Sicily for Couples

A sea-facing shared terrace at Hotel Principe di Salina
A sea-facing shared terrace at Hotel Principe di Salina

Nine distinctive places to stay

Sicily for Couples

A sea-view terrace, a city at your feet, or a few days among the vines. Find the Sicily stay that feels right for the two of you.

The best choice begins with how you want to spend your days. These nine places offer different ways to enjoy Sicily, from an island pool to breakfast above the sea and evenings exploring on foot. We have also picked out the rooms that make each stay particularly worthwhile, whether this is a holiday together, an anniversary or a honeymoon.

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Aeolian Islands

Stay long enough for the island to become your routine. Vulcano brings resort comforts and open sea views; Salina offers a smaller, sociable house above a village.

The Master Room’s terrace and private hydromassage pool
The Master Room’s terrace and private hydromassage pool
Therasia’s shared infinity pool, looking towards the islands
Therasia’s shared infinity pool, looking towards the islands

Vulcano · sea, spa and quiet terraces

Therasia Resort Sea & Spa

Choose Therasia when the hotel itself is a substantial part of the holiday. On the Vulcanello promontory, its infinity pools look towards the other Aeolian islands; rocky sea access, a spa and a choice of restaurants make it easy to settle in for several days. This is the island option for generous facilities and time together at the resort.

The room to choose

Master Room. The bedroom is a comfortable 25m², but the reason to choose it is outside: a large sea-view terrace with an outdoor sitting area and a private hydromassage pool. For a simpler stay, a Comfort Room with sea-view balcony keeps the sea in view without the private pool.

Life around the hotel. Take the resort shuttle towards the port for village life, or arrange a boat trip to see the islands from the water. Therasia is away from the port, so evenings in town need a little planning. We arrange the hydrofoil connection and island transfer; allow at least four nights to enjoy the setting.

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The shared pool at Principe di Salina
The shared pool at Principe di Salina
A Top Floor Room
A Top Floor Room
The Suite’s sea-facing sitting area
The Suite’s sea-facing sitting area

Salina · a small house with a sociable spirit

Hotel Principe di Salina

Principe di Salina suits couples who enjoy meeting people as well as finding a quiet corner of their own. Above Malfa, whitewashed terraces, the pool and family-style dinners give the day a gentle rhythm. With 12 rooms and two suites, it feels intimate; shared meals are part of its appeal.

The room to choose

Top Floor Room. A 21m² bedroom opens to a private 12m² sea-facing terrace: enough outdoor space to make slow mornings worthwhile. For a longer stay or a celebration, a Suite adds a 60m² interior and a 40m² terrace at the top of the main house. There are only two, so enquire early.

Life around the hotel. Walk down into Malfa for cafés and restaurants, remembering the uphill return. Swim from Salina’s coast, taste Malvasia or explore by boat; the hotel has no direct sea access. Taxis and local buses make a hire car optional. Four to seven nights gives the island the time it deserves.

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Siracusa

Combine the pleasure of a city on foot with a morning swim from the rocks.

The shared breakfast terrace above the sea
The shared breakfast terrace above the sea
The King Room in the annex; its roof terrace is reached by spiral stairs
The King Room in the annex; its roof terrace is reached by spiral stairs

Siracusa · breakfast above the sea

B&B La Giuggiulena

Sabrina and Claudia’s seaside B&B offers a particularly appealing compromise: breakfast on a terrace above the water, then a day exploring Siracusa. Stay here for the personal welcome, homemade breakfast and the chance to swim before setting off for Ortigia.

The room to choose

King Room with sea view in the annex. Its private roof terrace, with loungers and an outdoor shower, is the attraction. The 25m² room has no balcony: an internal spiral staircase leads up to the terrace, and breakfast is in the main villa. Prefer easier outdoor access? Ask for a Superior Room with sea-view balcony in the main house.

Life around the hotel. Ortigia is around a 20-minute walk away, with lanes, food markets and waterfront restaurants to explore. The B&B is on the inhabited Siracusa shoreline, outside Ortigia itself. Sea entry is from rocks and suits confident swimmers; this is a swimming hideaway, rather than a sandy-beach hotel.

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Western Sicily

Two wine-country stays with different days out: Marsala for salt pans and island trips; Menfi for food, vineyards and a sandy beach.

