Carrubella is beautiful. It's an amazing spot, off the beaten track, up high in the hills. It felt such a unique and interesting place to stay and was so peaceful. The views, day and night, were spectacular. Such a magical experience to sleep in a spacious, wonderfully decorated, comfortable tent under the boughs of the olive trees. It was fantastic how peaceful and secluded our tent area felt, even when things got a bit busier at the weekend (we managed to book in over the busiest holiday period of the Italian summer apparently!) our privacy and peace was maintained, with things only getting understandably busier around the communal kitchen area. To wake up each morning to the fresh mountain air and the sounds and smells of nature all around was perfect. The area is crammed with interesting places to hike and swim, the Cavagrande is utterly spectacular, and also a great base for exploring the world famous Baroque towns, especially Noto. We ate and drank consistently amazing food and drink most especially the granitas, the wine and the sea food.
For most of our 6 night stay, the kitchen and shower areas were shared only with the dog and the 2 cats (who potter about snoozing in the sun mostly) and just a few other couples who were friendly and international but also intent on their own privacy.
Sarah is a brilliant host, she gives great recommendations, and guidance for exploring the local area, and helpfully for us, with our none existent Italian, she speaks great English! She's friendly, helpful and accommodating and always available. I can't recommend Carrubella highly enough, its an unusual and lovely place to stay in Sicily!