Donna Carmela Resort near Mount Etna in eastern Sicily

Carruba di Riposto, between Mount Etna and the Ionian coast

Donna Carmela Resort

Garden walks, pool afternoons and Sicilian dinners below Mount Etna, with Taormina, wineries and the Ionian coast to explore.

Botanical resort setting Best with a car Pool, gardens and good food Etna, Taormina and Ionian coast access
Include Donna Carmela in your holiday
Pool and gardens at Donna Carmela Resort near Mount Etna
Garden lodges at Donna Carmela Resort in eastern Sicily
The ExpertoItaly view

Gardens, Sicilian food and days on Etna

Walk through lush gardens, cool off in the pool and look forward to dinner after a day on Etna. Donna Carmela brings the pleasures of a country stay together with eastern Sicily’s volcanic landscapes, towns and coast.

Greenery surrounds the terraces, rooms and lodges. Choose a garden setting, a spacious suite or your own plunge pool, and leave time to enjoy the resort between outings.

Visit a winery on Etna, explore Taormina or spend a day along the Ionian coast. Return for a leisurely afternoon among the gardens and an evening of Sicilian food and wine.

The resort is in the countryside at Carruba di Riposto. A hire car gives you freedom to explore; we can also arrange private transfers and guided excursions.

Best for

Etna, gardens, food, wine and resort comfort in the same eastern Sicily stay.

Setting

A botanical resort between Mount Etna and the Ionian coast, with a calm countryside feel.

Travel style

Explore by hire car or with arranged private transport.

Route value

A strong eastern Sicily pause between city, coast, countryside and onward touring.

Is it right for you?

Eastern Sicily with time to unwind

Stay for a few nights of gardens, good food and varied outings, with Etna, Taormina and the coast within reach from one base.

Best for

Couples, families and food-minded travellers

A good fit if you like the idea of Etna, gardens, pool time, good food and comfortable rooms or lodges forming one relaxed eastern Sicily chapter.

Main strengths

A resort with a real sense of place

The gardens, pool, restaurant and individual lodges give you plenty to enjoy during time at the resort.

Good to know

Countryside at Carruba di Riposto

Towns and seaside promenades require transport. Choose a hire car for independent outings or let us arrange private drivers and excursions.

Recommended stay

Stay three to five nights

Three nights allow a short stay near Etna. Four or five leave time for the volcano, the coast and a food or wine experience, with relaxed afternoons at the resort.

Rooms

Garden lodges, spacious suites and private pools

Choose from rooms in the main building, garden lodges and suites with private outdoor space. Early booking gives you the best choice, especially for the small number of private-pool options.

De Luxe Suite at Donna Carmela Resort
Good first upgrade

De Luxe Suite

The De Luxe Suite offers extra space to relax after a day exploring Etna, Taormina or the coast.

A comfortable choice for couples who would enjoy more room indoors during a longer stay.

Two-Floor Suite at Donna Carmela Resort
Different layout

Two-Floor Suite

The split-level layout separates living and sleeping areas for a more spacious stay.

We will explain the arrangement and internal stairs when helping you choose your suite.

Flora Lodge at Donna Carmela Resort
Garden feel

Flora Lodge

Set among the greenery, the Flora Lodge brings you closer to the resort’s botanical setting.

Choose a lodge for time outdoors and a relaxed stay among the gardens.

Romantic Lodge with plunge pool at Donna Carmela Resort
Private outdoor time

Romantic Lodge with Plunge Pool

Enjoy your own outdoor space and plunge pool between excursions and leisurely meals.

An inviting choice for a honeymoon or a special stay with plenty of time at the resort.

For families or a longer stay, the Family Lodge, Exclusive Suite and Grand Suite offer further choices of bedrooms, terraces and private pools. We will confirm the layout and capacity for your party.

Our first choice

De Luxe Suite or Flora Lodge

Choose a De Luxe Suite for extra indoor space, or a Flora Lodge for its garden setting. We can recommend the option that suits your dates and holiday.

What the supplement buys

Space, layout or private outdoor living

Suites add living space, while lodges and selected suites offer gardens, terraces or private pools for time outdoors.

When Superior is enough

Superior Rooms

Superior Rooms are approximately 25–35 square metres, with a king-size bed, a shower and a private or French balcony. They accommodate two guests.

