Grand Hotel Minareto Siracusa

The Minareto is located right in front of the island of Ortigia, on a promontory in the midst of the crystal-clear waters of the Plemmirio Nature Reserve. The Resort consists of 55 Rooms, 23 Suites, 2 Grand Suite, 5 Villas and 3 Grand Villas.

All the rooms are in reserved and exclusive cottages scattered around the luxuriant Mediterranean grounds: a splendid setting dominated by the sea and the sky. Guests in the Minaretocan decide to let themselves be pampered by the soft white sand of the reserved beach, relax at the pool, have a gastronomic experiences in the our restaurants and bars.

The enchanting delle Latomie Bay with its crystal-clear waters and white-sand beach, which is every bit as enticing as any Caribbean island, is an oasis of peace, sun and sea for all the guests in Minareto.

The bay is easy to reach from all the Resort’s rooms and once there you can relax in all privacy on comfortable loungers and under sun umbrellas. The beach staff is on hand for any needs and to make sure guests enjoy their time on the beach.

A series of terraces on different levels: this is an exclusive solarium, overlooking a sheer drop to the sea and with stunning views of the island of Ortigia. A place suspended between the sky and the sea in which to relax on comfortable EMU loungers, read a good book or, more simply, let yourself be pampered by the sound of the waves.

ROOMS & SUITES
All rooms and Suite in Minareto have been created by master craftsmen, blend comfort and hi-tech as well as the highest levels of privacy. The comfortable and attractive terraces are the perfect place from which to watch the sun as it sets over the island of Ortigia, and also for relaxing with our partner. Why don’t you treat yourself to a corner of paradise …

GRAND SUITE PISTACIA
The Pistacia Gran Suite, with a refined, romantic and contemporary style, has a large living room with sofa bed and corner bar; two independent bedrooms with private bathrooms, one of which offers both a walk-in shower and a bathtub. Both bathrooms boast the refined design of the Made in Italy brand, Antonio Lupi, specialized in the design of the “bathrooms”.

Outside, the Gran Suite Pistacia is surrounded by a large Mediterranean garden, with a private swimming pool and an outdoor relaxation area with fine furnishings of the Made in Italy EMU brand.

POOL SUITE
Four gems with a different stylistic imprint, the Pool Suites combine privacy, style and comfort. Each of the four suites has a large living area, with the possibility, where there is not already a separation through a partition wall, to add an additional bed, master bedroom and large bathrooms with walk-in showers.

Outside, they offer relaxation and privacy thanks to the lush garden that surrounds them, which has some important Mediterranean specimens, and a private swimming pool of 15 sqm, for exclusive use.

SUITE JACUZZI
The suites, organized in several housing units located all on the same level of the ground, present themselves with a modern and captivating style, ideal for couples who seek elegance, exclusivity and privacy.

• Interior: Entrance to bright living room, large bedroom, relaxation area and large bathroom with shower.
• Bathrooms: They have large walk-in showers and an exclusive courtesy line, by the prestigious Transvital brand.
• Exteriors: The suite offers a large private garden with a private and heated Jacuzzi tub.

ORTIGIA FAMILY SUITE
The room confirms the passion for contemporary design with echoes that come from tradition. The colors, sober and soft, welcome the guest in a luxurious and refined environment.

• Interior: A large sleeping area, where the high quality of sleep is guaranteed by Simmons King Size mattresses, In the living area there are a comfortable double sofa bed and a coffe station.
• Bathrooms: They have large walk-in showers and an exclusive courtesy line, by the prestigious Transvital brand.
• Exteriors: The room has an external terrace with a sea view on the island of Ortigia, equipped with furnishings dedicated to moments of relaxation in the open area.

DELUXE ORTIGIA
All rooms are organized in several housing units, all located on the same level of the ground and surrounded by lush green areas. Ortigia Deluxe are among the rooms most appreciated by our guests for the wonderful panoramic sea view they offer.

