Agriturismo Tenuta San Michele

This is an AgriTourismo establishment built around a working vineyard. The accommodation is sited uphill from the main establishment (500m above sea level) and has in front of it a lap pool ranging from ankle-deep to 2m, there is a ramp enabling less able clients to access the pool easily. There is also a jacuzzi pool. Adjacent to these is an open-air bar where breakfast is served as well as drinks during the day/evening. The main section houses a covered bar/restaurant. Meals can be ordered a la carte or a buffet-style option together with a wine-tasting option with on-site produced wines. Both options are on the expensive side but well worth it at least a few times. Access to the whole site is above Santa Venerina - trips to Catania and Syracuse are feasible, but for a quiet vacation by the pool this is perfect. The accommodation is clean and reasonably appointed - it is functional rather than luxurious with a small covered porch area overlooking the pool and fabulous view to the sea (7 kms away). The elevation change from the main restaurant to the apartments is quite steep - driving from one to the other is an option - visitors with mobility concerns should bear this in mind. Is it worth a re-visit? Yes.

L'agriturismo San Michele se situe au milieu des vignes, idéalement placé entre la mer et l'Etna. La piscine, les extérieurs constituent un cadre magnifique. A l'intérieur, des espaces communs (bibliothèque avec jeux, petite cuisine) pratiques et des chambres confortables. A noter un peu de vis-à-vis puisque les baies vitrées des chambres donnent pour la plupart sur les couloirs communs extérieurs menant à la piscine et au petit déjeuner. Restaurant au très bon rapport qualité prix, le buffet a été très apprécié.

Calme et reposant cette Tenuta offre une vue magnifique sur l’Etna Les chambres sont spacieuses et confortables, la vue sur la mer ou le volcan depuis la piscine est impressionnante Une voiture est indispensable pour rayonner autour du site Seul bémol le restaurant qui n’est pas à la hauteur à mon goût mais peut l’être pour d’autres

Grazie per la gentilezza e disponibilità alle mie richieste, vista paradisiaca, buon rapporto qualità prezzo, ottimo vino. Location mozzafiato sulla mia terra. Abbastanza facile da raggiungere da Catania e Acireale, molte altre cose da vedere lì vicino.

Dintorni spettacolari ma vacanza segnata dalla mancanza di mestiere dei camerieri, a tratti persino inconsapevolmente comici, volendo essere ottimisti, nella loro maleducazione.. Chi mangia e beve dietro il bancone, piatti serviti al tavolo con molto poco garbo, se chiedi del pane ti fanno notare che ti hanno già portato un cestino. Addetti al bar e al ristorante, probabilmente riciclati tra i lavoranti in azienda (Cantine Murgo, ottimi vini). La proprietà dovrà ancora capire quanto sia importante avere personale all’altezza della Tenuta, di buon livello. Ultima nota… Ah! Vuole la ricevuta fiscale?!

Good food, wine and great views. Comfortable.