Venue Spotlight · Noto, Val di Noto
BraccialieriAn Olive-Grove Estate Wedding Venue near Noto, South-East Sicily
An ancient Sicilian estate from 1883, set in 10 hectares of centuries-old olive groves just minutes from Baroque Noto, with 360° views across the sea and the hills of the Val di Noto. Book the whole estate for a three-night wedding weekend with your closest family and friends staying on site.
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An independent Venue Spotlight by Marry Me in Sicily. We're wedding planners, not the venue: we don't own, run or represent Braccialieri, and this isn't its official website. We're simply sharing a place we love and helping couples plan their day there.
Where
Minutes from Noto, Val di Noto
Setting
An 1883 estate in 10 hectares of olive groves
Stay
3 historic suites + 6 eco-glamping tents
Exclusive Use
The whole estate, 3-night minimum
The essentials for planning your wedding
Braccialieri at a Glance
- Location
- In the countryside between Noto and Avola, in the province of Syracuse, south-east Sicily
- Nearest airports
- Catania-Fontanarossa or Comiso, both about an hour's drive
- The estate
- An ancient Sicilian estate dating back to 1883, with its original Palmento, set in 10 hectares of centuries-old olive groves
- Views
- 360° views across the sea and the hills of the Val di Noto
- Wedding spaces
- The white Noto stone piazza framed by olive trees, the historic courtyard and panoramic gardens
- Wet-weather Plan B
- The Palmento (for smaller groups of up to 35) and a 330 sqm octagonal Bedouin tent among the olive trees
- Guests
- Intimate weddings of up to around 100–110 guests
- Stay
- 9 accommodations (3 historic suites and 6 eco-glamping units), 28 beds
- Exclusive use
- The entire estate, with a minimum stay of 3 nights
- Wedding planner
- Required by the venue: we can be yours
- Music
- Outdoor music until 1:30am on the wedding day
- Food
- External caterer of your choice for the wedding day; welcome, brunch and pool-party events by the estate's own kitchen
- Availability
- Contact us for current rates and availability
Sicily Wedding Venues We Love
A Destination Wedding Among Ancient Olive Trees
Braccialieri is the kind of place where time seems to stand still. The estate dates back to 1883, and the old stone buildings, the Palmento where olives and grapes were once pressed, and the white-stone piazza all sit in the middle of ten hectares of gnarled, centuries-old olive trees. All around is the quiet countryside of the Val di Noto, with views that stretch all the way to the sea.
It's an estate made for an intimate, beautifully styled destination wedding. Long tables under the olive trees, a candlelit dinner in the courtyard, a pizza party by the famous red-and-white chequered pool the day after: Braccialieri is relaxed and authentic, but with a real eye for design, and it has been featured by international design and travel magazines.
Where is Braccialieri?
Minutes from Baroque Noto and the Beaches of Avola
Braccialieri is in the countryside of the Val di Noto, a few minutes' drive from the Baroque centre of Noto, a UNESCO World Heritage town, and from the sandy beaches of Avola. Syracuse and the island of Ortigia are around half an hour away, and the fishing village of Marzamemi is close by too.
That makes it a perfect base for a wedding week in south-east Sicily: your guests can explore Noto's golden-stone churches and palazzi, swim off the coast, or eat granita in Ortigia between the celebrations. Take a look at our guide to weddings in Syracuse, Ortigia and Noto for more ideas.
The Setting
Ten Hectares of Centuries-Old Olive Groves
Everything at Braccialieri revolves around the olive grove. Paths wind between ancient trees, the eco-glamping tents are tucked away in the olive park, and the gardens open out onto panoramic views of the hills and the sea. In the evening, with the tables lit by candles and lanterns among the trees, it's pure magic.
Wedding Spaces
A Stone Piazza, a Historic Courtyard and Panoramic Gardens
Braccialieri has several outdoor spaces that can be set up for each moment of your wedding.
The Noto Stone Piazza
A piazza of white Noto stone framed by centuries-old olive trees, beautiful for your ceremony or a long-table dinner.
The Historic Courtyard
The heart of the 1883 estate, surrounded by the original stone buildings: lovely for an aperitivo or an elegant dinner.
The Panoramic Gardens
Wide gardens with sweeping views across the Val di Noto to the sea, perfect for drinks at sunset.
Plan B: the Palmento and the Bedouin Tent
If the weather turns, there's an elegant covered option. The historic Palmento suits a smaller group of up to 35 guests, and a 330 sqm octagonal Bedouin tent, set among the olive trees, is included in the venue hire.
A walk around Braccialieri
Braccialieri in Pictures
Photos: Braccialieri, GAP Wedding, The Smiths & Co, Taylor & Porter, Alberto Cosenza, Kreativ Wedding and Nous Nous Photo. Images courtesy of Braccialieri.
An Exclusive-Use Wedding Venue
The Whole Estate, Just for You
Braccialieri is booked on an exclusive-use basis, with a minimum stay of three nights. That means the whole estate is yours: all nine suites and glamping units, the gardens, the courtyard, the piazza and the pool, for a relaxed wedding weekend with nobody else around. Think welcome drinks on the first evening, the wedding the next day, and a lazy brunch or pool party before everyone heads home.
It's ideal for intimate to medium-sized weddings, up to around 100–110 guests.
