Hotel La Corte del Sole Lido di Noto

The natural beauty, the sea, the history and the hospitality of southernmost Sicily: all this and more awaits guests choosing to stay at La Corte del Sole, a delightful hotel realized within a 19th century country manor, situated next to the natural oasis of Vendicari, a stunning coastal nature reserve on the immediate outskirts of Noto.

Hotel La Corte del Sole is a superb example of Sicilian rural architecture. Only the finest local materials were used for the restoration of the centuries old residence and its subsequent transformation in charming country hotel: traditional building materials such as the white stone from Noto, sandstone from Siracusa, and highly prized Sicilian terracotta.

The hotel centers around an enchanting internal courtyard. The bedrooms situated in the main body of the building feature an elegant combination of the old and new, with exposed wooden beams, terracotta floors, ceramics from Caltagirone and hand crafted wrought iron beds cleverly combining with all the comforts of a modern hotel. From the spacious superior rooms a wonderful view of the surrounding countryside and the sea of Sicily can be admired.

La Corte del Sole's restaurant is comprised of a series of intimate indoor dining areas and a spectacularly panoramic veranda. La Corte del Sole's seasonal menus are the perfect introduction to Sicily's delicious cuisine. The well researched wine list contains an excellent selection of the island's wines.

Whilst sojourning at La Corte del Sole, guests relax by the hotel's panoramic swimming pool or head to the nearby beaches (the hotel provides a free shuttle bus service for those not wanting to make the 1km walk). This part of Sicily is a nature lovers' paradise, home to the Vendicari nature reserve and Capo Passero, the southernmost tip of Sicily. For all those with an interest in art and archaeology, a trip to the nearby city of Noto, famous for its stunning baroque architecture, and the historic Siracusa, is an absolute must.

Three good reasons

1. An ancient rural residence in the heart of Southern Sicily.
2. The charming restaurant overlooking the Vendicari nature reserve.
3. The crystal clear sea of Lido di Noto.