This Penthouse von Gloeden flat is located in the centre (old town) of Taormina and offers a roof terrace and fantastic sea views as well as parking in front of the house. The flat is located in the quiet part of the old town centre and everything (shops, restaurants, bars, nightclubs) can be reached very quickly on foot. The flat has a large living-dining area, a very nice terrace and several balconies with impressive views, two bathrooms and 4 bedrooms plus 2 sofa beds in the living room for a total of 8 guests. ROOM DIVISION - 2 x bedrooms with double bed and balcony with unique sea views (air conditioning) - 1 x small bedroom with single bed and skylight (air conditioning)1 x small bedroom with bunk bed (2 persons) with large window, ideal for 2 children / teenagers - 1 x large bathroom with double washbasin, bathtub with shower, WC, bidet and unique sea view - 1 x small bathroom with washbasin, bathtub with shower, WC, washing machine, skylight - 1 x large living/dining room with terrace and 2 balconies, open-plan kitchen and dining table (air conditioning). From the living room you have impressive views of the sea, Taormina and the volcano Etna. - 2 x comfortable sofa bed with doge for 1 person each in the living room Please also take a close look at the floor plan.on prior request we are happy to provide a baby cot (up to 3 years) and a high chair.the kitchen is fully equipped and offers all necessary cooking utensils as well as crockery and cutlery. Instead of an oven, we provide a microwave.the living room is spacious and has a fireplace and large windows that allow a great view. The flat has satellite TV and DSL / WiFi internet access. In summer the air conditioning cools the flat while in winter it provides pleasant warmth. Due to its special location, the flat has an almost 360 degree view of the Gulf of Taormina, the coast of Calabria, the old town of Taormina as well as Mount Etna and Castelmola. The large roof terrace and balconies are furnished and invite you to dine with a view of Taormina.the flat was completely renovated in 2022 and is located on the 5th floor of a quiet apartment building (without lift) not far from Porta Catania. It is repainted every year and is in excellent condition. UNLOAD YOUR LUGGAGE You can drive right up to the house by car and unload your luggage. Parking is possible in the nearby car park (for a fee). PARKING - FOR A FEE As only residents with a parking permit can park in the old town of Taormina, it is possible to park in the nearby multi-storey car park (approx. 7 minutes on foot). Alternatively, we offer valet parking where your car can be collected and returned to you an unlimited number of times. ARRIVAL The times are: Check in: 17:00 to 21:00 Check out: 08:00 to 11:00 If you arrive before 17:00, you can already leave your luggage. However, use of the flat is only possible from 17:00. CURTAXES Please note that if additional costs are indicated as payable "on site", this does not automatically mean that all these additional costs will also be paid "in cash on site" by you. can be paid by you "in cash on site". It may be that for organisational reasons the additional costs must be paid to the owner before your arrival. to the owner before your arrival. Please pay attention to the corresponding information in the travel documents, which you will receive after booking and full payment around 10-20 days before your arrival. NEIGHBOURHOOD The flat is located in the quiet part of the historic centre of Taormina. The area is a quiet and safe residential area favoured by the locals and there is a supermarket right in front of the apartment building. The weekly market is held in the piazza every Wednesday morning. The famous Corso Umberto as well as all the monuments, sights, restaurants and nightclubs are within walking distance, and the city bus (Linea Verde) stops not far from the house and takes you to the railway station, the bus station or the beach on Isola Bella.Thanks to the location and the connection to the city bus, it is not absolutely necessary to have your own car.hiking and hiking enthusiasts can use the "Sentiero Saraceno" hiking trail that leads to Castel Mola directly from the house (200 metres away). Taormina "the pearl of the east coast "Taormina in Sicily is one of the most beautiful holiday resorts in Italy.the small town has about 10,000 inhabitants and is located on the beautiful east coast of Sicily, on the Ionian Sea. The town lies in the province of Messina and is about 60 kilometres from Catania and Catania Airport. Taormina is known for its scenic beauty, mild climate and lush vegetation, and the picturesque old town is situated on Monte Tauro in an elevated position between rocky mountains and the Ionian Sea. From Taormina you can admire the unique bay of Giardini Naxos and at the same time the volcano, Mount Etna, towering over the island.Beaches in TaorminaTake a beach holiday in Taormina. At the foot of Taormina (Taormina