L'Abbazia
L'Abbazia operates on a practical advantage: its 12th-century monastery setting eliminates the need for extensive decoration, since the venue's architectural character does half the design work.
- Ceremony
- 20 seated
- Reception
- 150 seated
- Nearest airport
- CTA · 45-50 minutes
- Open season
- April – September
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.7 /5 · 283
L'Abbazia is a estate destination wedding venue in Santa Maria di Licodia, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Catania Vincenzo Bellini Airport (CTA), 45-50 minutes. Best months: April, June, July, September.
L'Abbazia in Santa Maria di Licodia, open April–September.
L'Abbazia operates on a practical advantage: its 12th-century monastery setting eliminates the need for extensive decoration, since the venue's architectural character does half the design work.
Located in Sicily's volcanic foothills near Mount Etna, the estate offers genuine historical backdrop without requiring couples to coordinate between separate ceremony and reception spaces.
The property combines working agricultural grounds with refined indoor and outdoor event areas.
Difficult to find the place but worth the time.
4 notes, from the desk.
12th-century Benedictine monastery with original stone architecture and cloisters
Situated on the slopes of Mount Etna at 95038 Santa Maria di Licodia, CT
4.7/5 Google rating from verified guests
On-site accommodations available for multi-day celebrations and guest logistics
Best held in April, June, July.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at L'Abbazia.
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
How the weekend usually runs.
Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.
- 4:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in; welcome aperitivo in the cloisters
- 8:00 PMCasual dinner for early arrivals in monastery dining hall
- 10:00 AMGuest arrival and pre-ceremony photography in gardens
Things worth knowing.
CTA · 45-50 minutes
Guests fly into Catania Vincenzo Bellini Airport. The desk arranges every transfer.
€4,000-15,000
Costs vary significantly by season, guest count, menu selections, and add-ons. Request formal quote directly from https://www.abbaziadilicodia.it/. Prices reflect Italian destination wedding standards for historic estates.
Included in venue rental or quoted separately; contact venue
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
€60-120 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
€80-150 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
April – September
4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.
Asked along the way.
Can we hold both ceremony and reception at L'Abbazia?+
Yes. The monastery's cloisters and courtyards accommodate ceremonies, with reception spaces in restored indoor areas. No need for off-site logistics.
What's the guest capacity?+
The venue accommodates 20-150 guests depending on layout and season.
Are accommodations included?+
On-site rooms are available for guests. Book directly through the venue to secure lodging alongside your event date.
What's the nearest airport?+
Catania Vincenzo Bellini Airport (CTA) is approximately 45-50 minutes by car. Ground transfers can be arranged through the venue.
What's included in venue fees?+
Contact the venue directly at https://www.abbaziadilicodia.it/ for specific packages, as fees vary by season, guest count, and services selected.
Hold dates at L'Abbazia.
A note to the desk with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.