Hotel Le Calette

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Love at First Sight

For over fifty years, Le Calette has been internationally recognised as one of the most exclusive examples of hospitality in Sicily. Nestled in one of the most evocative and scenic corners of the island's northern coastline – just outside the historic centre of Cefalù, a UNESCO site – and surrounded by 2 hectares of botanical park, the complex follows with its Mediterranean architecture the folds and inlets of the Caldura bay, insinuating itself into the small ‘coves’ from which it takes its name. With a proposal of suites and rooms, divided into two complexes – the 5-star ‘Le Calette N°5’ and the 4-star ‘Le Calette Bay’ – and of private villas, Le Calette offers panoramic terraces and quiet Mediterranean gardens overlooking the sea in which to laze on relaxing days, and a wide range of restaurants, bars, beach clubs and wellness areas for extraordinarily unique stays.

Romance

Between lush vegetation and impressive stacks, Calette Wedding is the perfect setting for an exclusive wedding reception, on the crystal-clear sea of one of the most beautiful bays in the Mediterranean.

Our terraces, arranged on several levels, will welcome your event in a classic, romantic or glamorous style: your wishes will become true with our discreet support always attentive to your personal taste.

In a refined and elegant atmosphere, you can give yourself the emotion of arriving by boat directly on our beach, moving with class aboard our 1962 Jaguar, and decide to celebrate a symbolic ritual among the olive trees of our garden overlooking the sea. An event room with large windows overlooking the bay can accommodate you in case of unfavourable weather conditions.

Le Calette will pay particular attention to the gastronomic aspect of your wedding. Based on your tastes and any needs of your loved ones, the chefs will develop for you a menu of aromas and flavours of the best Sicilian products accompanied by the wines of the most renowned wineries, surprising you with delicious dishes and a spectacular presentation of plates and buffets.

You can choose from a wide range of combinations and packages that will always include, for you newlyweds, the suite for the wedding night with our pleasant welcome kit and the basic floral decoration to be customized according to your preferences.

Your Stay

Le Calette is ideal to find the balance of body and mind in a natural setting of outstanding beauty whether you spend the whole day lounging on the convertible king-size sunbeds of the Calette Reef Club, kayaking around the bay and its inlets, participating in a restorative yoga class amongst the olive trees, training inside the submarine gym, or relaxing by the jacuzzi and infinity pool overlooking the crystal-clear sea, heated during the cooler months of the season and equipped with hydro-massage chairs.

Moreover, spa treatments and paths are available in the gazebo with sea-view and in the intimate wellness center hosted inside the ancient wine-cellar of the hotel (with Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, Jacuzzis and areas used for relaxation, aesthetics and massages).

What to Do

Just a 20-minute walk from the historic center of Cefalù, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Le Calette seamlessly connects two dimensions: the Medieval town with its maze of streets, squares and courtyards of Arab-Norman age on one side, and the sea, the cliff and the ancestral and quiet nature on the other. It is the ideal place for those seeking to combine culture and art, relaxation and the seaside when on vacation, for an immersive experience of Sicilian sensuality.

The possibilities are endless for nature lovers, Le Calette is not only in front of the crystal-clear water of the Mediterranean Sea but also close to the Madonie UNESCO Geopark and the Nebrodi Park, the widest Sicilian protected natural area. These two reserves are treasure chests for open-air activities like hiking, birdwatching, horseback riding or forest bathing. Our dedicated concierge service is at our guests’ disposal to curate authentic experiences, from joining local fishermen on their boats, to exploring the island in a vintage car or watching the sunset while dining on a boat in front of the ancient town. And also meet local producers, attend cheese-making courses, knead terracotta clay, and learn to make cassata with Le Calette’s pastry chef.

Furthermore, Le Calette boasts an ideal location with excellent connections to reach Sicily's foremost sites of archaeological, natural, and cultural significance, as well as the archipelago of the Aeolian islands (UNESCO World Heritage Site). The hotel provides tailor-made excursions to all of these destinations.

The Food of Love

A contemporary cuisine that enhances the authentic flavors of the Sicilian culinary tradition, masterfully revisiting the combination of ingredients selected from the best raw materials in the area, is served at the two restaurants of the hotel: a Michelin-guide-recommended fine dining and a bistro by the sea. The dishes are combined with labels selected among Italian wineries of excellence.