaeological Site of Olympia and Archimedes Museum. This spa hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Klio's Honey Farm and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Museum of the History of the Olympic Games.

With a stay at Hotel Kalyves Beach in Apokoronas, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Port of Souda and Kalyves Beach. This beach hotel is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Old Venetian Harbor and 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Nea Chora Beach.

When you stay at Conchiglia Azzurra Resort & Beach in Porto Cesareo, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Torre Lapillo Beach and Lapillo Sea Tower. This beach hotel is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Punta Prosciutto Beach and 14.1 mi (22.6 km) from Santa Maria al Bagno Beach.

A stay at Gillieru Harbour Hotel places you in the heart of St. Paul's Bay – a 2-minute drive from Bugibba Beach and 9 minutes from Golden Bay. This beach hotel is 7 mi (11.3 km) from Mellieha Bay and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Sliema Promenade.

In the heart of Favignana, Cave Bianche Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Azzurra Cove and Ex Stabilimento Florio. This family-friendly hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Cala Rossa Beach and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Levanzo Harbor.

Located in Custonaci, Villa Zina Park Hotel is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Monte Cofano Nature Reserve and Prehistoric Caves Mangiapane. This beach hotel is 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from Port of Trapani.

Located in Ascea, Hotel Porta Rosa is a 1-minute drive from Velia Ruins and 6 minutes from Casal Velino Marina. This family-friendly hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Ascea Marina Beach and 22.1 mi (35.5 km) from Agropoli Castle.

A stay at Katane Palace Hotel places you in the heart of Catania, within a 15-minute walk of Via Etnea and Catania Port. This hotel is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Mount Etna and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Piazza del Duomo.

With a stay at Mercure Hotel President Lecce, you'll be centrally located in Lecce, just a 4-minute walk from Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini and 5 minutes by foot from Chinese Missionary Museum. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Franciscan Art Gallery and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Torre del Parco.

Hotel Tirreno, 1 km from Tropea centre, offers unforgettable views of the Tyrrhenian coast and the Aeolian Islands, including the Stromboli Volcano. It provides a free shuttle to Tropea and the beach.

Free sun loungers and parasols are provided on the hotel's private beach, set 500 metres away. The hotel offers a swimming pool with a hydromassage and children's area and a pool bar.

All rooms and suites come with air conditioning and a private balcony or patio.

The restaurant serves a delicious mix of fish and meat dishes. A sweet and savoury breakfast buffet is available each morning. Free parking is provided. Transfer services are available to Lamezia Terme Airport and the train stations of Tropea and Parghelia.

Hotel Villaggio Stromboli is located on the Calabrian coast, just 3 km from Santa Domenica. It offers a private beach, swimming pool, and rooms with private entrance.

Rooms at Stromboli differ in shape and location. Most are situated in small villas around the grounds. Each room has a balcony, safe, and a fridge, some also offer sea views.

Your day begins with a continental breakfast. The restaurant serves Calabrian specialities at lunch and dinner, while the poolside bar provides drinks and snacks throughout the day.

Parking at the Stromboli Villaggio is free and Tropea is a 15-minute drive away. Lamezia Terme Airport is around an hour away by car.

You can play football, tennis, and volleyball at the village. Water sports are available at the private beach, which is 300 metres away down a steep road and so may not be accessible for some guests.

Located in Pontecagnano Faiano, Hotel Olimpico is on the boardwalk – a 2-minute drive from Isola Verde Acqua Park and 9 minutes from Arechi Stadium. This beach hotel is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Salerno Beach and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Masuccio Salernitano Marina.

With a stay at Mercure Hotel Palermo Centro, you'll be centrally located in Palermo, within a 10-minute walk of Regional Archaeological Museum and Teatro Massimo. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Church of St. Mary of the Admiral and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Church of San Cataldo.