The bridge to the sky
24 Guests
12 Bedrooms
12 Bathrooms
Rocca delle Tre Contrade occupies a stunningly panoramic position atop its own hill on Sicily’s east coast. Uninterrupted 360-degree views take in the sparkling Ionian Sea to one side, the fertile flanks and lava peak of Mount Etna to the other. The views of this former aristocratic estate are further enhanced by the intense greens and citrus flashes of the villa’s grounds, which feature lemon groves, fruit orchards and vegetable gardens. The magnificence of Mother Nature is rivalled only by the spectacular south-facing 25-metre heatable infinity pool, the like of which we have never seen, and the delightful internal areas, which have been renovated and refurbished to exactingly high standards.
The Lodge, a charming, luxuriously refurbished farmhouse situated in a privileged, elevated position within the grounds, is available on request at an extra cost. With three additional, elegantly finished en-suite bedrooms that mirror the refined yet informal overall style of the main villa, it increases the full capacity of the property to 30 guests.
Unique experiences at Rocca delle Tre Contrade
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Keyholder highlights
- Fully staffed, immaculate service
- Acclaimed chef service for three meals a day
- Luxuriously appointed interiors
- An abundance of space inside and out
- Stunning heatable infinity pool
- Full size private clay tennis court
- Well-equipped gym and hammam
- Superb 360-degree sea and Etna views
- Sustainable practices, renewable energy
Gallery
Aerial views of Rocca delle Tre Contrade.
Rocca delle Tre Contrade's magnificent 25m-long, heatable infinity pool.
Rocca delle Tre Contrade rising handsomely on its hill above the Ionian Sea.
The beautiful pool of the The Lodge, Rocca delle Tre Contrade's guesthouse.
Another shot of the irresistible main pool with its views out to sea.
The clay court at Rocca delle Tre Contrade is perfect for tennis lovers.
Includes
- Sole use of the villa and the grounds
- The support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
- The expertise of a dedicated team to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and to plan a range of experiences, many of which are exclusive to The Thinking Traveller
- A Local Specialist available during your stay for emergency support
- A comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
- An easy-to-use online holiday planner to keep all your booked experiences and services in one place, ensuring that nothing gets missed during your stay
- The ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
- All sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
- Fully-staffed villa including a House Manager, house keepers and a Sicilian cook (including Sundays and Bank Holidays)
- A daily cleaning service and a mid-week linen change
- Daily cook service for breakfast, lunch and dinner (please see the Services section below)
- Pool heating from beginning of November to end of March
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- The cost of ingredients, drinks and wine for all meals, payable locally (please see the Services section below)
From the Guest Book
Read the insightful reviews from travellers who have experienced this villa and our service firsthand.
Rocca delle Tre Contrade was superb - the design, the furnishings, the bedding, pool, tennis court, etc. The staff were outstanding. They really made the villa stand out. The food, the service, the bartender, the care everyone took. We had a perfect week - everything perfect and luxurious, but never formal or fussy. The best of all things. Would I return? Yes, I loved it.
KS June 2025
Rocca delle Tre Contrade is heaven on earth - amazing location, wonderful service, and world class hospitality. Our experience was warm, welcoming, sophisticated, and luxurious. The villa staff is the very best in the world - extraordinary. They go to unreasonable lengths to ensure guest expectations are far exceeded in every element of the stay.
RM May 2025
Rocca delle Tre Contrade is a stunning villa with staff that made us feel very at home. What stood out was the space, the staff, and the cuisine. We would love to return to enjoy the villa and grounds.
SB April 2025
Rocca delle Tre Contrade and the villa staff were AAA+. The food was out of this world. We would return.
Verified guest, September 2024
I love Rocca delle Tre Contrade so much and I recommend it to anyone looking for luxury living! Would I return? I have already stayed there seven weeks and I am committed for another week in 2026.
Verified guest, March 2025
Rocca delle Tre Contrade is a stunning villa, with perfect hospitality and outrageously delicious food. On top of its astounding beauty, Rocca delle Tre Contrade boasts a staff of amazingly kind and helpful people and offers guests meal after meal of the best cuisine, using ingredients grown in their gardens. Chef Dora is a wonder, and like everyone there who helped our large group of family and friends with unfailing courtesy, she is incredibly charming as well as talented. Every person in our group of 25 said the entire experience could not have been better.
