A noble residence in Sicily

A 5-star hotel in the secluded Siracusa outback, I Monasteri Golf Resort is housed in a villa that was once a Benedictine monastery, then the home of noble families, including the Catalans and the barons of Melilli. Subsequently converted into an accommodation facility, it is today a refined refuge on the outskirts of Syracuse, a city with a thousand-year history, surrounded by green citrus groves, palm trees, carobs and olive trees, with a 18 hole par 71 golf course, large SPA in stone and gym, outdoor pool with jacuzzi, 102 rooms and suites equipped with every comfort overlooking the golf course and the Sicilian countryside. The 102 rooms and suites of the resort are a romantic retreat immersed in the silence of the wonder of this Sicilian oasis, not far from the sea. Divided between deluxe, superior, junior suites and suites, they are spaces where comfort and beauty are guaranteed: the rooms are all on the ground floor and overlook the lush garden or the golf course and are distributed in the three different buildings of the structure. From the rooms guests can enjoy a splendid view of the greenery: the rooms are all with private entrance, they are spacious, comfortable, bright, with king size beds and refined furnishings. An extensive renovation project involved the 18-hole par 71 golf course, whose course stretches across the Mediterranean landscape, in a plantation of 86 hectares of orange and lemon trees. A paradise for playing this sport and for relaxing the mind, getting lost in the expanses of the greenery. The course covers an area of 6520 meters and was designed by the architects David Mezzacane, president of the Italian Association of Golf Course Architects, and Vincenzo Mazzacane. The 6 par 4 holes have been created inside a prickly pear plantation. The Zagara SPA by Clarins combines a contemporary spirit and ancient atmospheres, a real temple of well-being where guests can forget the stress and relax between the Turkish bath, emotional shower, sauna, Jacuzzi, beauty treatments and massage cabinas. The generous and experienced hands of the SPA Managers are ready to give moments of pure pleasure. The gym is equipped with state-of-the-art exercise bikes, treadmills, and elliptical and inclined benches is perfect for those who want to train indoors. The choice of treatments is wide and allows to find the ideal massage.