The house of ten thousand trees
Set in an idyllic position, with superb views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea, Don Venerando is a lovingly restored, beautifully appointed villa offering sophistication in an informal, relaxing atmosphere. The tempting cobalt waters of the sea just beyond the grounds vie for guests' attention with the irresistible heatable pool, making Don Venerando a perfect home away from home for anyone who loves to be spoilt for choice.
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Don Venerando is situated just outside the village of Carruba, about half way between Catania and Taormina. This location is particularly well suited for exploring Sicily's east coast Ionian Riviera, Mount Etna and the various fascinating villages on its flanks. There are also several charming fishing villages and some nice beaches nearby. An eighteen hole golf course is about 45 minutes' drive away near Linguaglossa.
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.
We can also arrange for you to over fly Mount Etna and many other sites, or to make excursions to the Aeolian Islands, by helicopter.
The nearby beaches of Fiumefreddo and Marina di Cottone have received several consecutive "Bandiere Blu", attesting to the cleanliness of the water and their general ecological excellence.
From the Guest Book
Don Venerando, its grounds, and the service, were exceptional! I’ve never experienced anything like it. Everything exceeded our expectations, pure magic.
AW November 2024
Our stay at Don Venerando was authentic, picturesque, and welcoming. What stood out was the pool and the views, the on-site staff, the breakfast and the room cleaning, and the location.
LP October 2024
The staff at Don Venerando was incredibly helpful in arranging all aspects and ensuring a lovely stay. What stood out about the property were the beautiful grounds.
Caitlin Robin July 2024
Don Venerando was situated in the stunning countryside outside Catania. It had memorial views of Mt Etna and the sea on the other side. The staff were wonderful. They cooked delicious meals and tidied up the rooms daily. The grounds keeper took care of everything else and all were A+. It was an overall excellent experience and I would return - I felt like I was home.
Verified guest, June 2024
The grounds and Don Venerando itself were just stunning. The staff were first-rate staff (from start to finish), which meant that the only thing we needed to do was relax. We will book again through The Thinking Traveller without hesitation
Verified guest, June 2024
What stood out for us about Don Venerando were the absolutely gorgeous grounds and the beautiful accommodations. The villa staff was wonderful. Eager to assist us, but also totally cool if we were just wanting to hang out. If we come back to Sicily, I would be thrilled to stay at Don Venerando again.
Verified guest, December 2024
Excellent
4.7/5
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