Discover Sicily
Staying at Monaci delle Terre Nere places you in a truly privileged setting: you’re right in the heart of Eastern Sicily. You don’t have to choose between relaxation and discovery. You can have both.
The resort is ideally located to discover the best of Eastern Sicily.
Taormina is only 30 minutes away from the resort, as well as Catania.
From Mount Etna and its picturesque hillside villages to the Baroque towns of Catania and Noto, the timeless beauty of Syracuse, and the coastal charm of Acireale and Acitrezza, all treasures of this side of Sicily are within easy reach, including the enchanting Aeolian Islands.
Let our Guest Experience Manager curate your journey through Eastern Sicily.
Taormina
Taormina stroll through its historic alleys on a private walking tour or enjoy a playful ride in an Ape Calessino. Visit Casa Cuseni, a hidden gem where art and history intertwine, every corner a story, every terrace a view.
To make your journey effortless, Monaci offers a complimentary shuttle service to and from Taormina, available upon request and subject to limited seats.
The bays of Taormina are where the Mediterranean Sea tells its story. Glide along the coast aboard a traditional fishing boat, a catamaran, or a luxury private yacht.
Discover the crystal-clear waters of Isola Bella, the Bay of the Sirens, the Bay of Spisone, the Blue Grotto and Taormina Cape. Swim, toast at sunset, and let the rhythm of the Ionian Sea guide your senses.
The Alcantara Gorges
About a 45-minute drive from Monaci, the Alcantara River carves its way through ancient basalt canyons.
A river-trekking adventure here is both exhilarating and meditative, a rare encounter with nature’s raw design.
Mount Etna
Etna dominates the horizon at Monaci delle Terre Nere, not just a backdrop, but a living presence that shapes the rhythm of each day. Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this volcano is one of the planet’s most extraordinary natural wonders, a place where fire, stone, and sky meet in constant dialogue.
Discover the volcano’s many souls: the southern slope, where vast lunar landscapes and steaming craters rise above the clouds at over 3,000 metres; and the northern side, quieter and more intimate, where birch forests, ancient lava flows, and silent trails whisper the stories of centuries past.
Whether you wish to travel by private jeep, walk with a volcanologist, or ride an e-bike through vineyards rooted in black volcanic soil, each experience is crafted around your curiosity and your time.
The Vineyards of Etna
On Etna’s slopes, where lava meets light, vineyards rise from black volcanic soil, rooted in patience and passion. At Monaci delle Terre Nere, a certified organic estate, wine is part of life, an expression of place, time, and care.
Etna’s vineyards are heroic, cultivated by hand on ancient lava-stone terraces, recognised by UNESCO for their heritage value. From these slopes come wines of extraordinary character and minerality, now acclaimed on the international stage.
Our sommeliers will be pleased to guide you through Etna’s Contrade, visiting boutique organic wineries and meeting those who craft these volcanic treasures.
The Circumetnea
Step aboard a vintage train that traces the ancient rhythm of Etna. As it winds through vineyards, lava fields, and small rural stations, the landscape unfolds slowly — a mosaic of colours, scents, and silence.
Along the way, we can arrange a Monaci-style picnic, featuring local delicacies and Etna wines, to be enjoyed in a quiet spot where the mountain feels close and the world far away.
A timeless journey through the land that gives life to Sicily’s heart.
The Coastal
Just a 30-minute drive from Monaci, the Ionian shoreline unfolds through a string of villages Aci Castello, Aci Trezza, Santa Maria la Strada and their quiet sisters.
Fishermen still mend their nets beneath the dark faraglioni, and small seaside trattorie serve the day’s catch, simple, perfect dishes that taste of the sea and sunlight.
A stretch of coast that feels both timeless and deeply human, Sicily in its purest form.
Catania
About 35 minutes from Monaci, Catania stuns with its contrasts, the deep black of lava stone glowing under a fierce Sicilian light.
Stroll through Baroque churches and noble palaces, from the Cathedral of Saint Agata to Palazzo Biscari, where history feels alive in every arch and balcony.
Then follow the noise and colour to the fish market, a theatre of voices, scent, and motion, where street food tells the city’s story, bold, joyful, and utterly unforgettable.
Towns of the Southeast
Discover the sculpted beauty of Ragusa Ibla, Scicli, and Modica, labyrinths of limestone and light.
Lose yourself in narrow alleys and sun-drenched squares, following the scent of chocolate, almonds, and orange blossom drifting through the air.
Perhaps Sicily’s most graceful town, Noto glows amber at sunset.
Walk its elegant Corso lined with palazzi and churches — a living masterpiece of Baroque architecture and southern charm.
Aeolian Islands
Set sail from the Sicilian coast to the Aeolian Islands, seven volcanic jewels scattered across the Tyrrhenian Sea. From lively Lipari to tranquil Salina, to fiery Stromboli, where lava meets the sea — each island holds its own rhythm, its own light.
Information and Reservations
Let our Guest Experience Manager curate your journey through Eastern Sicily.