Madonie countryside, Sicily

Masseria Susafa

Pool afternoons, garden walks and evenings of Sicilian cooking in a restored country estate, surrounded by the open landscapes of the Madonie.

Remote Madonie setting Pool and countryside calm Sicilian food and wine Self-drive Sicily base
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Terrace and countryside views at Masseria Susafa in the Madonie
Outdoor shaded space at Masseria Susafa
Our view

Countryside days and Sicilian food at Susafa

Swim beneath a wide Sicilian sky, wander through the gardens and settle down to dinner made with the season’s produce. Masseria Susafa is a restored farming estate where the countryside and its food are at the heart of the stay.

Stone farm buildings, quiet corners and views across the fields invite you to take your time. A few nights here bring a welcome change of pace after Palermo’s markets and museums, or between stays on the coast.

We recommend Susafa for couples who enjoy good food, wine and leisurely days outdoors. The restaurant makes evenings a pleasure, with dinner close at hand after a swim or a countryside outing.

Include Susafa in a self-drive journey from Palermo towards Etna or the Baroque towns of the south-east, allowing time to enjoy the estate as well as the places along your route.

Setting

Open countryside in the Madonie, with restored farm buildings and views across the fields.

Rhythm

Leisurely mornings, pool afternoons and evenings of Sicilian food and wine.

Best with

A self-drive route linking Palermo with Etna, Noto or the south-east of Sicily.

Good to know

A hire car is essential for independent exploring; arrival by private transfer can also be arranged.

Planning your stay

Enjoy the estate and the Madonie beyond

Stay for the food, the landscape and time together, with a few well-chosen outings into rural Sicily.

Best for

Couples and families with older children

The peaceful setting suits couples and travellers who enjoy food, wine and countryside. Children are welcome from twelve years old.

Main strengths

Gardens, cooking and rural life

Explore the gardens, take a cooking workshop or enjoy a tasting. The estate’s produce and farming traditions give these experiences a close connection to the place.

Good to know

Driving and private transfers

A hire car gives you the freedom to visit Madonie villages and viewpoints. The masseria is remote, and restaurants and towns require a drive.

Recommended stay

Stay for three or four nights

Three nights leave time for the pool, a rural experience and a day exploring. Four allow a more leisurely stay; two work for a shorter pause within a wider journey.

Rooms

Rooms with the character of a country estate

Eighteen rooms and suites occupy the restored farm buildings. Garden outlooks, private outdoor spaces and generous suites offer different ways to enjoy the setting. We recommend booking early for your preferred dates and room.

Superior Double room at Masseria Susafa
Garden views

Superior Double

A 24-square-metre double room with garden views, reached by steps and set on one level. These rooms occupy former farmworkers’ accommodation.

A comfortable choice for couples planning to spend their days in the gardens, by the pool and exploring the countryside.

Junior Suite with patio at Masseria Susafa
A choice of layouts

Junior Suite

Junior Suites range from 24 to 37 square metres. Some have a sitting area downstairs and a mezzanine bedroom; others are on one level with private outdoor space.

Request a suite with a terrace if you would enjoy time outside beside your room. We will confirm the layout when arranging your stay.

Classic Suite at Masseria Susafa
Space to relax

Classic Suite

The 45-square-metre Classic Suites have private outdoor space and direct access to the garden, in the restored former calves’ stable.

An inviting choice for a longer stay, with room to relax indoors and the garden close at hand.

Superior Suite at Masseria Susafa
Special stay

Superior or Deluxe Suite

Both offer approximately 70 square metres. The first-floor Superior Suite has separate living and sleeping areas and an open-plan bathroom with a bath.

The ground-floor Deluxe Suite has a private garden and a spacious bathroom with a sauna, walk-in shower and bath—an appealing choice for a special stay.

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Your own place outdoors

Choose a Junior Suite with terrace, a Classic Suite or the Deluxe Suite if private outdoor space is an important part of your stay.

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Room details to know

Layouts and access vary, with steps to several rooms. Rooms have climate control and Wi-Fi but no television; minibars are available on request.

