Torre Marabino

Hotel near Sicily & The Aeolian Islands

Prices from under £1000 pp

(Low season)

Prices include: Flights Car hire Breakfast

Accommodation At A Glance

Based on 7 nights
Includes flights
Includes transfers/car hire
Bed & Breakfast Basis

Torre Marabino is an excellent, boutique agritourist hotel in Ispica in Sicily. The food here is superb.

Set in the lovely south-east corner of Sicily, less than 10 minutes from Ispica and about 4km from the nearest beach, Torre Marabino is about half an hour from Modica, Noto and the Nature Reserve of Vendicari, and less than an hour’s drive from Ragusa and Siracusa, so it is an ideal base for exploring. There are also some lovely lidos and wilder stretches of beach nearby.

Torre Marabino is boutique agritourism as its best. The sturdy Saracen tower dominates the landscape and its mellow stone gleams in the Sicilian sunshine. Inside, it feels immense and solid. In fact, with only 7 rooms, it is intimate, homely and elegant. Original steep, shiny black stone steps wind up the inside of the tower to some rooms. A large sitting room is really comfortable and welcoming. The dining room is small and cosy. Soft greens, peaches, sunny yellows and terracotta complement the manorial architecture and antique-style wooden furnishings. It is very atmospheric.

Growers of organic vines, olives, fruit and vegetables certainly know their food. Torre Marabino’s well-known restaurant spills out onto lovely terraces, in summer, and it is absolutely top-notch for the service and for the classy, fine food extraordinaire. Sicilian and Mediterranean specialities are transformed by the chef's creativity and diners are in for a gastronomic delight. The wine is superb, supremely drinkable and exceptionally good. Home-baked pastries and delicious cakes, local delicacies, smoked ricotta, Torre Marabino’s own jams and honeys and so much more, all served with a delicate touch for your breakfast. You are in for a treat.

The tower stands in truly wonderful manicured lawns and lush gardens. With lofty palms, ancient olive trees and carobs, cactus gardens, topiary olive trees, and neat hedges, the garden has structure and colour and is a paradise for garden lovers. The lovely pool, in a secret corner of the garden, is the perfect place to relax.

So, if you love your food and gardens, the boutique Torre Marabino, with so few rooms, is for you. In a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere, you will have fine dining, fine wines, supremely delicious breakfasts and attentive, smiling staff.

Prices include: Flights Car hire Breakfast

Season	Price
High season	Prices from £1000 - £1500 pp
Low season	Prices from under £1000 pp

Air-conditioning
All rooms have satellite television, hairdryers, Wi-Fi and safe
Superior rooms do not have a kitchenette
Restaurant & bar
Swimming pool late Early April to October, weather permitting
Pool towels are provided free of charge
Use of bicycles free of charge
Cookery courses (not July/August) and wine tours available (not September/October) can be pre-booked through Long Travel
Very occasionally the property may host weddings
Half board includes 3 courses – you can pay drinks on spot.
The restaurant open to public by reservation only
Free parking for guests
City tax €1.00 per person (over 10 yrs old) per day, payable locally

The rooms are divided into:

Superior with sea view (max 2 people): ROSSO DI CONTRADA and TERRE CALCAREE

Superior with country view (max 3 people): ARCHIMEDE and TERRE ARGILLOSE

Stanley Stewart wrote for the Sunday Times: “Agriturismo is evolving in Sicily. The traditional elements – hospitality, gorgeous locations, local food – are still present, but in a more boutiquey atmosphere. Torre Marabino is in the southeast, three miles from the sea and not far from the Baroque towns of Ragusa, Noto and Modica. The owners produce organic fruit and ve, wine and olive oil, all of which form part of dinner – if you can tear yourself away from the pool.”

“We loved this hotel. The staff were all so helpful and friendly. The first day we arrived far too late for lunch but were immediately asked if we had eaten and then were promptly served a delicious plate of food. The setting, pool and gardens were spacious and beautifully maintained. Our room was quiet and comfortable. The food was delicious with a different menu every night. There are lots of places to explore all within an hours drive some much closer. Beautiful beach within 10 minutes drive.The wine from the Marabino estate was excellent and it is well worth having a tour of the vineyard. We had a lovely holiday and will certainly return.” Michael & Jane, London

“We had a warm welcome at Marabino and had one of the rooms with a sea view, nice bedroom and bathroom with plenty of space. For the evening meals Salvatore was charming, explained all the dishes to us and kept us laughing. The food was amazing with a different menu each night we were treated to some special dishes. We tried a different wine each night and ended up bringing some back with us. I would have a glass of their Moscato with the final dish and this was exceptional. Breakfast was also a delight with fresh baked tarts each morning which were mouth watering along with their own honeys and preserves.” Andy & Wendy, Bakewell

“Service, helpfulness and food & drink are all first class, far more than you would expect for this kind of hotel”
Michael & Imogen, Dulwich

“Torre Marabino was exceptional value for money – evening meals were fantastic.” John & Pamela, Morpeth

“Just to let you know that we had a wonderful time at Torre Marabino. The staff were all endlessly welcoming and efficient, the room was great, the food was lovely and the hotel itself was everything you said it would be.” Hedley & Marjo, Sturminster Newton

“Wow! What’s not to like? Fabulous property in wonderful surroundings. Lovely, lovely people and excellent food.” Colin & Vilma, Truro

Available Board Basis

B&B and HB

Nearest Airport(s)

Comiso

1 hr 5 mins

Catania

1 hr 30 mins

Palermo

3 hrs 30 mins

Nearest Town
Ispica

Places of Interest
Ispica Gorge, Scicli, Noto, Siracusa