Our Top Pick of Stories Across Belmond’s Properties in Italy, Spain, and Portugal
Mitico Goes Global – Belmond’s Artistic Series in Partnership with Galleria Continua Launches at Seven Properties in Italy, Spain, UK and Brazil
This year Belmond will further its connection with the contemporary arts community with the expansion of MITICO; an artistic series in partnership with Galleria Continua – with the inclusion of seven Belmond hotels across the globe.
Following the success of the first edition in Italy last year, new installations will debut at Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel, Tuscany; Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence and Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina.
Meanwhile legendary properties La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel, Mallorca; Villa Sant’Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare; Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro; and Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, A Belmond Hotel, Oxfordshire will welcome installations for the very first time. Full schedule available.
HOW: belmond.com
150 Years of Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina, A Sicilian Icon Of Timeless Radiance
Back in 1873, Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel was the very first hotel to open in Taormina – inspiring great works of art and literature. The property’s 150th anniversary year will honour its treasured past, whilst savouring authentic flavours of its captivating present. Celebrations kick off with a series of culinary experiences led by Michelin-starred Executive Chef Roberto Toro, at the helm of the renowned Otto Geleng restaurant, overlooking Mount Etna.
The hotel will also launch 150 limited edition bottles of volcanic wine in collaboration with renowned winery Pietradolce Etna, with hand painted labels created by local artist, Alessandro Florio. Further events to be revealed.
HOW: Opened 7th March 2023
belmond.com/GrandHotelTimeo
La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel, Mallorca, Launches ‘Artists in Residencia’: An Artist Residency Programme in Collaboration with Galleria Continua
In collaboration with the renowned international contemporary art gallery, Galleria Continua, La Residencia will soon reveal the three, emerging artists who will be taking over the new ‘Artists in Residencia’ programme this year.
The successful creatives have been chosen by a committee of experts to create artwork that will be exhibited throughout the intimate mountainside enclave in Deià. Each two-month residency programme will give artists a room and studio at La Residencia, a monthly living grant, as well as production funding. Alongside this inaugural programme, La Residencia continues their Walk and Talk tours with curator Cecilie Sheridan.
HOW: Opened on 19th March 2023
belmond.com/laresidencia
