Castello Di San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa in Calatabiano, Sicily

The property offers two restaurants for evening dining. Mastri Flavetta is a traditional Sicilian dining hall open for dinner from May through 31 October. During summer, guests can dine outdoors at Giardino di Pietra, and the grill restaurant by the pool serves lunch. A buffet breakfast is included each morning.

The on-site spa includes a hot tub, a Turkish bath, and a sauna. Guests can book customizable treatments such as body scrubs, wraps, foot baths, facials, and massages for couples or individuals. The spa also has a steam room, a lounge area, and offers yoga classes.

A tennis court and bike rentals are available at reception. The hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool with a shallow end and a pool bar, plus its own private beach area with sun loungers and umbrellas. Guests can arrange horse riding, scuba diving, and sightseeing tours nearby.

Each suite is set within a private park and is air-conditioned, with a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. Rooms feature premium furnishings and some offer views of Mount Etna from their outdoor deck areas. Suites are spacious, with separate lounge areas in some categories.

The castle sits in a 10-acre park on the coast, a 20-minute drive from Taormina. Guests are 5 minutes from Calatabiano and close to Mount Etna for outdoor adventures and the Museum and Archaeological Area of Naxos. The property offers free parking, an airport shuttle, and electric vehicle charging stations.

Setting: 17th-century castle in a 10-acre park with private beach

Dining: Two restaurants plus pool grill - Mastri Flavetta and Giardino di Pietra

Wellness: Spa with Turkish bath, sauna, hot tub, and customizable treatments

Recreation: Tennis court, bike rentals, seasonal pool, yoga classes

Proximity: 20 minutes from Taormina, 5 minutes from Calatabiano, near Mount Etna

Family: Children's playground, kids' outdoor play equipment, babysitting services