As you take your first quiet step into this Hotel subtropical gardens, nature takes the spotlight. Scents of the Mediterranean punctuate the backdrop as you wind your way through leafy lawns to your lodge. With just a handful of rooms dotted among lush greenery it’s the perfect starting point to explore eastern Sicily and the Ionian Coast.

From sea views to mountain landscapes, each unique lodge is tailored for relaxation and peaceful seclusion. Lie back in stylish comfort in the treetop Flora lodge, or one of the several spacious suites with Etna or sea-facing views. A getaway for both body and mind, the interiors bring together design and sustainability. As well as little extras: a panoramic terrace, a lava stone hot tub or your own private garden.

Reconnect with the earth and experience the living energy of the island’s active volcano. Hike, sail or quad bike around Mount Etna taking in the island of Trinacria, the Aeolian coasts and the historical hilltop town, Taormina. Top it off with a visit to nearby winery Pietradolce, on the Northern slopes of the mountain. And the summer months bring with them the Radicepura Garden Festival, synonymous with exquisite Mediterranean landscape architecture.