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Catania & Foothills

of Mount Etna

Villa Neri Hotel & Spa ★★★★★
Embedded in the hillside within the Etna
Regional Park and 4 kilometres from the small
ancient town of Linguaglossa the luxurious
hotel Villa Neri is owned and run by the
charming Neri family. Surrounded by beautiful
verdant gardens in a peaceful setting the
hotel’s stylish modern interior offers elegant
guest bedrooms and suites and a swimming
pool with fabulous views of Mount Etna - a
perfect retreat to relax and watch the volcano
puffing away. The hotel’s excellent restaurant
serves fine gourmet Sicilian dishes using many
local ingredients and breakfast also includes Villa Neri Hotel & Spa
an array of locally grown produce. The spa has
a wide range of treatments using local spices,
herbs and citrus as well as a Jacuzzi, sauna and
ice fountain. For golf enthusiasts the Il Picciolo
golf club is approximately 10 minutes drive
away.

FACILITIES
● 24 rooms & suites b/s wc (most with
balcony or terrace)
● restaurant
● bar & pool bar
● swimming pool and terrace
● spa
● courtesy bicycles
● air conditioning
● lift
Villa Neri Hotel & Spa

Donna Carmela ★★★★
With the imposing Mt Etna and clear blue sea
as its back-drop Donna Carmela occupies a
stunning rural location mid-way between
Acireale and Taormina. Dating back to the late
19th Century this elegant boutique hotel
has been luxuriously furnished in modern
contemporary style. Breakfast includes home-
made preserves and pastries and at lunch and
dinner you will be served delightful seasonal
dishes using home-grown ingredients. The
extensive grounds – over 1200 acres – include
the most stunning Mediterranean and
sub-tropical gardens planted in “zones” with
over 5000 varieties of plants. As well as citrus
and olive groves Donna Carmela also has one
of the largest plant nurseries of its kind in
Europe with many specimens being sent to the
Chelsea Flower Show. A real garden lover’s
delight. Among the services offered by the
hotel for those without a car a shuttle service to
local areas of interest is available according to
Donna Carmela demand.

FACILITIES
● 29 rooms and suites and garden
lodges b/s wc
● restaurant
● bar
● swimming pool and sun terrace
● spa/gym
● complimentary bicycle hire
● air conditioning

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