Tucked away in the rolling hills between Noto and Siracusa, La Commenda di San Calogero is the magical estate where we’ve chosen to celebrate our wedding. This 19th-century Sicilian villa is surrounded by olive groves, citrus orchards, and fragrant gardens, offering breathtaking views and an atmosphere of total peace and privacy.

The Commenda blends rustic charm with understated elegance—think lavender-lined courtyards, ancient stone walls, hidden terraces, and long tables under the stars. Located just 30 minutes from the historic towns of Siracusa and Noto, and close to some of Sicily’s most beautiful beaches, it’s a perfect base for exploring the region while being immersed in the natural beauty of the Sicilian countryside overlooking the sea.

From the moment we first visited, we knew this was the place. We hope you’ll fall in love with it too, and that your time here will be as memorable and joyful as the celebration itself.

If you’re considering staying nearby, the charming village of Brucoli, just minutes from the Commenda gates, offers a few boutique guesthouses and B&Bs with easy access to the coastline and seafront cafés. For more urban options, the historic cities of Siracusa and Noto, each roughly 30–35 km away, feature a wide range of accommodation—from elegant town‑centre hotels to boutique lodgings in UNESCO-listed Old Towns.

Mangias Brucoli ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Hotel Capo Campolato ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Ortea Palace Hotel ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Grand Hotel Ortigia ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Grand Hotel Des Ètrangers ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Palazzo Salomone ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

WELLNESS SPA HOTEL | Principe di Fitalia ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Hotel Palazzo Cavalieri ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Stay in Ortigia ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Grande Albergo Alfeo ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Hotel Parco Delle Fontane ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Maniace Boutique Hotel ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

UNA HOTELS One Siracusa ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Palazzo Artemide ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Algilà ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Maison Ortigia ☆ ☆ ☆

Ortigia Boutique Palace ☆ ☆ ☆

Hotel Ortigia Siracusa ☆ ☆ ☆

Domus Mariae ☆ ☆ ☆

Musciara Resort ☆ ☆ ☆