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Plan early for your favourite room

With a small collection of individually arranged rooms, early planning gives us more choice when matching your dates and preferred layout.

Hotel experience

Life at Masseria Susafa

Take breakfast slowly, spend an afternoon by the pool and look forward to dinner. Time at the masseria is a pleasure in its own right.

Pool area at Masseria Susafa
Pool and countryside calm

Slow afternoons outdoors

Enjoy a swim and settle on a lounger with the countryside around you. The pool is a lovely place to unwind after a morning in the Madonie villages.

Il Granaio restaurant at Masseria Susafa
Food and wine

Dinner is part of the stay

Sicilian produce and local wine shape evenings in the restaurant. Staying for dinner lets you enjoy the meal and return to your room without a drive.

Relaxation corner under wisteria at Masseria Susafa
Life on the estate

Cooking, gardens and the land

Join a cooking workshop, discover seasonal produce or enjoy a wine tasting. We can include the experiences you would most enjoy, with time left for the gardens and pool.

Location

In the Madonie countryside

Susafa lies in open countryside in the Madonie, between Palermo and Sicily’s eastern coast. The journey inland brings fields, mountain views and small villages into your holiday.

A corner of the Madonie countryside in Sicily
Madonie setting

The Madonie offer winding country roads, hill villages and mountain scenery. Choose a village or walking route for the day and enjoy the landscape along the way.

Getting here

Allow time for the local roads and the final countryside approach. We will provide arrival guidance and plan the drive around your previous stop.

Evenings

Towns and restaurants are a drive away. Dinner at the masseria makes for an easy evening after exploring.

A wider journey

A stay here adds rural Sicily to a journey between Palermo and Etna or the south-east.

Arriving here

Plan your arrival

Palermo and Catania can both work as arrival points, depending on the route. We can arrange car hire and suggest worthwhile stops on the drive.

Car or no car

Driving and private transfers

A car is essential for exploring independently from Susafa. If you plan to spend your stay on the estate, we can arrange private arrival and onward transfers, with transport for any excursions.

Madonie days

Villages, views and time by the pool

Combine a countryside drive or village visit with a leisurely afternoon at the masseria. Three or four nights give you time for both.

Moving on from here

Continue across Sicily

Follow Palermo with a few nights at Susafa, then continue towards Etna or the towns of Noto, Modica and Ragusa.

Planning your holiday

Tell us how much time you would like in the countryside. We will shape the route around your interests, with comfortable driving days and time to enjoy the estate.

Routes and holidays

Include Susafa in your Sicily holiday

Combine city life, rural scenery and the coast, choosing the stops that appeal most to you. Susafa makes a rewarding stay between Palermo and eastern Sicily.

Pool and countryside at Masseria Susafa Lodge and outdoor jacuzzi near Mount Etna Pool at Masseria della Volpe near Noto
Tailor-made idea

Palermo, the Madonie, Etna and south-east Sicily

A suggested longer journey: Palermo or Mondello, Susafa, the Etna area and the Baroque south-east.

Begin with Palermo’s markets and architecture or a stay near Mondello’s beach, then spend a few nights among Susafa’s fields and gardens before continuing east.

The journey can include Unìco near Palermo, Masseria Susafa, Donna Carmela near Etna and Masseria della Volpe near Noto. We can arrange the stays and car hire together.

For a shorter holiday, choose two or three of these bases and spend longer in each. We will adapt the route to your dates and the places you most want to explore.

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Include Masseria Susafa in your holiday

Tell us your dates and what you would like to explore. We can arrange a stay at Susafa with time for its food, gardens and countryside, as part of your tailor-made Sicily holiday.

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A route shaped around you

Choose the cities, coast and countryside that interest you, with time to enjoy each stay and worthwhile stops along the way.

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Your arrangements brought together

We can arrange accommodation, car hire, private transfers and selected experiences as one land-only holiday.

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Personal advice and support

Receive personal advice on rooms, gardens, food and excursions, with support before and during your journey.

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