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Romantic vacations in Sicily

Some places seem made for lovers: a suite with a four-poster bed, candlelight on a table laid in the garden, the silence of a park at sunset. Castles, villas and period palaces welcome couples for a romantic weekend, a getaway for two or an anniversary to celebrate, in an atmosphere where time itself seems to pause.

The historic house selected in Sicily has passed up to 150 Quality Checks required by the rigorous Residenze d'Epoca Certification Protocol.

1 certified historic house updated October 2026 See on the map

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Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & SPA

Golden Crown

Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & SPA

Castle · XVII century · Catania

A fabulous castle on the sea shore, the sweet sound of the lapping waves that slowly rock the Hellenic feet of Taormina. In the distance, you can admire the evocative fire glows…A fabulous castle on the sea shore, the sweet sound of the lapping waves that slowly rock the Hellenic feet of Taormina. In the distance, you can admire the evocative fire glows, regurgitated by the majestic and severe Mount Etna. A earthly paradise that shows the shapes, fragrances, and colours of Castello San Marco. This lovely…

Latest Quality Check: 2 October 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Which historic houses for "Romantic vacations" are there in Sicily?

Residenze d'Epoca has selected one historic house for "Romantic vacations" in Sicily. It is Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & SPA in Calatabiano, with the Golden Crown.

How were they chosen?

Every historic house has passed the Residenze d'Epoca Certification Protocol and is still followed by Quality Checks, 50, 100 or 150 a month for one, two or three Golden Crowns and 20 a year for the Silver Crown. The crowns are an independent certification, not guest reviews.

How do I book?

Directly with the historic house, from its page, with a phone call, an email, through its website or with an availability request. Residenze d'Epoca puts you in touch with no intermediaries.

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Only 1 in 100 obtain the Golden Crown

The Residenze d'Epoca Certification Protocol provides for up to 150 Quality Controls, 10 verification phases and 3 months of evaluation. As a result of this strictness, so far only about 1% of the historical residences have been awarded the Golden Crown of Residenze d'Epoca, thus becoming part of the collection of the best historic houses in Italy.

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