Casale Praia is a B&B on the outskirts of Letojanni, a small fishing village well connected to Taormina (5 km away). If you’re looking for a small, family-run and comfortable place to relax, Casale Praia is the right choice! WHY CHOOSE US? We are travellers, we like to meet fellow travellers and we know and understand why people come to visit Sicily, and therefore we do our best to make sure you have a great time! THE ROOMS The old farmhouse has been entirely restored using the old crafts and following the tradition. The four rooms all comprise of one bedroom, one large bathroom and one porch, an area in front of each room where to savour a cup of tea, read a book, or simply relax. The rooms have no TVs. The access to the rooms is via a short flight of steps. PARKING Cars can be safely parked under the eucalyptus trees after the entrance. BREAKFAST Breakfast, included in the price, is served in the courtyard, under the sun umbrellas, or under the porch. CANCELLATION POLICY and PAYMENT METHODS ACCEPTED Cancellation policy is free of charge 15 days before arrival. Payment methods accepted: cash or bank transfer. We do not take credit cards. CHECK-IN, CHECK-OUT and CURFEW Check-in: after 15.00 Check-out: before 11.00 Please advice us of your arrival time to make sure we are on the premises when you arrive! No curfew! We will give you the entrance gate keys and you are free to come and go as you please! WHO ARE WE? 3 nationalities meet at Casale Praia: Brita, the owner, is Finnish but has lived 30 yrs in Sicily; her daughter Caterina (Italian) with her husband Alex (Brasilian) and their baby Sami. Without forgetting Branca, Polly and Generoso (our dog, cat and horse!) We speak English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Finnish and Swedish! EXTRA INFORMATION Our guests can take advantage of our extensive cultural and environmental knowledge of Sicily, in a relaxed and refined environment, ideal for travellers, naturalists and trekkers. We offer advice on, and organise, trips, hikes and visits in our area, from the Etna and beyond, nature tours, trekking and various other sports (paragliding, mountain biking, scuba diving etc.). Casale Praia is located 15 minutes walk from the beach and from the seaside village of Letojanni, and is an ideal place for: The independent traveller who wants to discover eastern Sicily, from Taormina (10 minutes away by car) to the Aeolian islands, from the volcano Etna to Syracuse… The adventurer who loves trekking in our fascinating mountains… The budget traveller, who wants spend less but at the same time get the comfort and services of a 3 star hotel… The tourist who wants to spend the day sunbathing on the beach and come back to a quiet and comfortable place… The younger and older travellers looking for a change from standardized accommodation options… The nature lovers, like we are! ************************************************************ Casale Praia in Taormina is officially recognized by Hostelsclub as ECO-FRIENDLY: - solar panels; - low energy fluorescent lamps; - eco - friendly cleaning products; - bicycle for the guests; - organic breakfast; - low water consumption for the irrigation of the garden.