ARCIDUCA GRAND HOTEL in Santa Margherita (Italy)

Among the multi-coloured Aeolian houses of Liparis historic centre stands a romantic little cluster of three buildings: the Grand Hotel Arciduca, named in honour of Louis Salvator, Archduke of Austria. The Hapsburgs opulence combines with Sicilian styles from the end of the 19th century to create a summer palace. The bedrooms are elegant, public areas are warm and welcoming and the service is excellent. The restaurant terrace overlooks the heated swimming-pool with its hydromassage, set among the colours and perfumes of mediterranean shrubs.A sun terrace, a gym and a games room complete the ideal setting for a holiday on Lipari. Just a few steps away is the square of Marina Corta, by the fishermens port and the hydrofoil dock. The little beach of Portinente is a two-minute walk and the colourful little shops and boutiques in the town centre can be reached in a couple of minutes more. Those in search of culture, on the other hand, have only a 5-minute walk to reach Liparis Castle, which has a museum and an archaeological garden, and the Cathedral with its cloister.

Rates From £91 per night.
Rooms: 40

By Ship and Hydrofoil from Neaples, Reggio Calabria, Messina and MilazzoBy Flight Catania, Palermo and Reggio Calabria Airports (following to Milazzo or Messina Harbour)By Train Milazzo Railway Station (following to Milazzo Harbour)By car + ship from Neaples and Milazzo.