Stay & Unwind
Historic Suites and Eco-Glamping in the Olive Park
The estate has nine accommodations with 28 beds in total. Three suites are in the most historic part of the estate, with antique floors and original features: the Pool Suite Amare is in what was once the estate kitchen, and others overlook the old baglio or sit beside the Palmento. Six eco-glamping units are tucked among the olive trees, combining modern comfort with the Sicilian countryside all around.
Your closest family and friends can stay where you celebrate, and we'll arrange hotels, villas and transfers nearby in Noto and Avola for everyone else.
Food & Celebrations
Long Tables, a Chequered Pool and an Ape Car Pizza Oven
For the wedding day itself, you can bring in the caterer of your choice, which gives you complete freedom over the menu. We'll help you choose a caterer who suits your style, from elegant Sicilian fine dining to a relaxed family-style feast.
Before and after the wedding, Braccialieri's own kitchen, known for authentic, contemporary Sicilian cooking rooted in the local area, can host your other events: a welcome party, a family-style brunch, or an exclusive pool pizza party by the iconic red-and-white chequered pool, with an Ape Car turned into a mobile pizza oven, a dedicated bar and artisan gelato. It's the most fun way we know to end a Sicilian wedding weekend.
A Wedding Planner Is Required
Why Couples Plan Their Braccialieri Wedding with Us
Braccialieri asks every wedding couple to work with a wedding planner, which makes complete sense: with exclusive use over several days, an external caterer and events before and after the big day, there's a lot to bring together.
That's exactly what we do. We'll coordinate the caterer, flowers, styling, music, photography and transport, plan who stays where, organise the welcome party and the pool party with the estate, and be there on the day so everything runs smoothly. You just get to enjoy it.
Ceremonies
Saying "I Do" at Braccialieri
The white-stone piazza among the olive trees and the panoramic gardens are beautiful settings for a symbolic ceremony, so you can marry and celebrate without leaving the estate. Our celebrant service is a lovely way to make it personal.
If you'd like your marriage to be legally recognised, we'll explain the options, such as a civil ceremony at a nearby town hall or a church wedding, and guide you through the paperwork. Our legal documents guide and our post on civil vs religious weddings in Sicily are a good place to start.
Why We Love It
Olive Trees, Noto Stone and Real Sicilian Charm
That Chequered Pool
The red-and-white chequered pool among the olive trees is like nowhere else in Sicily.
Truly Private
Exclusive use of the whole estate for at least three nights, so it becomes your own Sicilian home for the weekend.
Steeped in History
An 1883 estate with its original Palmento, historic courtyard and Noto stone piazza.
Made for a Wedding Weekend
Welcome drinks, a long-table dinner under the olive trees and a pizza party by the pool the day after.
Destination Weddings from the UK
Your Braccialieri Wedding, Planned from Start to Finish
We've been planning weddings in Sicily since 2010. Lina looks after you in English from the UK, while her aunt Sabina is on the ground in Sicily, so every detail is checked in person.
We take care of everything, from your date, ceremony and caterer to flowers, music, photography, transport and guest accommodation, right through to coordinating the day itself. Read our guide to getting married in Sicily from the UK and browse Our Weddings.
Common Questions
Braccialieri Wedding FAQs
Braccialieri is in the countryside of the Val di Noto, between Noto and Avola in the province of Syracuse, south-east Sicily. It's a few minutes' drive from Baroque Noto and the beaches of Avola, around half an hour from Syracuse, and about an hour from Catania and Comiso airports.
Yes. Weddings at Braccialieri are exclusive use of the entire estate, with a minimum stay of three nights, so you and your guests have the whole place to yourselves for your wedding weekend.
Braccialieri is ideal for intimate to medium-sized weddings of up to around 100–110 guests. We'll confirm the right set-up for your numbers with the venue.
Yes. There are nine accommodations with 28 beds: three suites in the historic part of the estate and six eco-glamping units in the olive park. We can arrange nearby hotels, villas and transfers for the rest of your guests.
There are two covered options: the historic Palmento, for groups of up to 35 guests, and a 330 sqm octagonal Bedouin tent among the olive trees, which is included in the venue hire. We plan Plan B with you from the start.
Yes, Braccialieri requires every wedding to have a wedding planner. As English-speaking planners in Sicily since 2010, we can look after everything for you, from the caterer and suppliers to the pre- and post-wedding events.
Yes. You can bring in an external caterer for the wedding day. For the events before and after, Braccialieri's own kitchen offers welcome parties, a family-style brunch or a pool pizza party by the red-and-white chequered pool, with an Ape Car pizza oven, a bar and gelato.
Outdoor music is allowed until 1:30am on the wedding day. To start planning, simply get in touch with your preferred dates and guest numbers. Contact us for current rates and availability; we'll check dates with the venue and plan every detail with you from there.
Explore More
Discover more wedding venues in south-east Sicily we love, including La Chiusa Country House and Dimora delle Balze near Noto and Borgo del Carato near Siracusa, read our guide to weddings in Syracuse, Ortigia and Noto, read about the best time to get married in Sicily, or browse Our Weddings.
Plan Your Wedding at Braccialieri with Us
Tell us your dates and guest numbers. Contact us for current rates and availability; we'll help you plan every detail.
About this page: this Venue Spotlight is an independent feature by Marry Me in Sicily, a wedding planning company. We don't own, run or represent Braccialieri, and this is not the venue's official website. Photos are shared courtesy of Braccialieri and credited to each photographer. For the venue's own information, visit braccialieri.com or follow @braccialieriresort on Instagram.