A little more than 15Km from Reggio Calabria, surrounded by greenery on the Calabrian side of the Strait of Messina, Altafiumara Resort & Spa rises above the crystalline waters of the Costa Viola, where the sea and the sky take on purple reflections at sunset and the dark silhouettes of the islands. Aeolian and Etna certainly stand out on the horizon.
Altafiumara Resort & Spa is immersed in a magnificent 8-hectare park overlooking the sea and completely redesigned by the landscape architect Ernesto Viccardi. The project first of all preserved the plants already present – the oaks, the Scots pines and the maritime pines, the cypresses, the olive trees, the prickly pears, the myrtles – and then integrated them with other essences of the Mediterranean scrub. Of great charm are the garden created around “Le Isole”, the “Laghetto delle Ninfee” and the “Viale dei limoni, cedri e bergamotti”; the latter is the famous tree from which the base essence for countless perfumes is obtained.
Le Camere
The castle
The heart of the Resort is the Castle, a Bourbon fortress from the end of the 18th century, carefully restored to safeguard its original role as an outpost, which offers guests a place to treasure the landscape and experience an idea of Charming Hotellerie, designed by exclusivity in its essence.
Restored to its original splendor after a careful renovation, this structure has 37 rooms of different types spread over two floors, furnished with precious fabrics and equipped with all comforts. Among these, there is also the Presidential Suite “Fata Morgana”, which offers a range of exclusive services to enjoy an unforgettable stay with attention to the smallest detail.
Executive Room
The Executive Duplex rooms are characterized by a wrought iron spiral staircase that divides them into two levels. Elegantly furnished with decorations in warm shades of yellow and green, all rooms of this type have carpeted floors, are located on the ground floor and offer an internal view. Some rooms, on the lower level, have a single and / or double sofa bed. On the upper level, French bed type, double or twin beds.
Deluxe Room
Spacious rooms elegantly furnished and decorated in shades of yellow and blue. All rooms of this type have carpeted floors, are located on the first floor and offer internal or sea views.The rooms have a double bed or two separate beds and a single and / or double sofa bed.
Junior Suite
Spacious rooms, characterized by a living area separated from the sleeping area by two columns. Elegantly furnished and decorated in shades of yellow and blue, all rooms of this type have carpeted floors, are located on the first floor and offer an internal view. Some rooms also include a walk-in closet.
In the sleeping area, the bedrooms have a double bed or two separate beds, while in the living area a French style sofa bed or a double bed.
Executive Suite
Spacious rooms, characterized by a living area separated from the sleeping area by a sliding door. Elegantly furnished and decorated in shades of yellow and blue, all rooms of this type have carpeted floors, are located on the first floor and offer internal or sea views. Some rooms also include a spacious walk-in closet.
In the sleeping area, the bedrooms have a double bed or two separate beds, while in the living area a French style sofa bed or a double bed.
Presidential Suite “Fata Morgana”
On the first floor of the Castle, a luxurious 250m² suite overlooking the sea reflects a unique spectacle: Sicily is so close that it almost seems to be able to touch it with your fingertips.
Sporting
Sporting is the beating heart of the Resort, an exclusive space to fully enjoy the experiential stay.
Surrounded by a relaxing and romantic atmosphere, the Sporting building, overlooking the Strait of Messina which, with its suggestive purple reflections at sunset, recalls the Myth of the Fata Morgana, has 36 Suites and 10 Basic rooms distributed over two floors: the large, comfortable rooms, characterized by refined and elegant details, offer a view of the garden or the sea. Sporting guests will be able to enjoy breakfasts, fresh summer meals and aperitifs by the pool at the homonymous Restaurant / Lounge Bar located on the ground floor and connected to the two floors by a lift. Outside, the glass lift located next to the restaurant provides direct access to the “Notos” Beauty Farm. All the spaces surrounding the Sporting, such as the Castle and its square, the Park, the Art Path, the Belvedere and the “Pond of the Water Lilies” at the “Le Isole” complex, are open to all guests who they want to be in total harmony with the place that welcomes them and discover other facets of the holiday.
Basic Room
The interiors of these rooms are elegantly furnished with decorations in shades of gold and blue. All rooms of this type have carpeted floors, are located at the beginning or end of the corridor on each floor and can have an equipped balcony or a window with garden or sea view. Some rooms have walk-in closets. This type also offers rooms equipped for guests with mobility difficulties. The rooms have a double bed, two separate beds or French bed type.
Suite
The interiors are elegantly furnished with decorations in shades of gold and blue. All rooms of this type have carpeted floors and are equipped with an equipped outdoor area that offers a view of the garden or the sea. All Suites are spacious and feature a very bright living area separated from the sleeping area by a swing door. In the sleeping area, the bedrooms have a double bed or two separate beds, while in the living area a single or double sofa bed. Some rooms also include a walk-in closet.
The islands
Elegant rooms in Mediterranean style, located in a large garden that houses the “Pond of the water lilies”, a romantic body of water shaded by tall palm trees.
Inserted in a romantic garden and arranged in front of the Strait of Messina and the Aeolian Islands or a body of water shaded by tall palm trees, the “Water Lily Pond”, the Islands have 45 elegant rooms in a fresh and Mediterranean style. . Each has a patio surrounded by flower beds of Mediterranean essences, furnished with a small table and comfortable armchairs. The rooms of this type are all located on the ground floor and boast an independent entrance.
