Hotel Baia del Capitano, Cefalù

Great position being on the sea front and is some 5km drive from Cefalù and ideal for motorist with easy parking. Quiet and pretty setting, the hotel has a restaurant but there are a host of hostelries in nearby Cafalu and if you don’t wish to drive, you can take a taxi - also from the town you may take a train to central Palermo for a day’s excursion.

Nearest beach to the hotel is just 400 yards walk.

Hotel facilities: Rooms are air-conditioned and have en suite bathrooms with hair dryers.

Each has a telephone, mini bar, safe and SAT-TV. Good quality buffet breakfast served until 10.30 is a bonus - however, from 17 June to 22 September Half Board is obligatory but rates are reasonable and you can swap dinner for lunch as required.

Outside the property has a good-sized swimming pool, sun terrace, private beach area with parasols and chairs.