• Interior: Furnished in different deco, romantic and armony styles, with high-quality handcrafted furniture, they offer an atmosphere of full relaxation.The high quality of sleep guaranteed by the “Simmons” King-Size mattresses and the equipment of an LCD TV in each room they combine comfort and technology at the service of our guests. The room is equipped with a tea station and a relax corner.
• Bathrooms: Made entirely of fine marble, they have large showers and an exclusive courtesy line, by the prestigious Transvital brand.
• Exteriors: The room has an external terrace with panoramic sea view on Ortigia, the historic center of Syracuse, equipped with furniture for moments of relaxation in the open area.

VILLAS
Exclusivity, Luxury, Space and Privacy. These are the best words to describe the new accomodation facilities in Minareto Seaside Luxury Resort & Villas. Fourteen Villas with private Pool and Whirlpool, where elegance and luxury combine with privacy in an exclusive environment.

Villas are ideal for families or couples, they are characterized by special location and equipped with private outdoor pool or whirlpool. Villas range from 70 sqm to 250 sqm and guarantee the highest level of comfort and design.

VILLA MONETA DI MARE
Surrounded by a huge Mediterranean garden, Villa Moneta di Mare presents itself with a modern style that boasts some of the best Made in Italy brands for interior design choices, such as Antonio Lupi for the bathrooms.

The villa is spread over one floor and has a large lounge with a relaxation area, a kitchen and a courtesy bathroom, two independent bedrooms, each with a private bathroom.

Outside, the villa has a huge Mediterranean garden of about 800 square meters, with important plants and specimens, and an outdoor relaxation area with fine furnishings of the Made in Italy EMU brand. The garden, overlooking the sea, offers Private Pool and a panoramic view of the coasts of the protected marine reserve of Plemmirio.

DINING
Talking about cuisine in Sicily means starting a journey inside a journey made of flavours, scents and fragrances that made our land famous worldwide. Food at Minareto Luxury Resort is an experience that your palate and your spirit should go through in different ways.

We try to convey our guests the love for our land, that we nurture day by day with passion and enthusiasm, through the dishes prepared by our chefs.

Nesos restaurant is made by an inner room with a capacity of 250 seats, remind of the ancient noble parlours, and an outdoor room – the Latomie Terrace – overlooking the sea, that will make your culinary experience unique in a marvellous scenery.

Along the poolside, the Pool Bar Restaurant is the hangout area of all guests at the Resort, where to relax before dinner, sipping an aperitif and eating delicious finger food or where to have a meal delighting your palate with genuine flavours, such as the one of fresh fish.

Even more exclusive is the Titanic Terrace, opened only for particular events and for theme dinners, chosen in the past by Dolce&Gabbana for one of their elite events.

NESOS RESTAURANT
The Nesos Restaurant, with its romantic air and atmosphere of days long past, is the ideal choice for guests who enjoy an elegant and tasteful ambience redolent of the aristocratic days of yesteryear.

And the specialities presented by our chef reflect the flavours of Mediterranean cuisine and the best of local produce, but with a highly personalized and creative flair. And they are presented with great panache to amaze guests while never distracting them from the essence of the chef’s creations.

POOL SNACK BAR & RESTAURANT
Beside the pool this Grill and Bar is the ideal place for those who want to enjoy some traditional local rotisserie specialtiesb and ice creams like the famous Sicilian water ices, while relaxing in the shade beside the swimming pool.

The Grill & Bar has an open kitchen which means our chefs can prepare the day’s catch and a wide choice of dishes in the Minareto Seaside Luxury Resort & Villas’ inimitable style.

LOBBY BAR
The Lobby Bar in the elegant and tasteful hall with its boiserie and marbles, Swarovski lamps and age-old bonsais is the perfect place in which to relax and chat, and also in which to enjoy a cocktail and some delicious finger food.

WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE
In a glass of Planeta wine there is sky and earth, wind, sea breeze and sun. Through the exciting landscapes of its cellars, Planeta invites you to discover where their wines are born and to taste them, immersed in the landscape.

