Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna, 95037 San Giovanni La Punta (Catania), Via per Via Grande, Siciliy, Italy. Catania lies in a very favorable location comprised between the Ionian Sea and the Mount Etna, the European's highest volcano and the highest Sicilian mountain that has heavily affected its history. Etna features four main lateral craters and several minor ones. Mount Etna is Sicily's highest mountain. Although capped with snow for much of the winter, it is one of Europe's most famous active volcanoes. Its actual height has been repeatedly modified by eruptions throughout time; it currently (1998) stands at 3350 m above sea level. The four-star Villa Paradiso dell'Etna, is located near the village of Catania between Viagrande and San Giovanni on the slopes of the volcano Etna only ten kilometres away from Catania and the Villa was after ist opening in 1927 a meeting point for notables, artists and travellers. In the last years the hotel was completely restored and it is situated four hundred metres above sea level in a large estate with lush greenery on the southern hill of Mount Etna only few minutes away from the most important Sicilian attractions and the villages of Taormina and Catania. Paradiso dell'Etna boasts the friendly Sicilian welcome, servive and modern amenities in an elegant ambience.The Villa is decorated with precious antique furnishings, splendid marble floors, original paintings and frescoed walls by Sicilian craftmen. The hotel lobby is furnished with original paintings, fresh flowers and cosy sofas. The beautiful park of Paradiso dell'etna feauture antique statues and the fitness area, a coffee bar and the outdoor swimming pool are also located in the lovely park.
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