Baglio Oneto’s historic tower and shared pool
Baglio Oneto’s historic tower and shared pool
Deluxe room with balcony
Deluxe room with balcony
Evening dining in the estate courtyard
Evening dining in the estate courtyard

Marsala countryside · wine and wide horizons

Baglio Oneto dei Principi di San Lorenzo

This historic estate above Marsala makes a rewarding base for couples who like to explore by day and return to a pool and a good dinner. Wine and olive-oil tastings connect you to the estate; the courtyard comes into its own in the evening.

The room to choose

Deluxe with Balcony — Sea and Island View. At 24m² it is a sensible choice for two: the balcony’s outlook towards the sea and Egadi Islands matters more than extra floor space. For architectural character, consider the Historic Tower Suite, with a rooftop terrace and a layout over two levels. Choose it for the tower experience, with stairs between its spaces.

Life around the hotel. Marsala is about 10km away. A car makes the salt pans, Mozia and hilltop Erice straightforward outings; trips to the Egadi Islands start with a drive to a departure port. Allow four or five nights, leaving some afternoons free for the pool. This is a countryside estate, not a hotel from which to walk into Marsala.

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La Foresteria’s pool beside the vineyards
La Foresteria’s pool beside the vineyards
A shared sitting room opening towards the gardens
A shared sitting room opening towards the gardens
Insula Beach Club on the sandy coast at Lido Fiori
Insula Beach Club on the sandy coast at Lido Fiori

Menfi · a holiday shaped by food and wine

La Foresteria Planeta

Choose La Foresteria for the pleasure of staying on a wine estate with serious interest in the table. Fourteen rooms sit among vineyards and aromatic gardens; cooking experiences, Planeta wines and time beside the pool can fill a day without a long excursion. The sandy coast gives this country stay another dimension.

The room to choose

Room with a View. Its 20m² bedroom has a king-size bed and an elevated terrace looking across vineyards and hills towards the sea. For two people, that combination is a compelling reason to choose it over a larger category: somewhere to sit outside is central to the stay.

Life around the hotel. The estate’s Insula Beach Club at Lido Fiori is around 5km away by road, so allow for a drive to the beach. Use a car for Selinunte’s temples, Sciacca or the inland villages, and leave time for lunch to become the main event. Four to six nights works well for wine, coast and a few carefully chosen outings.

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Eastern Sicily

Choose a garden retreat below Etna, an art-filled address in Catania, or Taormina with restaurants and evening strolls close at hand.

The Romantic Lodge’s private terrace and hydromassage plunge pool
The Romantic Lodge’s private terrace and hydromassage plunge pool
The resort’s shared pool and garden setting
The resort’s shared pool and garden setting
Dining among the trees at Donna Carmela
Dining among the trees at Donna Carmela

Below Etna · gardens and private outdoor space

Donna Carmela Resort

Donna Carmela is for couples who want a green, restful base between excursions. Its extensive gardens, pool and restaurant make returning to the hotel a pleasure, while Etna’s landscapes and wineries give the stay a clear sense of place. Choose it for space and privacy in the countryside.

The room to choose

Romantic Lodge with Plunge Pool. The 50m² lodge combines a king-size bed with a private terrace, loungers and a lava-stone hydromassage plunge pool. It is for a quiet soak together. For a celebration where outdoor space is the priority, the Exclusive Suite with Terrace and Private Pool has a 120m² terrace and its own outdoor pool.

Life around the hotel. Carruba di Riposto is a countryside location: arrange a car or driver for winery visits, guided Etna outings and Taormina. The nearby Radicepura gardens are another good reason to linger in this part of Sicily. This is not a walk-out town or beach base; four or five nights gives it a comfortable pace.

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Art and architecture in Asmundo’s shared spaces
Art and architecture in Asmundo’s shared spaces
The bedroom in Suite Bellini
The bedroom in Suite Bellini
The shared rooftop terrace above Catania
The shared rooftop terrace above Catania

Catania · art, markets and city life

Asmundo di Gisira

Asmundo is the choice for couples who enjoy a hotel with a strong point of view. Contemporary art fills a historic palazzo near Catania’s fish market and Piazza Duomo. Step out into the city’s everyday bustle, then return to the shared rooftop for a drink above the streets.

