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Offering bungalow accommodation, the Naxos Beach Mare is quiet and intimate in the heart of a large complex. This place is recommended for couples seeking both relaxation and activities. In fact, there are lots of activitites available inside the hotel.
On the seafront, south of Giardini Naxos and 4 miles away from Taormine. To reach the hotel from Catane airport (located 27 miles away), allow a 45 minute drive.
The 192 rooms of the Naxos Beach Mare overlook the gardens. There is a sundeck on the ground level and a balcony on the first floor, for relaxing outdoors and enjoying the garden lounge. The interior decoration is similar to the one in the Naxos Beach Hotel. The light-coloured walls are hung with pastel pictures and the painted wooden furniture has matching patterns. As for amenities, nothing has been forgotten: air-condirioning, refrigerator, telephone and satellite TV. The bathrooms are quite spacious, fitted out with a shower and a hair-dryer.
The construction of the Naxos Beach Mare dates back to 1975 but the hotel was renovated in 2001. It offers 192 rooms housed in small one level structures. White façades, red roof tiles: the architecture reminds one of Mediterranean villages and is harmoniously highlighted by gardens located at the foot of the buildings. Located not far from the beach, this establishment is ideal for couples seeking peace and privacy. As for relaxation areas, the Naxos Beach Mare shares the pools (one semi-olympic and one olympic) and the solariums with the other two buildings. But you can always put your own deckchair on the lawn facing your room.
The Naxos Beach Mare shares the restaurant of the Naxos Beach Hotel. Here you can have breakfast, lunch and dinner served buffet-style. The room is spacious and decorated in patterns of pink. It continues with a veranda opening onto the gardens. The food, which could be more varied, is mainly composed of salads, pasta, pizza, grilled meats and fish. If you want to change, go to the two à la carte restaurants of the hotel: the first specialises in seafood, the second offers typical Sicilian recipes. Note: the youngest guests (up to 4 years) are offered a special restaurant. More bars on the seaside or inside the grounds, are also available if you want to have a drink during the day and in the evening.
Of a volcanic origin, the grey sand beach stretches out on 980 feet. It has a slight slope to the turquoise water that invites you to swim. Be careful, the beach is only fitted out from 1st June to 28th September. During this time, you will find deckchairs and sunshades for a fee. The prices vary depending on whether the place chosen the place is located more or less close to the sea. As for water sports, you can practice numerous here, but only sailing, windsurfing, kayak and pedalo are included in the sojourn price. The others are paying. You can practice jet ski, parascending and water skiing.
The Naxos Beach Resort complex contains three establishments: the Naxos Beach Hotel, the Naxos Beach Mare and the Naxos Beach Parco. On 34 acres, the units share the beach, the sportive facilities and the animation team. In return, each has its own pool and restaurant.
This should guide your selection among the three establishments: traditional room in the Naxos Beach Hotel, refined villa in the Naxos Beach Mare, family bungalow in the Naxos Beach Parco. You will have access to all the facilities of the property, and to the bars and à la carte restaurants.
massage, beauty salon, stretching
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