Grand Hotel Baia Verde in Cannizzaro, Sicily

The hotel is set on volcanic rocks with a private rocky beach and a staircase leading directly to the sea. A semi-Olympic outdoor swimming pool overlooks the bay, surrounded by a garden with palm and pine trees. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available on the pool deck and on the sun terrace built into the rocks.

The on-site beauty centre offers treatments integrating aromatherapy and chromotherapy, plus body scrubs, facial treatments, and hair services. A free fitness centre with fitness/spa locker rooms is available for all guests. The spa also includes a foot bath and a variety of body treatments.

All rooms come with 32-inch HD LED TVs with Sky channels and a minibar. Many rooms offer views of the Ionian Sea, with either sea or garden outlooks. Room furnishings include elegant Italian furniture and soundproofed walls.

The Oleandro Restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and traditional Sicilian and Mediterranean dishes at dinner, with a selection of local wines. An outdoor pool bar offers Sicilian ice cream, snacks, and drinks, with a sea-view terrace. Snack bar and kids' meals are also available.

On-site water sports include diving and snorkelling, with a diving school and water sport facilities. The hotel offers bicycle rental, happy hour events, and live sport broadcasts. The location is near Catania city center attractions, with access to public transport and a free gated car park.

Location: Volcanic rock setting overlooking natural bay

Pool: Semi-Olympic outdoor pool with sea views

Wellness: Aromatherapy and chromotherapy spa treatments

Dining: Oleandro Restaurant with Sicilian specialties and local wines

Activities: On-site diving school and snorkelling

Rooms: 32-inch HD LED TV with Sky channels

Parking: Free gated car park