The 4-star Domina Zagarella is in the coastal town of Santa Flavia, 15 kilometres from Palermo’s city centre. The hotel is set on a hillside overlooking the seafront surrounded by Mediterranean-style gardens above the Porticello Gulf Coast. It has two outdoor swimming pools that look out over the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Each of the hotel’s five floors has a different theme. Rooms are tastefully decorated in a vintage style, and all of them come with satellite TV, a mini bar, a hairdryer and free Wi-Fi.

Other facilities include a gym and tennis courts, and massages are available for a supplement.

La Zagara restaurant serves both Sicilian and international cuisine, and there is also an elegant wine bar on the terrace with panoramic views over the water.

Overlooking the marvellous Porticello Gulf Coast, the upscale hotel Domina Coral Bay Sicilia Zagarella enjoys a wonderful location directly on the sea front. The Solunto Archaeological Area is just a few steps away, and Porticello can be reached within a short stroll. The centre of Palermo with its historical buildings and fantastic shopping facilities as well as the international airport can be reached within a short drive.

The hotel offers bright rooms decorated in pastel colours, conjuring up the atmosphere of “La Dolce Vita” of the 50s and 60s, yet with a modern twist. Most of the rooms enjoy stunning sea views. Also there is a complex of miniature villas in the style of a fishing village. The hotel features a saltwater sea side outdoor pool, a children’s pool, mini-club, a sailing and diving centre as well as a sophisticated conference centre.

Free WIFI is available throughout the hotel. A truly excellent place for a stay near Palermo.