Mare), you will find the famous Isola Bella with its beautiful beach, and the coastal towns of Giardini Naxos and Letojanni are also ideal for a beach holiday in Sicily. From the centre of Taormina you can reach the beach of Letojanni or Giardini Naxos in just 10 minutes by bus. Sights and monuments in Taormina More than any other Sicilian city, Taormina enchants its guests with its numerous historical sights and remarkable buildings. Most of the sights and monuments can be easily reached on foot from the central main street, Corso Umberto, and in addition to the many monuments Taormina has to offer, nature lovers will also get their money's worth with a visit to Taormina's city park, which in summer offers a rich cultural and leisure programme for young and old. For example, the ancient Greek theatre (Teatro Greco) hosts concerts of classical and modern music and brings international stars from music and show business to Taormina as part of the annual series of events (Taormina Arte, Film Festival etc.) For leisure and cultural activities outside Taormina, we have organised excursions for everyone. Departure from Taormina, Letojanni and Giardini Naxos. Public transport in Taormina Thanks to Taormina's excellent transport links, you can plan your holiday in Sicily without a car. With the public buses, you can easily reach all important destinations in Sicily.restaurants, bars and pubs in TaorminaTaormina has a rich culinary offer of Italian and Sicilian cuisine. Try the Canolo Siciliano or the Pasta alla Norma in one of the countless restaurants, bars and pubs that visitors can choose from.Taormina also has a lot to offer in terms of nightlife. In addition to the bars and pubs located right in the centre of Taormina, there is also a wide range of places to spend the evenings and nights in the surrounding towns such as Letojanni and Giardini Naxos. Sport in TaorminaSkiing with a sea view in Sicily or golfing at the foothills of the majestic Mount EtnaFor all sports enthusiasts, Taormina and the surrounding area offer a wide range of activities. Weather in TaorminaThe town actually seems to be blessed with sunshine almost all year round, so that even in winter the more hardened visitors often stroll through the alleys lightly clothed or even go swimming in the sea (weather).Taormina used to be considered a climatic health resort for winter holidays, tourism in summer has only developed in recent decades.Winter in TaorminaTaormina with its mild climate is also ideal for a holiday in winter. Taormina is very romantic and invites visitors to go shopping in the alleyways, which are less frequented in winter.more and more Central Europeans are deciding to spend the winter in the south, here you will find our offers for properties in Taormina. Basic information - Pets allowed: none - Type of property: holiday apartment - is located in: nothing applicable - type of building: Multiple-family dwelling - Floor on which the object can be found: 5. floor - Total number of floors in the building above the ground floor: 5 - Year of the last complete renovation : 2022 - not observable from the street - non-smoking - Number of bedrooms: 4 - Number of bathrooms: 2 Top features - WiFi - air conditioning: Everywhere - heating: Everywhere - underfloor heating: no - balcony - terrace - Total of private car parking spaces: None - distance to public parking: 1 m - distance to public multi-storey car park: 1 m Sleeping bedroom 2 - double bed (from 1.51 m to 1.79 m width) - child's bed/ baby's cot - bedroom is dimmable bedroom 4 - double bed (from 1.51 m to 1.79 m width) - bedroom is dimmable bedroom 6 - single bed - bedroom is dimmable bedroom 8 - bunk bed - bedroom is dimmable in the living area - double sofa bed for 2 people Bathroom bathroom 2 - bath tub with shower - basin - toilet - hair dryer - daylight bathroom 4 - bath tub with shower - basin - toilet - bidet - hair dryer - daylight Cooking/Living - coffee machine: espresso coffee pot, coffee machine, capsule coffee machine - fridge/freezer: freezing compartment, deep freezer, fridge - stove: gas hob, stove - kitchen hood - oven - toaster - microwave - electric kettle - dishwasher - dishtowels - number of dining tables: 1 - number of seats: 8 - number of living rooms: 1 - fireplace Entertainment - TV: TV, satellite TV For children - high chair Utility - washing machine: For sole use in the object - iron - safe Sustainability - Charging station for E-cars Outside area - roof terrace - grilling not allowed Surroundings - view: mountain, sea/lake, valley - Nearest town centre: 400 m - Grocery store: 200 m - going out: 1,0 km - restaurant: 200 m - train station: 3,0 km - airport: 55,0 km - motorway: 2,0 km - port: 3,0 km - distance public transport: 50 m - beach: 3,0 km - sandy beach: 2,0 km - water (sea, lake, etc.): 3,0 km - sea: 3,0 km - boat hire Distinctive features - located in the middle of the countryside. 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