Set in the natural beauty of the National Parco di Etna, Villa Segreta is an ideal destination for your “secret” holiday. The accommodation is made up of a comfortable apartment in a 300 year old restored Sicilian Farmhouse and Vinery. Set on two floors with an open galleried bedroom upstairs, and a second bedroom and other facilities on the ground floor the holiday Villetta is ideally situated for holidays throughout the year. Summer and Winter! A beautiful private swimming pool is available for use from May to September and a cosy open fire available for those looking to use it as a base for skiing on Europe’s southernmost ski runs (usually from December to February ). If you come in December, you may have an opportunity to assist in making Olive oil, in October winemaking. Grounds and location The grounds are made up of approximately 15 acres of Olive groves, and vineyards with fig, sweet chestnut, cherry, peach, mulberry and apricot trees and lead directly on to some beautiful walks, good for serious ramblers and for those just fancying a stroll after dinner. In fact Villa Segreta is an ideal position to allow you to explore all of Mount Etna’s beautiful countryside

A walk in the spring surrounded by wild crocuses and a host of other flowers is a real delight.

There are two restaurants within easy walking distance, one (3 minutes walk) open May-September and great value for pizza etc. The other (5 minutes walk) is open all year around and offers a wider range from Pizza to local specialities - it is very popular with locals. Shops and other restauarants are a 5 minute drive away in either the Market town of Belpasso, or 7 minutes drive to Nicolosi. One of the most fmaous icecream and sweets bars in Sicily "Condorelli" is about a 6 minute drive. If your intention is to visit the cultural heritage of Sicily, then you will be centrally located to visit Taormina, Siracusa and the so-far undiscovered gem that is Baroque Catania (with some fantastic restaurants!) Owners live on site and are very helpful A gas BBQ is provided for guests (gas costs extra) You will have free access to 16 acres of olive groves, an outside bar and kitchen area and of course private use of the lovely pool