MARKET FOOD TOUR
The activity will begin with a pleasant walk to Ortigia market, with a local chef, and will continue with tastings of typical Sicilian products. During the market visit, we will buy together the fresh products for our cooking class.

Then we will head to the cooking school in the heart of Ortigia and with our chef you will make a typical sicilian lunch. We will have lunch together, sharing the dishes we have just made.

CHAMPAGNE & BUBBLES
Treat yourself to a special moment in our panoramic Jacuzzis! Do not miss the view of Ortigia at sunset, an added value that will embellish your stay with moments of absolute relaxation and extraordinary poetry. Exclusive use of the Jacuzzi for an hour with an aperitif of champagne and finger food based on marinated fish.

MEETINGS & EVENTS
The Minareto Seaside Luxury Resort & Villas has a deep Mice vocation and provides guests who are travelling on business with quality congress facilities. The large congress area can take up to 420 people when seated and thanks to sliding walls can be turned into different sized rooms with different layouts.

From congresses to business lunches and small meetings, in an elegant and functional ambience. And then there are the various outdoor areas which are ideal for workshops, presentations and exhibitions in a unique and unforgettable setting.

WEDDINGS IN SICILY
And your dream comes true. Your most beautiful day, an enchanting and magical day, in a stunning setting which will remain in your heart forever. A corner of paradise suspended between the sky and the land, a jubilant, emotion-packed moment during which nothing is left to chance. What better setting could there be for the promise of all promises?

Everything is planned right down to the smallest detail, from the location of the welcome cocktail with a stunning buffet, to the banquet itself with exquisite glassware and porcelain, and then there is the menu created by our chef, from tasty finger food and exciting dishes, to the wedding cake and wedding favours which are a delight for the eye and the palate, the perfect blend of creative flair, genuineness and mastery. On top of which there are the flowers and the lights, the music and the colours in the perfect setting for your special day.

We will look after you and accompany you on this great adventure, advising you on all those aspects which will make it truly unforgettable, trying to satisfy all requests, pampering your guests so that, for you and your family, this will be the most wonderful day of your life, with nothing to worry about, in an exclusive and unforgettable setting.

The Minareto Seaside Luxury Resort & Villas is the ideal setting for weddings at any time of year. For summer weddings the outdoor areas are a stunning location with wonderful views of Ortigia or over little bays with crystal-clear waters. And for winter weddings there are the elegant indoor areas with soft lighting, boiserie and precious marbles.

WHIRLPOOL BATH TERRACE
Relaxing in the sunset with a priceless view of the Plemmirio Bay, in a terrace furnished with hot tube overlooking the sea. The sun’s rays are reflected on the surface of the waves that break on the white sand beach, as the sun slowly falls asleep.

Wait until nightfall, in company or alone, gently massaged by the warm waters of the hot tub and sipping a glass of champagne is a unique experience to live at the Minareto. What is the best time? Just at sunset, when the lights dim, and everything is surrounded by an atmosphere of fabulous magic.

A 15sm solarium fully covered in wood houses two Whirlpool Bath, which can accommodate up to 4 people each. The service is open to all guests of the Minareto who want to enjoy a moment of intimacy with their partner or some relax on their own. Guests can access the sun 24h while enjoying unforgettable moments.

THE SWIMMING POOL
The swimming pool, which is in the heart of Minareto, is the ideal spot for guests who want to enjoy Sicily’s golden sun. Relaxing on comfortable EMU loungers or under the whimsical coloured umbrellas, while sipping a cooling drink or chatting at the tables and chairs in the relaxing area beside the pool.

The chef of the Grill&Bar Restaurant will greet you and introduce you to the many typical specialties which can enjoy seated at the tables and chairs around the pool.

SPORT & SPA
A romantic escape, a holiday with the family or a business trip find the perfect balance. If there is also time to devote to wellness and physical activities which are, of course, the best way to charge one’s batteries, forget the usual frenetic daily rhythm, or even just to shake off a busy working day.

