Private family villa on Mount Etna’s eastern slopes

Villa La Capita

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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Garden days with Etna and the coast to explore

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.

  • Setting: near Fleri, between Zafferana Etnea and Trecastagni
  • Pool: 10 × 5 metres, 1.20–1.80 metres deep
  • Pool season: 25 April–5 September
  • Nearest delicatessen: approximately 900 metres
Villa La Capita terraces, garden and countryside views

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

Villa La Capita exterior and furnished terrace

Colourful furnishings and personal touches give the house its warm, individual character.

Planning your stay

The details for your Etna holiday

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.

Two bathing bathrooms and a separate WC

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.

A garden for summer days

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.

A car is essential

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

A flexible family layout

Upper-floor master bedroom at Villa La Capita

Four bedrooms for six guests

Two doubles, a French bed and a single

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.

Bathroom with shower and bath at Villa La Capita

Bathrooms

Shower room, master en suite and separate WC

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

Pool days shaped around terraces and views

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.

Saltwater swimming pool and sun terrace at Villa La Capita

Saltwater pool and garden

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

Outdoor dining terrace at Villa La Capita

Outdoor dining

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

Outdoor lounge terrace overlooking the pool at Villa La Capita

Several outdoor sitting areas

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

Living room at Villa La Capita

Characterful living room

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

Open kitchen at Villa La Capita

Open kitchen

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

Sheltered garden courtyard at Villa La Capita

Garden courtyard

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

Villa amenities

Comfort and practicalities

  • Wi-Fi and internet connection
  • Satellite television
  • Two standing fans for flexible use around the villa
  • Washing machine
  • Private parking within the grounds

Kitchen and family

  • Dishwasher, gas hob and electric oven
  • Fridge and freezer
  • Espresso machine, kettle and toaster
  • Cot and highchair available
  • Open kitchen beside the living and dining area

Outdoors and safety

  • 10 × 5 metre saltwater pool
  • Pool depth from 1.20 to 1.80 metres
  • Furnished terraces, loungers and outdoor seating
  • Barbecue and external shower
  • Fire extinguishers, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector

Location

Between Etna villages and the Ionian coast

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.

Villa La Capita in its garden on Mount Etna’s eastern slopes

A quiet countryside position with Etna behind and the Ionian coast ahead.

Everyday essentials

  • Fleri delicatessen0.9 km
  • Restaurant1.5 km
  • Zafferana shops and services4 km
  • Zafferana Friday market5 km
  • Acireale hospital10 km

Coast and transport

  • Santa Tecla rocky beach11 km
  • Acireale railway station13 km
  • Riposto harbour15 km
  • Riposto sandy beach17 km
  • Catania airport34 km

Days out and activities

  • Horse riding at Zafferana6 km
  • Acireale diving13 km
  • Catania20 km
  • Golf at Castiglione di Sicilia36 km
  • Taormina40 km
  • Siracusa87 km

From the villa

Explore Etna and eastern Sicily

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

Discover Mount Etna

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.

Plan your Mount Etna experience

Active nature

A day at the Alcantara gorge

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.

Choose an Alcantara experience

Town and coast

Taormina and the 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.

Plan a day in Taormina

City and food

Catania’s markets and streets

Discover Catania’s food markets, lava-stone Baroque buildings and lively piazzas. Allow time for lunch and a wander through the historic centre.

Explore Catania before you go

Start planning

Plan a holiday featuring Villa La Capita

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.

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