Verified guest, June 2025
Excellent
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The Area
Situated near the town of Santa Venerina on the east coast of Sicily about half way between Catania and Taormina, Rocca delle Tre Contrade is a good base from which to visit Taormina, Catania, 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.
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 fly over 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.
Getting to and around
Catania airport:
43km-27miles-30minsPalermo airport:
269km-168miles-2hr35Trapani airport:
348km-216miles-3hr45Nearest shops:
along the SS114, 5minsNearest beaches:
Fondachello, 12km-7.5miles-20mins, or Mazzaro' below Taormina, 19km-13miles-30minsTaormina:
30km-19miles-25mins18-hole golf course:
45km-28miles-45minsSyracuse:
93km-58miles-1hrMount Etna (cable car station):
34km-21miles-45minsLocal Experiences
Helicopter tours in East Sicily
A helicopter trip in Sicily over Etna and to the Aeolian Islands is a highly moving experience, enough to reduce grown men and women to tears! Book with us for a truly unforgettable addition to your Sicilian holiday.
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Wine tours on Mount Etna
Some of Italy’s finest wines are now being made on the flanks of Mount Etna. A new generation of Sicilian producers are realising the full potential of the mountain’s climate, its autochthonous grape varieties (NerelloMascalese - red - and Carricante - white), its ultra-fertile soil and its unique terroir. To discover just how the natural magic of the mountain combines with the perseverance and passion of man to create outstanding wines, let us arrange a chaufferued wine-tasting tour for you. A delicious lunch is included, so you’ll get a full experience of Etna’s gastronomic abundance.
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Private Guided tours in East Sicily
Sicily is, quite simply, one of the world’s most fascinating places, with a uniquely rich history, geography and cultural heritage. The Eastern side of the island has a seemingly endless variety of treasures to discover, from the architectural gems and culinary delights of the main towns, to UNESCO Heritage sites, to the geological phenomena and breath-taking landscapes of Mount Etna.Our private guides are tried and tested experts in their field, with many holding PhDs in their particular specialism. Book a tour or two with them and you'll come away with fascinating insights into your destination's towns, archaeological sites, food, wine, landscapes and geology.
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Beach clubs and relaxing activities
The Ionian Riviera has a great selection of beaches and rocky lava stone coves starting just north of Catania which continue all the way up and past Taormina. A day spent at the beach is a brilliant way to relax and enjoy this stretch of fantastic coastline as a family. If you're looking comfort and full facilities, we highly recommend heading to one of the coast’s many beach clubs (also known as Stabilimenti Balneari) which are private areas of beach with different kinds of facilities such as loungers and umbrellas, cafés/bars and restaurants, kayaks, windsurfing, changing rooms etc., particularly useful for children and to get away from the crowds. But this area of Sicily isn’t all about the sea, so if the beach isn’t for you, a great alternative is spending a day at one of Etna’s renowned wineries.Take some time to tour the winery, sample the delicious wines produced there, and take advantage of the other facilities available for an enriching and relaxing day out.
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Private boat charters in East Sicily
The coastline between Taormina and Catania is one of the most dramatic and idyllic in Sicily, thanks to its sandy-pebbly coves, its sea stacks and its transparent waters. The best way to explore it is by boat, and we can arrange a wide variety of full-day, half-day and sunset trips. From your port of departure, you'll head to the lovely fishing villages dotting the coast, such as Aci Trezza and Aci Castello, before sailing north towards the Bay of Giardini Naxos below Capo Taormina. Once there, your skipper will drop anchor so that you can enjoy an unforgettable swim under the awesome gaze of Mount Etna. If you can tear yourselves away from this majestic setting, your trip will continue north to the gorgeous Bay of Isola Bella, one of Sicily's most evocative and picturesque sections of coastline, where lush vegetation imbues the brilliant blue water of the Grotta Azzurra with an emerald green hue.
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Culinary experiences in East Sicily
From the bounty of Mount Etna to the fish-rich sea below, the Ionian Riviera is home to a host of gastronomic delights. Our culinary experiences in the area will give you the knowledge and the skills to recreate some of eastern Sicily's best-known dishes.
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In villa experiences
We are here to assist you in creating unforgettable memories during your stay at the villa. Allow us to pamper you and make the most of your time there.
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Private guided tours in Southeast Sicily
The southeastern tip of Sicily is home to mile after mile of largely unspoilt sandybeaches and an impressive list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica, the towns ofthe Val di Noto, and Villa Romana del Casale.
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