Grand Hotel Baia Verde in Cannizzaro, Sicily

Grand Hotel Baia Verde is set on volcanic rocks overlooking a natural bay, with a private rocky beach accessed by stairs. The hotel has a semi-Olympic outdoor swimming pool and a sun terrace built into the rocks. Guests have free access to the fitness centre and can use the on-site diving school and water sports facilities.

All rooms feature elegant Italian furniture, a 32-inch HD LED TV with Sky channels, and a minibar. Many rooms offer views of the Ionian Sea. The hotel provides soundproof rooms and family rooms with baby safety gates available.

The Oleandro Restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and traditional Sicilian and Mediterranean dishes at dinner, with a wide selection of local wines. The restaurant has a sea-view terrace for outdoor dining. The poolside bar offers Sicilian ice cream, snacks, and drinks.

The beauty centre offers treatments including body scrubs, facials, and manicures, with an innovative spa that integrates aromatherapy and chromotherapy. The hotel has a free fitness centre for all guests. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available by the pool and on the sun terrace.

The hotel has conference facilities and a business centre with meeting and banquet rooms. Family amenities include babysitting services and baby safety gates. Pets are allowed with special services, and the hotel offers car hire and a barber shop on site.

Location: Volcanic rock setting overlooking a natural bay between Acicastello and Catania

Rooms: 147 rooms with Ionian Sea views and Sky TV

Dining: Oleandro Restaurant with sea-view terrace and local wines

Wellness: Beauty centre with aromatherapy & chromotherapy spa

Pool & Beach: Private rocky beach access and semi-Olympic pool

Activities: On-site diving school, snorkelling, bicycle rental

Family & Pet: Child safety gates, babysitting, pet-friendly policies