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GANGI,SICILY ISOLA D’ISCHIA

Tenuta Gangivecchio Paolo Tornabene has La Villarosa In the centre of the little island town
made a peaceful, secluded retreat of this of Ischia, a few steps from the harbour and lido,
converted 13th-century monastery, now run as a a jungle of a garden surrounds this low-key spa
restaurant-with-rooms. Inside are tiled floors, hotel. Inside, a traditional country house
whitewashed walls and beamed ceilings. The atmosphere prevails, with elegant bedrooms
classic Sicilian food, using homegrown almonds, (many with balconies) and antique-furnished
vegetables and herbs, is mouthwatering. salons. Dining terrace with fine rooftop views.
N C da Gangivecchio, 90024 Gangi, Sicilia. N Via Giacinto Gigante 5, 80077 Porto d‘Ischia, Napoli.
Map p338 B4. § 0921 68 91 91. ` 0921 68 91 91. Map p338 B2. § 081 99 13 16. ` 081 99 24 25.
$ paolotornabene@interfree.it 0 b,l,d. Rooms 10. $ hotel@lavillarosa.it. 0 b,l,d. Rooms 50. z S÷ ∂
S∂¢ July. / MC, V. ¡¡ ¢ Nov to Mar. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡
GIARDINI-NAXOS,SICILY MARATEA

Arathena Rocks Away from the crowds by La Locanda delle Donne Monache This
the sands of the busy resort but right on the restored monastery in the centre of the seaside
rocky seafront, is this friendly family-run hotel. village offers many pleasures, including a
It’s a delightful place, with seafront gardens charming garden, pool, private beach and a boat.
and large pool with bar, cheerful balconied Inside, the foyer’s flamboyance gives way to
bedrooms (many with views of Mount Etna) and modern chic in the bedrooms. The restaurant
public rooms bright with ceramics. specializes in regional Italian cuisine.
N Via Calcide Eubea 55, 98035 Giardini-Naxos, Sicilia. N Via Carllo Mazzei 4, 85046 Maratea, Potenza.
Map p338 C4. § 0942 513 49. ` 0942 516 90. Map p339 D3. § 0973 87 74 87. ` 0973 87 76 87.
$ arathena@taormina-ol.it 0 b,l,d. Rooms 49. $ locanda@mondomaratea.it 0 b,l,d. Rooms 29.
zS ∂ ¢ Nov to Mar./ AE, DC, MC, V. ¡ z S÷ ∂¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡¡

ISOLA D’ISCHIA MONÓPOLI
Il Monastero Charming pensione built into the Il Melograno Coolly sophisticated farmhouse
walls of the 14th-century islet castle. Good food, hotel, set among olive and lemon groves.
reasonable prices and superb views. N Contrada Torricella 345, 70043 Monópoli, Bari.
N Castello Aragonese 3, 80070 Ischia, Napoli. Map p339 E2. § 080 690 90 30. ` 080 74 79 08.
Map p338 B2. §` 081 99 24 35. $ ilmonastero@ $ melograno@melograno.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 37.
castelloaragonese.it 0 b,d. Rooms 21. ¡ ¡¡¡¡
MATERA NAPLES
Italia In the heart of the lively old city, a homely, Grande Albergo Vesuvio Elegant 1880s hotel
yet immaculate hotel with a delightful garden. with one of Naple’s finest restaurants and
Superb value for money. wonderful views of the Castel dell’Oro.
N Via Ridola 5, 75100 Matera. Map p339 E2. N Via Partenope 45, 80121 Napoli. Map p337 F5,
§ 0835 33 35 61. ` 0835 33 00 87. p338 C2. § 081 764 00 44. ` 081 764 44 83.
$ albergoitalia@tin.it 0 b,l,d. Rooms 46. ¡ $ info@vesuvio.it 0 b,l,d. Rooms 163. ¡¡¡¡
For key to symbols see backflap. For price categories see p333