Hotel Raya, Aeolian Islands, Sicily, Italy

Hotel Raya is a boutique Aeolian Islands hotel on the island of Panarea. A perfect Mediterranean hideaway, with delicious seafood and excellent diving, sailing and yachting, this magical place boasts the famous Raya nightclub, with the views of Stromboli volcano. Arriving from the Italian mainland or Sicily by helicopter is pure superstar style.

Hotel restaurants
Coffee and croissants are served in the small bar by the Raya Alto. Dinner is served from 20h30 on the lower level. In August, you can dine on fantastic fish or organic meat on the candlelit roof terrace, enjoying incredible sea views.

Hotel bars
The open-air bar on the lower level opens for drinks at 2pm. From 6pm everyone moves to the higher terrace (Raya Alto) for the aperitivo and to watch the sunset. Then from 1am, downstairs becomes a fabulous open-air club.

Activities

In Cala degli Zimmari, you'll find the island's only sandy beach. It's small, but set in a pretty bay with deep transparent-blue water, and definitely worth the 30-minute walk or three-minute taxi ride; or swim out and jump on a taxiboat.

Contact Book Hotel Raya with Mr & Mrs Smith or call 0845 034 0700

Rates Low season, €195-€480; high season €300-€750; including breakfast.

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