Castello di San Marco

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The Accommodation

There are 7 Suites, 4 Deluxe suites, 1 Grand Suite and 14 Junior suites arranged in the grounds, all of which are decorated and furnished in traditional Sicilian style, some with antique furniture in keeping with the style of the Castello.

All the rooms have telephone, minibar, safe, tea/coffee making facility, satellite TV, air conditioning and en suite bath or shower room. The suites have a small terrace and lounge area, in some on a separate floor to the bedroom. Complimentary WiFi is available in public areas and in all suites. 

The Restaurant & Bar

The hotel serves a buffet breakfast each morning and dinner is served in the Mastri Flavetta restaurant situated inside the Castello. This is not just a hotel restaurant but a fine dining restaurant offering Sicilian specialities and international cuisine combined with sophistication of the setting in the Castello. There is also an al fresco gazebo restaurant, Acquicella, which is open in the summer months.

The wine bar Palmento was an original wine press located in the heart of the castle which today has been converted into a unique wine lounge, finely decorated whilst maintaining the Sicilian baroque style.

The Facilities

In the grounds guests will find a poolside bar, outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and private beach which is situated just 100m away and furnished with sunbeds, parasols (both extra cost) and complimentary pool/beach towels.

The Castello encapsulates all the warmth and character of a historical building yet with a modern elegance, illuminated in the evening by welcoming lights creating a soft and soothing light throughout the grounds. The reception offers guests hotel and local information, concierge and room service and there is broadband WiFi in all areas and suites.

Spa Hotel

The Wellness Centre and Spa has jacuzzi, steam room and sauna, and offers guests a range of massages, oriental therapies, holistic treatments, facials and body scrubs, mud treatments, manicures and pedicures, thermal baths and much more (extra cost). 

The Local Area

Calatabiano is situated on the stunning north east coast of the island between the Ionian sea, Mount Etna and Taormina. It is 3km from the coast, 43km to the cable car at Rifugio Sapienza to access Mount Etna and the cosmopolitan and historic town of Taormina is 11km away.

The holiday resort of Giardini Naxos is just 6km and the historic town of Acireale famous for its churches, cathedral, art and paintings is 30km. Calatabiano with its own Arab-Norman Castle is an ideal base to explore the east coast of Sicily.

Huw's View

Castello di San Marco is situated in a tranquil park-like setting just 3km from Calatabiano on the stunning north east coast of the island.

It is in an ideal location between the Ionian sea, Mount Etna (20km) and Taormina (11km). The hotel itself is a beautiful example of Sicilian-Baroque architecture and boasts sea, garden and mountain views.

With charming suites, fine dining restaurant and wine bar, pool and private beach, the Castello di San Marco is ideal for those looking to relax and sightsee in Sicily.

Car hire highly recommended.

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Essential Information

All prices from are based on accommodation only. Flights, transfers and car hire are priced separately.

Opening Date: 1^st March 2018
Closing Date: 31^st October 2018
Arrival/Departure Day: ANY
Check In: 2PM
Check Out: 11AM
Included in Price: Accommodation as stated, Just Sicily Rep Service and Emergency Number
Not Included in Price: Flights, Transfers, Car Hire and Travel Insurance