Donna Carmela is a historic residence between Etna and the Ionian Sea. It is a Resort surrounded by a lush garden of 10,000 square meters overlooking a nursery of Mediterranean and subtropical plants. Next to the Sicilian beam there are 8 lodges surrounded by vegetation that makes them unique and makes experience in full contact with nature.
A privileged location for a relaxing holiday and at the same time an ideal starting point to discover the beauty of eastern Sicily: Etna, Taormina, Syracuse, Noto, Catania and Piazza Armerina.
IMPERIAL SUITE
A luxurious historical Villa located a few meters away from the Resort Donna Carmela, with a large swimming pool, a splendid view of the sea and the Etna. A dedicated staff will take care of the daily shopping and breakfast. The Imperial Suite is ideal for an authentic Sicilian hospitality experience.
JACUZZI GRAN SUITE
The Jacuzzi Gran Suite is located in the highest point of the Resort and have a breath-taking view of the sea and of the Etna volcano. Their indoor design and luxury comforts are embellished with the outdoor heated jacuzzi overlooking the entire Resort from the 150 sqm terrace.
The suite has a private entrance, 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathroom, 1 living area with electric hob and on the terrace it is possible to organize private and special dinner on request.
FLORA LODGE
Nestled in a lush paradise of Mediterranean and tropical plants, the Flora Lodge are situated in a privileged panoramic position on the nursery and the Ionian Sea, and have been designed to guarantee guests discretion and privacy.
They are design dwellings, nests suspended from the ground, where nature and contemporary living coexist.
SUPERIOR ROOM
Simplicity and sophistication are the key elements for the design of Superior rooms. Each room has a suggestive view of the Etna volcano and the garden. Welcoming and comfortable thanks to a scrupulous attention to every detail and services provided.
DINING
La Cucina di Donna Carmela, pure exaltation of the flavours of Sicily and authentic Italy thanks to our chef Piergiorgio Alecci. A work of eno-gastronomic research that goes deep and beyond the raw material declined in different tasting proposals that seal taste, understanding and experience.
SINTESI
Sintesi is a compendium of the best local tradition. From appetizer to dessert the Restaurant Sintesi is designed for those who love the flavors and authentic tastes. From the raw materials of our garden, to the products of the area, to enhance the traditions of the typical Sicilian cuisine.
RIZOBAR
Rizobar is the space dedicated to the art of drinking well. A modern and sophisticated location where you can taste a wide selection of fine distillates skilfully mixed by our barmen. The taste for aesthetics is embodied in the creativity of garnish and the elegance of every single drink.
WINE CELLAR
The tip of the diamond of the restaurant, in order to enhance the culinary proposal, is the <strong>Wine Cellar</strong> with vault at sight.
A treasure chest with more than 300 labels inside which stands out the elegance of the rocky and evocative minerality of the volcano of the award-winning Pietradolce labels, winery of the Faro family located on the northern side of Volcano Etna.
Wide space for a range of national and international proposals, from large French maisons to local producers.
WELLNESS
In a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere you can let expert hands wrap you for feelings of pure relaxation. Our therapists will advise you on the best treatments to give your body the right vigor, through the use of exclusive products that respect the environment and the body.
For sports lovers who do not give up the perfect physical fitness even on holiday, our fitness room is the ideal place. Equipped with modern Technogym equipment, it allows you to take time to take care of your body at any time of day, in a warm and bright environment.
MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Donna Carmela is the ideal location to organize any type of event, in a context of ease and tranquility, with the guarantee of a high quality services. A world of sensations and creations tailored, for an exclusive event in a dream like setting with incomparable charm.
Donna Carmela offers a gathering and elegant meeting room, equipped to accommodate up to 40 people, ideal for business meetings, immersed in the green of the countryside and in the blue of the sea. Our boutique resort is ready to host any type of corporate event. Our restaurant offers solutions for every need.
EXPERIENCES
The nature of our island is ready to welcome new guests, to live it fully make sure you enjoy the many experiences we offer. A path on Mount Etna on board a quad is ideal for exploring the landscape shaped by volcanic eruptions, where nature is reborn from its ashes.
Sailing aboard a sailboat will give you the scent of the sea breeze, and the panorama of the stacks of Acitrezza, of the Aeolian coasts, of the majesty of the Greek theatre of Taormina will make you vibrate your heart and feel the desire to return even before leaving.
DISCOVERING PIETRADOLCE WINES
In Solicchiata, a small village just a few kilometres from the hilly town of Castiglione di Sicilia, on the Northern slope of the Mount Etna, rises Pietradolce. The estate covers 18 hectares located in different plots within the Contrade Rampante, Zottorinoto and Santo Spirito, at an altitude between 700 and 950 m a.s.l.
The soils are a rather stony, light, sandy loam, with plentiful mineral elements of volcanic origin, which give born to wines with unique characteristics.
Our wine tours include the guided visit of the pre – phylloxera vineyards, of the cellar and of the barrel room where the wines age. During the visit we love to tell our guests the company philosophy, the story and finally make them have a taste of our wines.
RADICEPURA GARDEN FESTIVAL
Radicepura Garden Festival is the first international event dedicated to garden design and landscape architecture of the Mediterranean that involves great protagonists of landscape, art and architecture, young designers, scholars, institutions, companies and companies.
It is an experience immersed in nature, where thanks to the botanical installations and artistic elements it is possible to make a sensorial journey through the scents and colours of the five thousand varieties of plants coming from Sicily and from all over the world.
Rooms: 26
Price: from 169 EUR per night
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