The beauty of
taking root
A landscape to preserve.
A future to cultivate.
The beauty of
An ecosystem
shaped by diversity
Located within an area protected by the Superintendency for Cultural Heritage, Country House Villadorata extends across 23 hectares of land, encompassing olive groves, almond orchards, citrus trees and vineyards, all cultivated with the utmost respect for nature and the environment.
A natural heritage managed through sustainable agricultural practices, preserving native flora and fostering the biodiversity of the Val di Noto landscape.
Land area based on AGEA 2023 records and additional reported data
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hectares of
estate land
estate land
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additional specimens
recorded in the census
recorded in the census
The composition of our agricultural estate
The diversity of our land reflects the richness of Eastern Sicily’s traditional crops. Our ongoing botanical census documents our commitment to enriching the local environment with Mediterranean maquis vegetation and plant species adapted to the local climate.
Historic olive groves
7,47 Ha
Almond orchards
5,42 Ha
Citrus groves · Lemons and oranges
2,84 Ha
Vineyards
0,50 Ha
Carob trees
0,08 Ha
Newly planted olive trees
500 plants
Mastic trees
500 plants
Prostrate rosemary
500 plants
Myrtle
400 plants
Mediterranean maquis and other species
1000 plants
Mature palms over 9 metres tall
13 palms
Pennisetum
900 plants
Euforbia
300 plants
Blue agaves
50 plants
42T
tonnes of COâ‚‚
absorbed annually
The entire estate has been designed to maximise energy efficiency through photovoltaic systems, solar thermal technology and water-efficiency measures, including a reverse osmosis system for water treatment and water recovery for crop irrigation.
These initiatives form part of a broader commitment to environmental, social and governance sustainability.
Since 2025, Country House Villadorata has held ESG Sustainability Certification, recognising its commitment to the responsible and sustainable management of the hotel and its activities.
The contribution of plants to the carbon cycle
Potential biological carbon sequestration.
Estimated annual figures at maturity
Through responsible land and agricultural management, Country House Villadorata actively contributes to reducing its carbon footprint, offering a natural retreat with a low environmental impact.
EXISTING OLIVE GROVES
11 / 19 T
ALMOND ORCHARDS
8 / 14 T
CITRUS GROVES
4 / 7 T
VINEYARDS & CAROB TREES
0,6 / 1,5 T
500 NEW OLIVE TREES
8 / 6 T
ORNAMENTAL MEDITERRANEAN VEGETATION
1 / 7,5 T
The contribution of photovoltaic
and solar thermal systems
and solar thermal systems
Solar energy, living nature
Cumulative figures since operations began
(2,91 milion di grams of COâ‚‚)
2,91 T
2.91 tonnes of COâ‚‚ avoided
through photovoltaic energy
Energy
Balance
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Energy
consumption
consumption
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Self-generated
energy
energy
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%
Energy from alternative sources
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T
COâ‚‚ emissions avoided
0
Equivalent trees planted