Cazare Randazzo

Located on the edge of Mount Etna National Park, the Feudo is an 18th century manor surrounded by vineyards. It features a restaurant, and elegant, spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi. All air-conditioned rooms at Feudo Vagliasindi come with flat-screen TV and mini fridge. Some rooms offer a balcony and views of the Nebrodi Mountains. Breakfast includes homemade cakes and fruit preserves. Savoury options such as eggs and cold meats are available upon request. The restaurant serves traditional Sicilian dishes prepared from local ingredients. Bikes are a great way to explore the area, and can be hired directly from the estate. The medieval town of Randazzo is a 15-minute ride away. The Feudo is 30 km from the Giardini Naxos exit of the A18 Motorway, and an 80-minute drive from Messina. Parking is free.

Featuring extensive lands with 2 pools, Etna Quota Mille is at an altitude of 960 metres in the Etna National Park. This country house selling local wine, oil and grapes, is 3 km from Randazzo. The Quota Mille’s restaurant specialises in Sicilian dishes prepared with local organic produce. Breakfast features cold cuts, cheese and eggs, accompanied by homemade doughnuts. Rooms have refined rustic design, a private entrance and face the pool, garden or countryside. Each is en suite, and includes air conditioning, a minibar and flat-screen TV. Wi-Fi throughout is free. On request, expert local guides will pick you up outside the property, where a trail to Mount Etna’s slopes start. Catania Airport is an hour drive away.