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Capofaro Locanda & Malvasia

Capofaro Locanda & Malvasia

Sicily, Italy

This family-owned property is immersed in its own extensive vineyards and gardens, filled with fruit trees and cacti. In the grounds you can also find a tennis court, freshwater swimming pool, small spa and a clubhouse offering rooftop pilates and yoga. The restaurant serves a buffet-style breakfast in the morning, and in the evening offers traditional Sicilian fare. The hotel also has a scenic terrace where you can enjoy an aperitivo or some wine tasting.

OUR OPINION:

The perfect retreat to immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Aeolian Islands, offering a unique opportunity to get under the skin of this beautiful and untouched island.

OUR RATING: First Class

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Rooms

Most of the hotel’s rooms can be found in its main building. All rooms have a large terrace where you can enjoy views of either the sea or the hotel gardens. Rooms are minimal and modern in style with typical whitewashed walls and tiled flooring. Six rooms can be found in the 19th-century lighthouse where there is also a small museum. All rooms have modern amenities such as private bathroom, air conditioning, minibar,TV and room service.

Location

Perched atop a cliff on the very north-eastern tip of Salina, Capofaro Locanda & Malvasia enjoys an enviable location with impressive views towards the volcanic island of Stromboli.

Food and drink

  • The breakfast buffet Includes fresh fruit, local ricotta, homemade cakes, pastries and breads. Eggs are cooked to order, with options like bacon from the Nebrodi Mountains.
  • Tasca d’Almerita is the main restaurant, blending ancient Sicilian cuisine with the best Neapolitan dishes. Over 70 percent of the vegetables are grown in the resort's gardens.
  • Malvasia wine is produced from the estate’s vineyards, including both dry and sweet varieties.
  • The bar offers a range of cocktails and most are made with local ingredients.
  • Enjoy guided tastings from the estate’s wines.

Facilities and activities

  • A beautiful freshwater pool surrounded by lush greenery.
  • Massage pavilion for relaxing treatments and massages.
  • Padel tennis court.
  • Clubhouse for socialising during the day and evenings.
  • Restaurant serving delicious local cuisine using ingredients from the surrounding gardens.
  • Shuttle bus which takes you into nearby villages and to the hotel’s private pebble beach which is open from June until September.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi.

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