Hotel Nebrodi

The rustic furnishings give the hotel a distinctive feel, and it still has every comfort, including a beautiful lobby. The traditional Sicilian menu is packed with delicious specialties. Getting here requires an off-road vehicle, but the natural scenery in the heart of the Nebrodi Mountains is breathtaking, with both natural and man-made lakes. It’s worth making a visit at least once a year.

I’ve been coming to Hotel Nebrodi for years on the horseback trekking trips I organize around Sicily, and I wouldn’t trade this stay for another. Chef Roberto’s traditional cooking, made with the finest local ingredients, is so good that calling it excellent hardly covers it. The hotel is tucked into peaceful woods in the Nebrodi Mountains, far from city bustle, with lovely walks in the woods of Mount Colla and a great starting point for trekking through Nebrodi Park. The route in is only passable by off-road vehicle or horseback. If you reserve ahead, the owners are happy to pick you up from the parking area near national road 120 and take you up to this timeless place.

The place itself is in a wonderful setting, and the staff are helpful. The food tastes authentic too. But the building feels neglected, cleanliness was lacking, and the biggest issue for me was the cold. It felt like being outside. You know you have to adapt a bit in a place like this, but a little more attention to those things would make the stay much more comfortable.

The old palace still shows traces of the wealthy owners who lived there in the 18th century, which makes it especially enchanting. It sits in nature at almost 1,500 meters above sea level, with lakes nearby to admire. Access is by special vehicles, such as off-road cars. The staff manage the place well and are very helpful and friendly. Thank you, Mr. Roberto.