Discover the different solutions that are on hand to help you back into perfect form, either by yourself or in company, and satisfy your desire for wellbeing.

THE GARDENS
Alongside the dazzling blue of the sea, the green nature stands imposing and majestic to the Minareto. Three hectares of authentic Mediterranean maquis, surrounding and wrapping the hotel and protecting it, inviting our guests to leave at home all problems and stress of everyday life. An oasis within the oasis, to discover secluded spots in which to re-establish the strong bond each of us has with Mother Nature.

Find yourself walking barefoot on the wet and cool grass at early morning, pay homage to the sun with a relaxing and rejuvenating yoga activity, find a quiet corner to do meditation by reestablishing contact with your spirit and body, relax in the hours of sunset breathing the intense fragrance of lavender and mint, look for moments of silence in which to sink while reading a good book.

Everything at the Minareto tells our land and its ancient past. The olive trees speak of traditions which origins are lost in the mists of time, the palm trees remind us of our shared roots with distant lands, carob trees reveal the secrets of an ancient culinary tradition.

YOGA
Yoga is a discipline that involves the body and its posture, breath and energy, spirituality and even psycho-physical well-being. His basic philosophy also includes a diet, a way of thinking, a lifestyle, a special respect for nature. Yoga is a universe that touches person in the deep, incorporates it and at the same time frees it, leading it towards unity.

RUNNING
The best sport to practice all together, Running is synonymous with vitality, regeneration, becoming one with nature, experiencing the joy of movement and feeling good at any age. The training includes a coast to coast path to discover the Plemmirio Marine Reserve.

SNORKELING
Boat ride along the coasts of Ognina, Asparano and Arenella. At the Plemmirio Protected Marine Reserve, in addition to swimming, you could observe the fauna by snorkeling.

FISHING TOURISM
The Fishing Tourism will allow you to experience a typical fisherman’s day with competent staff, discovering fishing techniques that have been handed down for generations.

You will come across fascinating and unique landscapes that frame a backdrop, clear and colorful, populated by different species. Thanks to a stop for refreshments based on fruit and drinks, you will have the opportunity to dive in the crystal clear waters and relax listening to the sound of the sea.

BIKE TOUR
Away from the noise and traffic, surrounded by the sea, you can enjoy a bike tour inside the Plemmirio Marine Reserve. Cycling improves overall physical condition, strengthens the muscles of the legs, increases endurance and yield, promoting well-being and joy for life, allowing you to experience nature with greater awareness.

FUNCTIONAL TRAINING
Functional Training involves free-body exercises that activate the whole body. Functional training workout involves the contraction of various muscle groups, so in this type of training it is not possible to train one area of the body individually, but it is necessary to work in muscle synergy with a 360 degree workout, taking care of every aspect of athletics: strength, power, speed, coordination, agility and balance. Location of the activity: sandy beach of our resort

EXCURSION
Syracuse, founded in 734 BC, is one of the most important Magna Graecia cultural centers. The most spectacular testimonies are contained in the Archaeological Park of Neapolis with the Greek Theater of V aC, one of the most majestic and important of the whole greek world, Paradise Latomie, the Ear of Dionigi, the Ara of lerone the Roman Amphitheater.

Ancient history will lead us to remember the most famous citizen of Syracuse of all time, Archimedes. After the tour of the park, we move to the Catacombs of San Giovanni and visit Madonna delle Lacrime Church, dedicated to the miracle of 1953.

MONTALBANO TOUR
“Il commissario Montalbano” is a television series based on the successful novels by Andrea Camilleri. The imaginary city of Vigata is a set of the most beautiful places in the south of the island, so we will visit the beautiful baroque cities of Modica and Ragusa Ibla (where we will stop for lunch in the same restaurant where Commissario Montalbano ate and we will make a tasting of famous Modica chocolate), the scenic Donnafugata Castle, Scicli, Marina di Ragusa and Donnalucata. Montalbano’s house is instead located in Punta Secca, not far from the ancient coastal defensive tower, often visible in the television series.

