Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges

Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges, born from the forward-looking Faro family. It represents the essence of beauty and charm and offers the unique values of Sicilian hospitality, providing high quality services. Everything is created and designed in order to make your stay unforgettable. The courtyards are made of lava stones and river pebble pavers; stones from the old mansion are left exposed in several areas for everyone to see. The well-stocked wine cellar and the swimming pool surrounded by secular olive trees will give you a glimpse into Sicilian smells and flavors.

Nature lovers will find themselves in flora heaven at Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges. A carefully and elegantly restored 19th century Sicilian house surrounded by a 10,000-square-meter garden which is home to over 5,000 varieties of the most stunning Mediterranean and sub-tropical plants, whose citrus along with olive groves constitute one of the largest plant nurseries of its kind in Europe.

You will find all the charm and the history of Sicily a few steps away from Donna Carmela. Reconnect with the earth and experience the living energy of the island’s active volcano. Hiking, sailing or quad biking are experiences that live in the island of Trinacria from different points of view. The magical Aeolian islands, the historical hilltop town - Taormina - with its Greco-Roman amphitheater, or one of the most striking examples of baroque architecture in Italy - Catania - proclaimed UNESCO World Heritage Site.

See for yourself, the unyielding strength of Etna’s lava through the magma-formed rocks rising from the sea in Aci Trezza and top it off with a visit to the nearby winery Pietradolce on the Northern slopes of the mountain.
Experience Sicilian flavors through our cooking classes, while the summer months bring with them the Radicepura Garden Festival, synonymous with exquisite Mediterranean landscape architecture which never ceases to amaze.

As you take your first quiet step into Donna Carmela’s subtropical gardens, nature takes the spotlight. Scents of the Mediterranean punctuate the backdrop as you wind your way through leafy lawns to your lodge. With just a handful of rooms dotted among lush greenery, it is the perfect starting point to explore eastern Sicily and the Ionian Coast. From sea views to mountain landscapes, each unique lodge is tailored for relaxation and peaceful seclusion. Lie back in stylish comfort in the treetop Flora lodge, or one of the several spacious suites with Etna or sea-facing views. A getaway for both body and mind, the interiors bring together design and sustainability. As well as little extras: a panoramic terrace, a lava stone hot tub, a private garden or even your own villa.

Donna Carmela is conceived to always embrace your needs and tastes.
We welcome our guests in our 26 refined rooms, divided in 12 rooms and 14 suites.