Mangia's Brucoli, Sicily, Autograph Collection - Catania

Blending modern style with a rugged coastal setting, Mangia's Brucoli, Sicily, Autograph Collection offers a chic take on a classic Sicilian getaway. There are three pools – one for everyone, one for children and another for adults – as well as a collection of drinking and dining options, most of which offer authentic Italian cuisine.

Located along the coastline from Brucoli Castle, this resort occupies a craggy beach setting. You won't find sand here, but you will find sunbathing platforms with direct access to the calm Ionian Sea – protected from the winds by its natural bay setting. Brucoli is an understated fishing village known for its colourful boat dotted harbour and proximity to Catania and Syracuse. In Catania, which is 30 miles distance, you’ll find the bustling duomo and surrounding piazza, as well as an ancient Greek theatre, in the shadow of Mount Etna. In Syracuse, 25 miles away, explore a multitude of ancient Greek ruins at the city’s archaeological site and wander the Baroque piazzas and narrow streets of Ortigia Island. Vincenzo Bellini Catania Airport is 30 miles north.

Laid out in an almost geometric pattern, the pale honey resort buildings are connected by stepped pathways and an abundance of greenery, from palms to climbing shrubs, cocooning the resort. Plaster-pink hued rooms and suites are contemporary with a rustic touch, incorporating jute rugs, wicker chairs and textured artwork. Standard rooms are the smallest and Superior accommodation offers a little more space, with the option to upgrade for sea views. Deluxe rooms are larger still, with upgrades providing swim-out access to a shared pool. Junior Suites provide more room, as do Suites.