The room to choose

Suite Bellini. Its 60m² includes a bedroom, a separate sitting room and a balcony over Via Gisira: a generous city retreat with a more classical mood than some of the hotel’s bolder rooms. If private outdoor space matters most, ask about Proserpina, a 60m² suite with a small private terrace towards Piazza Mazzini and two balconies.

Life around the hotel. Markets, churches, cafés and restaurants are on the doorstep. Two or three nights is enough to enjoy Catania without hurrying; a car is unnecessary in the centre and is better collected when you leave. Choose Asmundo for art and urban energy, rather than poolside days.

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Villa Carlotta above the Taormina coast
Villa Carlotta above the Taormina coast
The Mini Suite Deluxe’s private terrace with sunloungers
The Mini Suite Deluxe’s private terrace with sunloungers

Taormina · a terrace of your own, town on foot

Hotel Villa Carlotta

Villa Carlotta works especially well for couples who want independence in the evening. Walk into Taormina for dinner, visit the Greek Theatre or wander the gardens, then return to a smaller hotel with a pool and sea views. Breakfast at the rooftop restaurant is a good reason for an unhurried start.

The room to choose

Mini Suite Deluxe. A separate living area and a private sea-view terrace with sunloungers and a parasol make this a particularly good choice for two. The terrace is the distinction: the Junior Suite Sea View has a standing balcony, so choose the Mini Suite Deluxe if you picture spending proper time outside your room.

Life around the hotel. Taormina’s centre is within walking distance, so private transfers can make this a car-free stay. The town sits above the coast: allow a cable-car or taxi journey for beach time. Three or four nights pairs naturally with Siracusa, leaving time for both the town and a slower day at the hotel.

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Palermo

For a few days, let the city set the agenda: palaces, markets and places to stop for something good to eat.

The palazzo’s ornate shared sitting room
The palazzo’s ornate shared sitting room
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
The separate apartment’s contemporary living space
The separate apartment’s contemporary living space

The Kalsa · tiles, character and a city on foot

B&B Stanze al Genio

Stanze al Genio is a small, characterful base in a historic palazzo, closely connected with Palermo’s remarkable majolica collection. Choose it for the setting and the pleasure of stepping straight into the Kalsa, with the city’s palaces, markets and restaurants shaping the day.

The room to choose

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony. At 22m², it brings together the B&B’s decorative character and a little outdoor connection to the city. For a longer, more independent stay, ask for the One-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace: approximately 80m², with a living room, kitchen and private terrace. Its more contemporary interior is a different proposition from the ornate B&B rooms.

Life around the hotel. Explore central Palermo on foot, and arrange a visit to the tile collection during your stay. Three or four nights gives you time beyond the headline sights. There are stairs and no lift; leave the hire car for the next part of your holiday, when you head out towards the coast or wine country.

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Put the stays together

A holiday with time to enjoy each place

Two well-chosen bases often give you more than a string of short stops. These combinations balance exploring with time at the hotel; we can adjust them around your dates and the rooms you would most like to book.

7 nights · easy without a car

Taormina & Siracusa

Three nights at Villa Carlotta and four at La Giuggiulena bring together Taormina’s evening life and Siracusa’s history with swimming from the rocks. Our Taormina and Siracusa holiday includes private transfers. Add a night or two if you want more pool time or an Etna excursion.

14 nights · city, island, coast

Palermo, Salina & Taormina

Our Palermo, Salina and Taormina itinerary allows four nights in Palermo, seven at Principe di Salina and three at Villa Carlotta. A full week on Salina makes the island journey worthwhile. We can adapt the Palermo stay to Stanze al Genio and coordinate the mainland and hydrofoil transfers.

8–10 nights · city and wine country

Palermo & the west

Begin with three or four nights at Stanze al Genio, then collect a car for five or six nights at Baglio Oneto or La Foresteria Planeta. Choose Marsala for salt pans and Egadi outings, or Menfi for food, wine and sandy beach days. Keeping one countryside base leaves room for leisurely lunches.

Your Sicily, thoughtfully arranged

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Share your dates, interests and preferred rooms with ExpertoItaly. We will shape the hotels, duration, transfers, car hire and experiences around you. If a particular terrace, lodge or suite has caught your eye, mention it early: the most distinctive rooms are often few in number.

All our holidays are land-only, with flights booked separately. Start with the form below and we will help you turn your choices into a well-paced holiday.


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