Castello di San Marco Calatabiano

Holidays in eastern Sicily with the charming 4 star hotel Castello di San Marco, princely baroque residence. Enjoy our private beach “Syrah” with African theme.

Today the castle represents a place in which to relax and surround yourself in flourishing natural beauty whilst enjoying the exceptionally comforting atmosphere, within a hotel which prides itself in the highest quality services and attention to detail.

28 elegant Garden Suites situated in the park that sorround main Castle that encapsulate all the warmth and feeling of historical buildings with a modern elegance. The grand building is illuminated by warm, welcoming lights creating a soft and soothing light throughout.

The castle is situated by the sea although it is hidden away by a wealth of trees and greenery. The grounds are perfectly situated between the romantic town of Taormina and the fiery volcano Etna, and is surrounded by a flourishing and calm Mediterranean garden.

Castello San Marco is conveniently placed to visit some of the most interesting sites in western Sicily, with no less than three natural parks: Mount Etna, the Alcantara river and the Nebrodi natural park. Each offers their own unique and outstanding beauty not easily forgotten by those who visit.

GRAND SUITES
Our two grand suites offer a unique living experience. Spacious, bright, with a sober Sicilian elegance. Both have heated pools. One has internal pool and the other external, with a stunning view of the Etna volcano

ICONIC SUITE
Apartments with luxurious style, derived from old buildings that surround the castle. Unique features for a unique holiday

DOUBLE CLASSIC
The essential way for a relaxing stay in a cozy standard room of approximately 20 sqm. The double classic has the same accessories that distinguish our standards. Large equipped terrace

RESTAURANT
And fortunately, our island is the place where healthy and tasty cooking and eating well, besides being a cult become everyday expressions to share with all visitors. This is the simple philosophy behind our restaurant “The Mastri Flavetta” where passion and sophistication always meet the best local tradition.

The creativity of our chef Isidoro and Giuseppe, born and raised in a picturesque fishing village, never overshadowed the link with the past, with those delicacies that are eagerly waiting on the dinner table every Sunday.

Careful selection of ingredients that rewards excellence of the place and makes stunning also dishes already tasted somewhere.

bio orto naturaIn addition to that we have a wonderful organic garden just behind our kitchen where Salvatore, every single day, is dedicated to the cultivation of tasty and healthy vegetables, using methods that are lost in the mists of time.

There is also a good presence of flavors and spices, the result of travel and multicultural experiences, recalling the Sicilian cuisine as a result of the of peoples own the island over the centuries. These are wrapped by distinct notes of Sicilian great label, national or international.

WINE BAR
The wine bar Il Palmento 1892 is one of the most impressive and best preserved wine press of eastern Sicily. A place that tells the stories about vineyard, that’s the place where the old “Wine Trails” have found their natural home.

Now transformed in a comfortable and charming lounge, it offer a superior selection of international spirits, italian grappa, meditation dessert wines, and the most representative wines of Sicily and Italy.

The wine bar Il Palmento 1892 is one of the most impressive and best preserved wine press of eastern Sicily. A place that tells the stories about vineyard, that’s the place where the old “Wine Trails” have found their natural home.

Now transformed in a comfortable and charming lounge, it offer a superior selection of international spirits, italian grappa, meditation dessert wines, and the most representative wines of Sicily and Italy.

SPA
Castello San Marco has created Aquae Leonis, the SPA hotel in sicily dedicated to your complete rebalancing and rejuvenation, Aquae Leonis offers programs that include health and beauty treatments and individual treatments, massage, oriental and holistic therapies, facials and body scrubs and mud baths, manicures and pedicures, thermal paths, combined and aromatic.

Each of these corresponds to a specific target like weight loss, toning, stress relief, improved posture and reduced signs of age. A place where time flow slowly in harmony with the environment. Aquae Leonis SPA work in collaboration with Terme di Salsomaggiore and uses their exclusive products Tempio della salute.

A BOTANICAL MEDITERRANEAN GARDEN ON THE SEA
Our unusual gardens have an extraordinary variety of Mediterranean sights and sounds. Here, the luxury hotel environment is perfectly combined with the concept of nature and wellbeing. A thick succession of shapes and colors that give a sense of quietness and relaxation.

Moreover, the philosophy of the luxury hotel superbly match “green concept” and it is in this context that our hotel takes 80% of electricity needs from renewable sources such as photovoltaics and thermosolar.

WEDDING IN SICILY
Sicily Hotel San Marco, with Mount Etna forming part of the backdrop, offers a unique location for special events with a real sense of historic occasion. This stunning baroque castle is perfect for sophisticated wedding ceremonies followed by dinner in the atmospheric castle grounds.

By night, floodlighting provides a breathtaking vista, and we offer both indoor and outdoor dining experiences for the reception, with a private beach for extra-special wedding dances. Our dedicated team work tirelessly to ensure that your day is exactly as you imagine and are always happy to accommodate specific requests.

Take your time to talk to us about what you want to make your day perfect and the team at Castello San Marco can guarantee that you and your guests enjoy a luxurious and unforgettable day.

Rooms: 29

Price: from 146 EUR per night

Source: www.castellosanmarco.it