Classic
Elegantly furnished with floral decorations in shades of green, yellow and gold, all rooms of this type have parquet-style floors, ideal for hosting 4-legged friends. The rooms have a double bed or two separate beds.
Some rooms with internal view are suitable for guests with mobility difficulties.
Terme Wellness - Centro Benessere
Notos was for the ancient Greeks the wind coming from the South, an expression of dynamism and warm energy, capable of awakening the vital force of everyone, making them peaceful, sunny and strong. Notos is today an oasis entirely dedicated to well-being.
NOTOS Wellness Center has 7 treatment rooms, even for couples, and outdoor treatment areas. Treat yourself to a break of pure relaxation choosing from hot stone massages, sports massages, Thai massages and facials. You can count on a wide range of treatments, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments. The spa is equipped with mud therapy cabins, a sauna, a spa tub, a steam room, and a Turkish bath / hammam.
The spa is open every day. Children under the age of 16 cannot access the spa.
Sporting outdoor swimming pool
The outdoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi and large fully equipped solarium area is available to internal and external guests throughout the season, open from 10:00 to 18:00 from Monday to Sunday.
Poolside service is available at the “Sporting” Lounge Bar to enjoy your cocktails in total relaxation or to have lunch with delicious salads and fresh summer dishes, while still enjoying the Mediterranean sun.
Gastronomia - Ristorazione
Restaurant
“I Due Mari”
A sunny and Mediterranean cuisine with an extensive wine list of the most prestigious labels that allows the ideal combinations for the most demanding gourmets. The restaurant has an elegant and informal setting of 90 seats, with a splendid terrace from which to enjoy the wonderful view of the Strait, and a reserved environment, the VIP room, for the most special occasions.
“Sporting” restaurant
EAT SITTING BY THE POOL WHILE ADMIRING THE STRAIT OF MESSINA
At the “Sporting” Restaurant / Lounge Bar, you can enjoy fresh Mediterranean meals with a taste of summer. The balance between fish-based dishes and those with raw materials from the hinterland is perfect. Variety and proximity – understood as a passionate search for local products of excellence – are the watchwords of the culinary offer of the restaurant located in the “Sporting” building of the same name.
A separate note, of course, goes to the organic production of herbs and smells that you can find inside the Park that encloses Altafiumara. But what makes the dishes literally inimitable is the spectacular view of the Strait of Messina. Last but not least, the mise en place and the service, refined and elegant as in any self-respecting charming context. This location is also ideal for all guests who wish to sip cocktails and aperitifs at sunset.
Eno-Restaurant “L’Accademia del Vino”
As its name says, the Eno-Restaurant “L’Accademia del Vino” has its raison d’être in the enhancement of the wine making choice. But the real added value is the place from which this space dedicated to the nectars of Bacchus was obtained, which makes the selection of over 450 labels unique with more than 5000 bottles of the best national and international productions, jealously guarded in the vault: an ancient secret of the Castle which now houses 52 seats. The cellar, transformed from the old Murattian powder magazine with striking brick and stone ceilings with barrel vaults, is today the reference point for those who love to know and discover all the secrets of wine. The wine shop offers a vast selection of wines to accompany every type of menu in the best possible way and in harmony. The doors of the Enoteca are open to all wine lovers on the occasion of periodic appointments with the presentations of typical Calabrian products at “Km0” and also to discover and taste the latest trends in the wine sector, guided by professionals from the wine world. Upon request, it is possible to book the opening and organize events / tastings.
Attività - Escursioni - Tour
4-legged friends
Have a fun and relaxing holiday with your 4-legged friend without giving up the comforts of a 5-star Resort.
To build the stay of your 4-legged friend to measure, Altafiumara Resort & Spa offers a special welcome by providing the following services:
One bowl for water and one for food
Mat / cushion
Hygienic bags for dogs
A contact from a local veterinarian available 24 hours a day
… and much more!
Path of Art
The path of modern art that winds through the rooms, halls and the park. The rooms and common areas of the Castle are embellished with paintings and drawings by well-known artists, such as Scanavino, Schifano, Rotella, Uncini, Fattori, Isgrò, Marca-Relli.
In fact, the Guests of the Resort will be able to view the works on display and buy them, and then exhibit them in their private spaces, in the offices or at home. The Altafiumara is not only a simple hotel, but it is also a museum of wellness, because the beauty of art speaks a universal language and when it meets that of nature, it creates an extraordinary combination… of those that make you feel good.
For the little guests
At the request of Family customers, the Resort evolves into Family Friendly, welcoming the needs of families with children of all ages, providing services and equipment designed for their stay.
The Resort has the necessary capacity to accommodate families, as it has Suite (Sporting), Suite / Junior Suite / Suite “Fata Morgana” (Castle) rooms suitable for up to 5 members and also Executive / Deluxe rooms (Castle) for groups up to 3 people.
Children up to 2 years stay free in a cot with their parents.
Here are just some of the Family Friendly services available to you:
Seats in the restaurant / in the room (on request)
Kids à-la-carte menu tailored for children of all ages
PlayRoom with Playstation console and many other games
Outdoor swimming pool with area dedicated to small swimmers
In season / holidays, Mini Club for children from 4 to 12 years with many fun outdoor activities
Personalized Baby-Sitting (to be requested at least 24 hours in advance