Giardino Arancio in Giarre, Sicily

Giardino Arancio is a recently restored late 19th-century Sicilian-style country house offering rooms with views of Mount Etna and the surrounding citrus groves. The property has 5 rooms including Deluxe Triple Rooms, Suites with Sea View, and Double Rooms with Garden View, all equipped with air conditioning and private bathrooms with bidets. Guests can choose a room with a balcony overlooking the volcano or a suite with a separate living area and self-catering facilities.

A continental buffet breakfast is served daily, featuring fresh pastries, cheese, fruits, juice, and homemade jams made from local kiwi and mandarines. Breakfast can be taken indoors or in the garden among citrus trees with a direct view of Mount Etna. The property has an on-site bar/lounge for guest relaxation and socializing, and the hosts can arrange dinner reservations at local restaurants such as Pizzeria La Spiga.

The hotel has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool with a view of Mount Etna and a sun terrace with loungers and umbrellas. Guests can join yoga classes, bike tours, hiking trips, themed dinner nights, and walking tours organized by the property. Free WiFi, free parking with garage access, and a paid airport shuttle service are available, plus a shared lounge/TV area and communal kitchen.

The property is family-oriented with spacious accommodations that can include a private pool for guest enjoyment. Children have access to board games and puzzles, kids' meals can be requested, and the garden provides a safe space for play. The hosts, Eva and Julien, offer personalized local insights and can coordinate excursions suitable for families to Mount Etna, Taormina, and the Alcantara gorge.

Giardino Arancio is located in Giarre, 27 km from Mazzaro Beach and the Taormina Cable Car, and 33 km from Catania Fontanarossa Airport. Mount Etna is a short drive away, and the property serves as a base for hiking the volcano and visiting Giardini Naxos, Taormina, Syracuse, and Catania. The area offers a mixture of mountain and coastal attractions, with several beaches, the Alcantara gorge, and historic towns within 30 minutes by car.

Accommodation: 5 rooms in a restored 19th-century country house

View: Rooms and pool with direct Mount Etna panorama

Breakfast: Homemade jams and local pastries served in citrus garden

Activities: Yoga classes, bike tours, hiking, themed dinners

Family: Board games, kids' meals, private pool option

Service: Hosts arrange excursions and local restaurant reservations