Serenusa Village ★★★★

Serenusa Village extends over a natural terrace, 15 metres above sea level, with 490 rooms dispersed throughout the grounds. The resort is set next to a private beach, teeming with a plethora of activities from sailing to pedal boats and volleyball. Surrounded by green grassy patches and shrubbery, the village has much to offer beyond the beach, with its 800 square metre pool, a fenced in playground for children, boutiques, bars, a travel agency, and so much more.

Fitness fanatics have their own playground here, with everything from Nordic walking to Zumba, toning and water aerobics available. You’ll find an artificial soccer pitch, tennis courts, and even archery with night lighting. If you’d rather rest and relax, enter Bluwellness, where holistic massages, treatments and personalized wellness programs will lead you to a state of sheer bliss.

Two air-conditioned restaurant rooms provide buffets and show cooking, one with lime green seating, the other with chairs that are a baby blue, reflecting the lush surroundings and the sea to the forefront of the property. There are even special baby feeding rooms!

Talking about rooms, the classic double is a clean, bright and comfortable cocoon. From the first and second floors, enjoy far reaching sea views from the balcony. Fully equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, a mini fridge, and sofa, you’ll be happy to come back to your cool and cosy nest by nightfall. Of course, you won’t want to rest too much, as there’s much to see along the Sicilian coast, and further inland, from the Valley of the Temples to the 17th century noble palaces of Serrovira and Palzzo Caro-Dominici, and of course, the infamous Mount Etna.