Four bedrooms for up to six
Three bedrooms are on the ground floor: a double, a French-bed room and a single. The master double is upstairs, with an en-suite bathroom.
Private family villa on Mount Etna’s eastern slopes
Wake to the countryside on Etna’s eastern slopes, spend the afternoon by your saltwater pool and dine on the terrace with views towards the Ionian Sea. Villa La Capita is a characterful four-bedroom house for up to six near Zafferana Etnea.
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Settle into a peaceful corner of eastern Sicily, with Mount Ilice behind the house and the sea on the horizon. The garden, pool and furnished terraces invite easy days at home, while Etna’s villages, Catania and the Ionian coast offer plenty to discover by car.
Colourful, personal interiors give La Capita the warmth of an established country home. Choose a shady place to read, gather for lunch in the courtyard or take a dip before dinner outdoors.
Four bedrooms give a family of up to six flexibility: two doubles, a room with a 150 cm French bed and a single. The upper-floor double has its own bathroom.

Broad terraces and mature planting create several places to sit outside.

Colourful furnishings and personal touches give the house its warm, individual character.
Planning your stay
Three bedrooms are on the ground floor: a double, a French-bed room and a single. The master double is upstairs, with an en-suite bathroom.
The ground floor has a shower room plus a separate WC with bidet and washbasin. Upstairs, the master en suite has both a bath and a shower.
The saltwater pool is open from 25 April to 5 September, with shaded sitting areas and sunny terraces nearby. Two standing fans are provided for use inside the villa.
The nearest delicatessen is about 900 metres away and restaurants begin around 1.5 km. The villa works as a driving base for Etna and eastern Sicily, with private parking within the grounds.
Bedrooms and bathrooms

Four bedrooms for six guests
The ground-floor double has a 180 × 200 cm bed, alongside a room with a 150 × 200 cm French bed and a single with a 100 × 200 cm bed. Upstairs, the master double has a 180 × 200 cm bed and its own bathroom. The villa accommodates a maximum of six guests.

Bathrooms
Use the ground-floor shower room from the three bedrooms on that level; a separate WC has a bidet and washbasin. The upstairs double has an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower.
Time at the villa
Spend a morning in an Etna village, then return for lunch and an afternoon in the garden. Keep a few full days for the volcanic landscapes, Taormina or the coast.

The private 10 × 5 metre pool sits within the garden, with open views and space for relaxed days at the villa.

Bring home local produce for the barbecue and enjoy lunch or dinner on the furnished terrace.

Loungers, shaded seating and open terraces give the group a choice of spaces through different parts of the day.

The main living and dining space is bright and personal, with garden views and direct access towards the terraces.

The kitchen includes a gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, fridge and freezer, espresso machine, kettle and toaster.

A sheltered courtyard beside the house adds another place for family lunches or quieter sitting away from the pool.
Villa amenities






Location
Villa La Capita sits near Fleri, between Zafferana Etnea and Trecastagni, on Mount Etna’s lower eastern slopes. Mount Ilice rises behind the house, while the outlook opens across countryside towards the Ionian Sea.
Explore Etna’s villages and volcanic landscapes, swim along the coast at Santa Tecla or wander through Catania’s markets and lava-stone streets. Taormina makes another rewarding day out. A car is essential for shopping and excursions.

A quiet countryside position with Etna behind and the Ionian coast ahead.
From the villa
Balance days by the pool with volcanic landscapes, coastal towns and Catania’s markets. We can help you plan outings around your interests.
Volcanic landscape
Choose a guided walk through Etna’s volcanic landscapes, a visit to its villages or a day among the wineries. Routes and summit access depend on current conditions; we can arrange the experience that suits your party.
Active nature
Enjoy the gorge scenery or choose a guided river activity. We can help match the outing to the ages in your party and the conditions during your stay.
Town and coast
Visit the ancient theatre, wander along Corso Umberto and pause for lunch with a view. An early start leaves time to enjoy the town before returning to the villa.
City and food
Discover Catania’s food markets, lava-stone Baroque buildings and lively piazzas. Allow time for lunch and a wander through the historic centre.
Start planning
Tell us your dates and who is travelling. Booking early gives you the best choice of weeks at La Capita, and we can arrange your villa, car hire and other stops in Sicily.
Ask for a personal quotation in pounds. Stays are for at least seven nights, with flexible arrival days and a €600 cash security deposit. Electricity, weekly cleaning, weekly bed linen and pool towels, twice-weekly bath towels and final cleaning are included. Heating is charged by usage; a cook is available at extra cost. Pets are not allowed.