Highlights

  • Stay on the slopes of Mount Etna, surrounded by vineyards and lava-stone terraces
  • Sleep in a design-led suite, where minimalist style meets Sicilian character in historic buildings
  • Savour farm-to-table Sicilian cuisine, with seasonal dishes and natural wines crafted directly from the estate
  • Unwind with nature-inspired wellness, from open-air yoga to volcanic-stone massages
  • Join immersive local experiences, from wine tastings in the cellar to cooking classes and guided walks

Set on the lush slopes of Mount Etna, Monaci delle Terre Nere is a beautifully restored estate with the soul of rural Sicily. Surrounded by vineyards, orchards and native forest, this organic wine resort offers a unique sense of place, where volcanic landscapes meet sustainable luxury, and nature sets the pace of each day. Just a short drive from Taormina, Catania and the Ionian coast, it’s ideally positioned for exploring eastern Sicily, while feeling a world away from it all.


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Centred around an 18th-century aristocratic villa, with private guest houses dotted across 25 hectares of countryside, the hotel offers a true sense of privacy and immersion in the natural surroundings. Many of the accommodations are housed in original 18th-century farm buildings, featuring private villas and suites, restored with local lava stone, terracotta floors and wooden-beamed ceilings, then finished with clean-lined furniture and soft, contemporary touches. Panoramic terraces overlook the vineyards or the sea, while freestanding tubs, fireplaces and wood-burning stoves add a cosy, indulgent edge. Sustainability is woven into the fabric of the estate, with solar power, energy-efficient systems and natural materials used throughout.

The on-site restaurant, Locanda Nerello, serves seasonal dishes inspired by traditional Sicilian cuisine, much of it sourced directly from the estate’s gardens and nearby farms. Guests can expect fresh pasta, sun-ripened vegetables and locally raised meats, all prepared with care and creativity. The hotel’s own natural wines, crafted from Etna’s unique volcanic soil, are a highlight, and can be enjoyed at the wine bar or as part of a guided tasting.

Guests will find plenty of ways to unwind and connect with the estate. A heated outdoor pool offers stunning views of Mount Etna, while yoga sessions, holistic massages and wellness rituals draw on the surrounding nature for inspiration. You can take a guided walk through the farm and gardens, learn to cook local dishes with the chefs, or borrow an electric bike to explore nearby villages and trails. Whether you're sipping wine under a carob tree or reading in a hammock surrounded by olive groves, every moment here is designed to reflect the slow, generous rhythm of Sicilian life.

 

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