11/08/2026
Why Donna Carmela?
Inside an eco-resort between Etna and the Ionian Sea.
IN THE SHADOW OF ETNA
Set between Mount Etna and Sicily’s eastern coast, Donna Carmela is surrounded by a landscape shaped by lava, vineyards and Mediterranean planting. The volcano is within easy reach, with trekking, cycling and vineyard visits offering different ways to explore the terrain.
FROM 2,000 SQ M OF GARDEN TO TABLE
Much of what reaches the table begins in Donna Carmela’s own 2,000-square-metre garden and citrus grove. Fruit, vegetables, herbs, oil and honey are produced naturally, while more than 30 organic citrus varieties find their way into everything from breakfast preserves to dishes and cocktails.
NOT JUST A HOTEL ROOM
Accommodation ranges from spacious suites and Flora Lodges to private-pool lodges and a Sicilian Villa. Surrounded by greenery, many come with their own garden, terrace or pool, with interiors bringing together Sicilian materials and contemporary design.
AN ECO-RESORT BY NATURE
Sustainability here is rooted in the Faro family’s long relationship with the land. Water-saving initiatives, renewable energy and organic-waste recycling sit alongside a commitment to protecting Mediterranean horticulture and biodiversity.
WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN…
Evenings move to Rizo Bar, where cocktails draw on herbs and citrus grown within the resort and live music adds to the atmosphere. Think a drink in the garden, Sicilian flavours in the glass and nowhere else to be.
STAY IN, WITHOUT STANDING STILL
There’s plenty to do without leaving the grounds: cooking and cocktail masterclasses, yoga beneath centuries-old olive trees, padel and time beside the garden pool. Guests can also book personal training and treatments using organic, plant-based products from Radicepura.
BEYOND THE GATES
Explore Etna’s lava landscapes, taste wines at Pietradolce or wander among more than 3,000 plant species at nearby Radicepura. Further afield, days can take you sailing around Taormina and Isola Bella or exploring Sicily’s historic towns.
Sicily, beyond the sunlounger.
Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges