The house with the courtyard pool
With its internal courtyard garden with pool, Camelia's design has something of the traditional Sicilian baglio or Moroccan riad about it. Here, however, inward-facing privacy is perfectly balanced by large external windows and wrap-around gardens offering splendid vistas of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea.
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Situated in a panoramic position above the town of Giarre on the east coast of Sicily, about halfway between Catania and Taormina, Camelia is an excellent base from which to discover the area's historic towns, Mount Etna and the fascinating villages that populate its flanks. There are some lovely beaches down on the coast below, including those at Fiumefreddo and Marina di Cottone, which have received several consecutive "Bandiere Blu", attesting to the cleanliness of the water and their general ecological excellence. The chic lidos and evocative beaches below Taormina are just up the motorway, while an 18-hole golf course is a 45 minute drive away.
Further afield, Syracuse, the baroque towns of the Noto valley, the quiet beaches of Vendicari and Capo Passero to the south and Messina to the north are all comfortably reachable for day trips.
From the Guest Book
Camelia was exceptional. Beautifully designed and appointed. The grounds and surrounding orchards/groves were beautiful. The views were outstanding.
AS, United States of America September 2022
We really enjoyed meeting the owners of Camelia and Ortensia and learning more about the origins of the architectural project and his thinking behind the design. Very inspirational. We ended up loving the houses so much we spent less time discovering Sicily and hanging out more together as a family at the house.
SP, United Kingdom September 2022
Overall we had a great stay at Camelia. Everything was as described and stated.
DV, United States of America September 2021
Although it was a very very hot week in Sicily we had a wonderful stay at Camelia. the villa is an oasis of calm with a unique architecture. The people around were amazingly helpful and made our stay special!
Verified guest, July 2023
Camelia was beautiful and so was its setting. It was a beautiful experience for my family.
Verified guest, June 2024
What stood out about Camelia were the views, the fruit trees, the terrific accommodations. I would highly recommend it to all.
Verified guest, September 2024
Excellent
4.7/5
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