Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges is a carefully and elegantly restored 19th century Sicilian property surrounded by a 10.000 square-metre garden, which is home to over 5.000 varieties of the most stunning Mediterranean and sub-tropical plants. While the hotel emanates the essence of beauty and charme, the nature surrounding it clearly takes the spotlight. Donna Carmela offers Etna or sea-facing suites embodying the particular values of Sicilian hospitality such as fine furniture, modern art and precious materials. As you venture into the garden you come across courtyards made of lava stones and river pebbles pavers; stones from the old mansion are left exposed in several areas for everyone to see. You can relax in the swimming pool surrounded by secular olive trees or reconnect with the earth and experience the living energy of the island’s active volcano. The historical hilltop town, Taormina, with its Greco-Roman amphitheatre, and Catania, one of the most striking examples of baroque architecture in Italy, beckon you to explore the region. Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges is a volcanic getaway on Sicily’s historic eastern coast that appeals to all senses. It is a place tailored for relaxation and peaceful seclusion in a setting of unparalleled natural beauty.

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