I Giardini di Adularia - Certosa dei Cavalieri
Perched on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, I Giardini di Adularia commands sweeping views across the Ionian coastline and volcanic landscape.
I Giardini di Adularia - Certosa dei Cavalieri is a restaurant destination wedding venue in Acireale, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 45 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, October.
About I Giardini di Adularia - Certosa dei Cavalieri
Perched on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, I Giardini di Adularia commands sweeping views across the Ionian coastline and volcanic landscape.
This restored Carthusian monastery, dating to the 17th century, transforms its cloistered gardens and stone terraces into an open-air dining venue where Mediterranean citrus groves frame ceremony spaces.
The elevation of 600 meters provides natural cooling and dramatic sunset lighting over the sea.
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On May 31, 2025, we fulfilled our dream. What made it even more special was your beautiful location, both for the ceremony and the wedding itself, accompanied by an impeccable and, above all, kind staff, who left us wanting for nothing.
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Money
- Price
- €100 to €160 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CTA, 35 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Countryside, historic, elegantAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 17th-century Carthusian monastery structure with original stone architecture
- Certified restaurant venue with full kitchen facilities and sommelier service
- 600-meter elevation overlooking Acireale and the Ionian Sea
- Capacity for 20–150 guests across multiple garden terraces
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 18:00Guest arrival and aperitivo in the lower garden terrace
- 16:00Ceremony in the main courtyard overlooking the sea
- 17:30Cocktail hour on the pergola terrace with Etna views
- 19:30Seated dinner in the restored refectory or garden pavilion
- 22:00Dancing and late-night dessert service
- 10:00Optional farewell brunch in the courtyard
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CTA · about 35 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
- Typical total
- €6,500–15,000Aisle estimate
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€6,500–15,000 (50-guest celebration); €15,000–30,000 (100-guest wedding)
- Ceremony fee
- €800–1,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €75–120 a headAisle estimate
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€75–120 (menu-dependent, includes service and wine selection)
- Room rate
- €80–200 a nightAisle estimate
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€80–200 (partner hotels in Acireale; venue has no on-site rooms)
- Weather window
- June – August
The months the weather is kindest, with October mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 095 288 4590
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Deposit typically 30–40% of estimated total. External catering prohibited; beverage packages negotiable.
Questions about the venue
What is the ceremony capacity?+
The monastery gardens accommodate 20–150 guests across tiered terraces, with the largest courtyard holding approximately 120 people theater-style.
What catering options are available?+
As a full-service restaurant, the venue provides on-site catering with Mediterranean and Sicilian menus; external catering is not permitted.
Are there on-site accommodations?+
The venue itself does not operate a hotel, but Acireale town center (3 km downhill) offers multiple 3–5 star properties within 5–10 minutes by car.
Could this be your venue?
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.