NATURALISTIC EXCURSION
Cassibile river has created a series of deep canyons with the greatest depth reached near the Ancient Avola belvedere of 507 meters and a maximum width of 1200 meters. About 1 km of river forms numerous lakes, with fresh and clear waters, a place that can be an excellent alternative to the beach.

We will go down the appropriate staircase to get to the lakes of Avola. The charm of the ponds with the picturesque waterfalls are combined with walks in unspoiled nature. Inside the canyon you can see many cave tombs carved into the rock.

ETNA E TAORMINA TOUR
Through the Etna Park we will climb to Rifugio Sapienza (about 2.000 m m), the starting point to explore the highest active volcano in Europe (3.340 m). We will visit the silvestri craters and admire the lunar landscape of the volcano.

On site you can buy the cable car excursion to the top of the volcano. After we reach Taormina, we will visit the medieval historical center and the most famous ancient greek – roman theater of Sicily.

LOVE BOAT
Enjoy a sunset aperitif lulled by the waves of the Siracusa bay. During the months of July and August, do not miss the appointment with “Sailing tasting on board”: we leave at 7:00 pm from our Rocky beach to taste a delicious aperitif accompanied by a bottle of excellent local wine. The return is scheduled for around 20.30.

LUXURY YACHT
An exclusive luxury boat tour with every comfort on board. The departure is scheduled from Molo Santa Lucia (Sbarcadero Siracusa). Sailing from Syracuse to Marzamemi and back, with swim stops or snorkeling, depending on the sea conditions to be evaluated in the day, according to the judgment of the commanded.

Departure at 10:00 am, stop at Marzamemi with the possibility of disembarking for lunch at the Cortile Arabo restaurant, or at the restaurant chosen by the client. After lunch it is expected to return.

HELICOPTER TOUR
Departure from AVI CLUB SIRACUSA, certified airfield, with top view of the often smoking top craters. During the tour, you can also admire the famous “Valle del Bove”, which extends along the eastern side of the highest active volcano in Europe (3350 m).

The helicopter tour continues in the direction of Taormina, where you can see Isola bella, the evocative Greek Theater, Castelmola and the Alcantara Gorges. Each passenger is equipped with headphones to be able to communicate with the pilot (english speaking) Transfer by car from / to vs. hotel with multilingual driver.

AIRPLANE TOUR
The flight in an airplane is the most exciting way to discover Etna with its thousand views. Departure from AVIO CLUB OF SYRACUSE, with a view from the top of the craters summit often smoking.

During the tour, you can also admire the famous Valle del Bove, which extends along the eastern side of the highest active volcano in Europe (3350 mt.). Each passenger is equipped with headphones to be able to communicate with the pilot (english speaking) Transfer by car from / to vs. hotel with multilingual driver.

JEEP TOUR
Book an unforgettable off-road excursion aboard a Jeep! Along dirt roads, in the enchanting Enta territories, you can visit the Botanical and Geological Park and the very famous Gorges of the Alcantara River. These are the main naturalistic and tourist attractions of the Valle Alcantara.

The Park, founded over 50 years ago to spread knowledge and use of the Alcantara Valley and its Gorges, covers about 100 hectares of citrus groves, olive groves, pastures and woods and falls within the Alcantara Fluvial Regional Park (established in 2011).

GOLF EXPERIENCE
Founded in 2012, I Monasteri Golf club offers a golf course with 18 holes par 71 and is spread over an area of 6520 meters inside a plantation of orange, lemon and fawn.

The incredible beauty of the 86 hectares of vegetation on which the camp stands, combined with the services and facilities of the club, makes I Monasteri one of the potential reference points in Sicily for international golf.

A Mediterranean paradise where you can practice this sport and relax your mind by getting lost in the green expanses. The field is a par 71 with five tees per hole.

The driving range of the golf course has 40 positions, putting greens and chipping greens and practice bunkers, which both the lover of this sport and the more experienced can take advantage to put into practice what they know about golf.

Rooms: 55

Price: from 243 EUR per night

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