In May 2024 the Lido Villeggiatura, A Villa Sant’Andrea Beach Club will launch on the tranquil shores of the Bay of Mazzarò, in Taormina Mare. Inspired by the hotel’s timeless Mediterranean charm, famously a private villa until the 1950s, the new club will host beachside programming from dusk till dawn.
The first of the portfolio, this is an ideal destination for families and friends to revel in each other’s company and enjoy an endless Italian summer, curated by Belmond.
Lido Villeggiatura, Where the Mediterranean Meets Villa Sant’Andrea’s Elegance
At Villa Sant’Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare, the Lido Villeggiatura promises to be an intimate and vibrant Italian escape where guests can admire the bay’s secluded shores and the ethereal Isola Bella Nature Reserve – a popular stop off for yachts and sailing boats, snorkeling and watersport activities.
The Mediterranean design of Lido Villeggiatura reflects the natural heritage of its surroundings. Using a mid-century aesthetic, the new beach club will come to life with stylish white-and-blue striped sun loungers and chic beach umbrellas. Six pristine cabanas with a tented veranda, plush sofas and private sun loungers become personal sanctuaries for those in search of more privacy, with a dedicated butler service and alfresco lunches served directly by the beach.
Enriched with colorful and playful cushions whose lace-inspired “merletto” is typical of the island, each detail will be an ode to local traditions. Local straw fabrics will embellish the beach bar counter together with bespoke lava stone tiles from nearby Mount Etna, reflecting the azure shades of the marine surroundings.
Recalling the hotel’s historical gardens, Sicilian terracotta vases and subtropical plants enrich the space, with white sun sails and curtains swaying in the sea breeze, it’s the ideal backdrop for a carefree summer spent in Sicily.
