On Sicily’s eastern coast near Mount Etna, Donna Carmela Resort & Lodge is set within a large nursery and subtropical garden planted with citrus, palms and Mediterranean species. Rooms, suites and private lodges combine lava stone, timber and contemporary Italian furniture, with pools and secluded terraces in selected categories. The main swimming pool sits among dense planting, while the restaurant works closely with produce from the estate and surrounding region. Paths weave between low buildings and mature gardens, with Etna’s slopes visible beyond the cultivated landscape.