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Villa Sant’Andrea opened Belmond’s first destination beach club in June, and it’s an endless summer dream.

Lido Villeggiatura beach club at Villa Sant’Andrea Taormina Sicily

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Ive returned most years since, and Im getting married there in the fall.

Amid all myvilleggiaturapractice in Taormina, Ive become a bit of an expert tour guide.

So on my most recent visit I consulted Giovanni Nastasi, general manager ofVilla Sant’Andrea, a Belmond Hotel.

Villa Sant’Andrea Sicily pool

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But, like me, he wavered a little.

Later on, guests can enjoy sunsetaperitivi, live music, and cinema nights under the stars.

All guests get complimentary access daily until the beach club closes for the season on Nov. 3.

Lido Villeggiatura beach club Villa Sant’Andrea

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All have luxurious marble bathrooms and terraces with sea, garden, or courtyard views.

Dont want to leave the privacy of your room?

Thats an option too.

Bed in a suite at Villa Sant’Andrea Taormina a Mare Sicily

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Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available upon request.

Location

Villa SantAndrea is located overlooking the beautiful Bay of Mazzaro in Taormina a Mare.

Balcony view at Villa Sant’Andrea Taormina Sicily

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Villa Sant’Andrea restaurant with sea view in Taormina Sicily

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Boat tour outside Villa Sant’Andrea Taormina Sicily

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Man in Bay of Mazzaro at Villa Sant’Andrea Taormina a Mare Sicily

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Spa at Villa Sant’Andrea Taormina Sicily

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Villa Sant’Andrea Taormina a Mare exterior Sicily

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Aerial view Taormina a Mare

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