Hotel Santa Tecla Palace

The Santa Tecla Palace is a tourist centre on the beautiful Ionica coast in front of Acireale. The hotel is situated on an area of 22.000.mq directly on the seafront and surmounted by the majestic Etna. The structure of 190 rooms in part faces the sea while the rest is surrounded by raised lush Mediterranean gardens bounded by the typical stone walls made of lava rock.

The airport of Catania Fontanarossa is only 30km. Alitalia is the national carrier, a member of the Sky Team Alliance, which guarantees the best connections. Catania is also well served by Wind Jet, Air One and Meridiana, Air Malta, Air Canada, Easy Jet, Tuifl y.com, Air Berlin, Blue Express, Volare Web, Helvetic, My Air. The Santa Tecla Palace is easily accessible on the Motorway 18 Catania/Messina, exit Acireale and then the SS114 in the direction of Catania, where you’ll fi nd many indications for both the village of Santa Tecla and the hotel. The nearest Port is Catania only 20km where there are many Cruise and scheduled. Marina di Riposto is only 12km which is a major port and equipped for pleasure craft.  The railway station of Acireale is 3km and on the Messina - Catania/Syracuse line. All major trains make stops at this station.

RESTAURANTS The restaurants off er a wide choice of dishes ranging from international to the local cuisine off ering a culinary experience in a unique setting with stunning views over the Etnea cliff s. The meals are a buff et for lunch and dinner and a rich breakfast with hot and cold dishes. Restaurant La Veranda: The Veranda overlooks the pool, the restaurant off ers a buff et and serves national and international cuisine with particular attention to all regional recipes. The full and half board meals are served in this restaurant. A Regional themed buff et takes place once a week. The Rada: Terrace overlooking the sea with exclusive gourmet cuisine. Wide selection of grilled dishes and an exclusive wine cellar with particular attention to the Sicilian labels. Roof Garden – On the top fl oor of the Hotel there is the lounge with large windows with a stunning panoramic view and two terraces. It’s a perfect place to celebrate special events or to serve refi ned banquets. Cliff Terrace: The large terrace overlooking the sea is not a restaurant, but a unique place in the warmer months to organize festivals and exclusive events. Catering on board: We off er catering service on board for all needs and requirements BAR Blue Bar: This is the centre of activity around which rotates the daily life in the Hotel, featuring a double opening between the pool hall and the foyer. We will accompany you during your stay off ering a list of cocktails and a selection of liquors and distillates, and a rich selection of Sundries snacks and a list of our classics.