Monaci delle Terre Nere

Passion, privacy and pizza; this slice of Sicily has it all

ARTICLE BY : Abha Shah

If you crave privacy, you won’t find a more secluded hotel in the region. De´cor-wise, think rustic luxe.

At Monaci delle Terre Nere it’s all reclaimed wood, black lava walls and elegant Phillipe Starck furnishings.

There’s also an antique wine press, organic farm, library and outdoor pool to discover.The Food
Set on a terrace overlooking the Med, Locanda Nerello’s menu is a carousel of seasonal dishes based on a ‘zero-kilometre’ philosophy. Everything’s grown from the on-site farm or is locally sourced. The hotel will create menus for veggies and vegans, and wine and olive oil tastings are available to book.

Newsflash: planning a wedding can be seriously stressful. If you need to disconnect from the whirlwind, there’s no place better than Sicily. Perhaps best known for pizza and Mount Etna, on whose foothills you’ll find Monaci delle Terre Nere, a dusky rose-hued country boutique hotel, where privacy meets unparalleled luxury.