Valata Minusa CountryResort
Valata Minusa Country Resort stands apart in southeastern Sicily by offering a working agricultural estate that doubles as an intimate hotel venue, allowing couples to marry surrounded by 40+ hectares of vineyard, olive groves, and countryside rather than manicured gardens.
- Ceremony
- 20 seated
- Reception
- 150 seated
- Nearest airport
- CTA · 90 minutes by car
- Open season
- April – October
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.7 /5 · 214
Valata Minusa Country Resort is a hotel destination wedding venue in Modica, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Catania Fontanarossa International Airport (CTA), 90 minutes by car. Best months: April, June, July, October.
Valata Minusa Country Resort in Modica, open April–October.
Valata Minusa Country Resort stands apart in southeastern Sicily by offering a working agricultural estate that doubles as an intimate hotel venue, allowing couples to marry surrounded by 40+ hectares of vineyard, olive groves, and countryside rather than manicured gardens.
Located in Modica's rolling terrain, the property delivers the rare combination of rural authenticity with on-site accommodation for guests, eliminating the need for shuttle coordination.
Rated 4.7/5 by visitors, this working farm-to-table environment creates ceremonies and receptions with genuine agricultural character.
Unbelievable 😊😉. Food excellent-all fresh. Chef Massimo💯. Cookery courses if you like that sort of thing. Eco friendly, pool spotless, prob salt/blue crystal. Wines local+😍. Coffee machine 24/7😊😉. Owners Francesco+Fausta are divine xx and their friends. Beautiful sitting areas indoors, designed by Francesco's mummy xx I MISS IT ALREADY 😢 ❤️
4 notes, from the desk.
40+ hectares of productive vineyards and olive groves surrounding ceremony and reception spaces
Hotel with guest rooms on-site, allowing wedding parties to stay where they celebrate without transfers
Working agricultural estate with farm-to-table dining sourced directly from property production
Located in Modica, a UNESCO World Heritage baroque hilltop town, 15 minutes from venue
Best held in April, June, July.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at Valata Minusa Country Resort.
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.
- Arrival afternoonGuests check into hotel rooms; welcome aperitivo at vineyard terrace
- 10:00 AMPre-ceremony photos at olive groves and vineyard
- 2:00 PMCeremony outdoors or in sheltered space among grapevines
- 3:00 PMCocktail hour with property wine and local cheeses in courtyard
- 5:00 PMFarm-to-table reception dinner in main hall or outdoor pavilion
- 10:00 PMDancing and late-night dessert service
- Morning/AfternoonGuest departure; optional group trip to nearby Modica baroque town
Things worth knowing.
CTA · 90 minutes by car
Guests fly into Catania Fontanarossa International Airport. The desk arranges every transfer.
€8,000–18,000
Pricing excludes florals, photography, entertainment, and Italian taxes (10% VAT). Winter and shoulder seasons offer reduced per-head rates. Multi-night stays available with group discounts. Contact venue directly for detailed quotes and availability.
€1,200–2,500
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
€65–95 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
€90–150 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
April – October
4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.
Asked along the way.
Can guests stay at the venue?+
Yes. Valata Minusa operates as a country hotel with guest rooms available, allowing wedding parties to lodge on-site and eliminate transportation logistics.
What dining options exist for receptions?+
The resort offers farm-to-table cuisine sourced from its own vineyard and olive production, with menus customizable around seasonal ingredients harvested on the property.
What is the ceremony capacity?+
The estate accommodates 20–150 guests across outdoor and sheltered spaces, with flexibility depending on season and specific layout preferences.
Is the venue accessible from Modica town?+
Yes. The resort sits approximately 15 minutes by car from Modica's historic center, allowing guest exploration of UNESCO-listed architecture and baroque streets.
Are there wine options available?+
As a working vineyard, the estate produces its own wine and can feature house selections throughout the reception and welcome beverages.
Hold dates at Valata Minusa Country Resort.
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.