Hotel experience

Life among the gardens

Start slowly, take an outing and return for a swim. The gardens, food and pool make time at Donna Carmela a pleasure in its own right.

Swimming pool at Donna Carmela Resort in Sicily
Pool and gardens

A calm return after exploring

Enjoy the pool and gardens after exploring, or devote an afternoon to relaxing at the resort.

Restaurant at Donna Carmela Resort
Food and wine

Garden produce and eastern Sicily flavour

Sicilian produce and wine shape meals at the resort. Dinner makes an inviting end to a day on Etna or along the coast.

Radicepura botanical park near Donna Carmela Resort
Botanical character

A resort shaped by plants and landscape

The gardens give Donna Carmela its distinctive setting, with Radicepura and the Faro family’s nurseries nearby.

Location

Between Mount Etna, Taormina and the Ionian coast

Stay below Etna for volcanic landscapes, wine estates, Taormina and coastal outings. We can arrange a hire car or private transport for the places you would like to explore.

Why the setting matters

Below Mount Etna

Donna Carmela is a countryside resort at Carruba di Riposto, between the volcano and the Ionian coast.

Best with a car

Car hire makes the stay more flexible, especially for Taormina, Etna, the coast, gardens, wineries and onward travel.

Eastern Sicily access

Donna Carmela can work for Etna, Taormina, Acireale, Catania-side arrivals, Alcantara and Ionian coastal days.

A botanical thread

The Faro family connection with Piante Faro, Radicepura and Pietradolce gives this area a distinctive garden, landscape and wine identity.

Arriving here

Best from Catania Airport

Catania airport is a convenient arrival point. We can arrange a private transfer or car hire for your stay and onward journey.

Town, coast and countryside

Exploring the area

Use a car or private driver for the coast and nearby towns, then return to the resort for dinner and time in the gardens.

Days out

Etna, Taormina and Alcantara

Etna is the obvious focus, but the hotel also works for Taormina, the coast, gardens, wine, food experiences and the Alcantara area.

Moving on

Easy to combine with wider Sicily

Donna Carmela can sit before or after Siracusa, the Val di Noto, Palermo, a countryside stay or a wider self-drive loop around Sicily.

ExpertoItaly planning note

Give yourself four or five nights for a day on Etna, an outing to Taormina or the coast, and leisurely time at Donna Carmela.

We can arrange a private Etna experience with a local specialist, choosing the route around your interests.

Explore private Mt Etna and Aeolian Islands experiences
Alternative hotel style

Choosing between Donna Carmela and Monaci delle Terre Nere

Donna Carmela offers botanical gardens, lodges and resort comforts below Etna. Monaci delle Terre Nere offers a country estate with food, wine and views across the surrounding landscape.

Routes and holidays

Include Donna Carmela in your Sicily holiday

Combine an Etna stay with Siracusa, the Baroque south-east or a journey across Sicily, allowing time for the gardens and pool between excursions.

Pool at Donna Carmela Resort
Taormina and eastern Sicily
Wine cellar at Donna Carmela Resort
Tailor-made idea

Etna, Taormina and south-east Sicily by car

Suggested rhythm: Donna Carmela for Etna and the Ionian side, then Siracusa, the Val di Noto countryside or a longer Sicily self-drive route.

This works well if you want eastern Sicily to include both exploring and rest. Donna Carmela gives you Etna, gardens, food and pool time before moving on to a more historic or coastal chapter.

The route can run in either direction, depending on flights, season and how much time you want for Taormina, Siracusa, Noto, wine country or Palermo.

Ask us to shape this route around you
Start planning

Include Donna Carmela in your holiday

Tell us your dates and the places you would like to explore. We can arrange your room or lodge, journeys and experiences as one tailor-made Sicily holiday.

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A route shaped around you

Combine Etna, the coast and other places you would like to visit, with time to enjoy each stay.

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The practical details arranged together

We can arrange the accommodation, room requests, airport car hire, private transfers, guided Etna days, food and wine experiences, and onward journeys as one practical plan.

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Personal advice and support

We will advise on room choice, lodge upgrades, terrace or plunge-pool value, excursion pacing, arrival timing and the small details that make the stay work smoothly.

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