Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
San Pietro Country House is located in a quiet area about 1 km for from the picturesque sea-village of Marzamemi. The place assures privacy and quiet. The large covered veranda is equipped with table, chairs and benches, there allow anytime to dine and relax outside. The house is a good starting point to visit wonderful and pure places in a few minutes, such as the Vendicari’s Wildlife Reserve and Portopalo di Capo Passero. The large roof-terrace is accessibile by external stairs , from there you can enjoy of a wonderful landscape on the Noto’s Gulf (about 50 Km. outlook , from Syracuse to Capo Passero). Available home facilities. Linen and towels are available for a cheap rate. During Spring and Summer in the southest corner of Sicily (same latitude than Tunis), here you can enjoy everything is SEA! Start your day with a typical Sicilian breakfast (Granita and croissant) at Marzamemi Marina (Balata), jump directly in the clear and clean water from one of the hundreds beaches (all free), fish by yourself or buy your fish at the unique Fish Auction in Portopalo (very typical and cheap fair), have your lunch on the beach, a dinner in one romantic restaurant in Ortigia, and if wanted, end your day in the night "movida" in Marzamemi or in some summer feast... a lot of other activities are just a minute far! During Autumn you can enjoy the late season, you'll have kms. of beaches just for you, romantic walks on the sand or visiting the greek-roman archaeological sites; the climate is still warm (until november you can bath), prices are low. During winter is not suggested to bath, anyway this is the right place where to escape from the modern and stressed life; take a tour in the typical small markets, enjoy the Sicilian food and a lot of...quiet in S.Pietro Country House Always it’s suggested to have at your disposal a car, so to not lose out on the chance to visit the many opportunities offered in the area.
View from the area entrance
Sunset behind the pines
Up View
View of the sea
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The Sicily region
Sicily is one of the richest area in Europe for History, and offer a lot opportunities to enjoy the sea, the culture, the food , the traditions. In maximum 4 hours you can reach every place of the Sicily from here; Palermo, Catania, Syracuse, Taormine, the Volcan Etna and a lot of interesting places. We suggest indeed to don't miss Noto, the capital of the Sicilian Baroque Art, just a few km. from the house; at the sunset Noto is a surreal red lighted city (the sun reflect his light on the stones which building are builded of). Don't miss the "Infiorata" (Flower Festival of Noto) in May. The most romantic town in Sicily is Syracuse (only 56 km. far), there you can enjoy one of the biggest archaeological areas in Italy (it deserve indeed a visit), and even the island city-centre "Ortigia" is a wonderful place where to walk in a unique sourroundings lapping an italian ice-cream , and where to find unforgettable restaurants. Very interesting is the summer programme at the Old Greek Theatre. In the neighbouring you can visit Ispica and Modica, 2 typics Sicilian small towns, and their Early Christian Caves. If you want go deeply in the Sicilian Culture planning a daily or two days trip, you can reach Agrigento (the best place in Italy to see of the Old Greek civilization), Palermo and Catania (the biggest cities in Sicily), Taormina and the Volcan Etna (2 big touristic attractions).
Noto / Marzamemi area
This area is very famous for Sicilian Baroque, an for the agricultural products, but of course offer a lot of more, such as a wonderful sea, unforgettable solitary beaches and sun smiling almost everyday.
Just close S.Pietro Country House, Pachino and sourrondings are celebrated for agricultural and food products, Marzamemi is a very nice Saracen village , there you can visit the precious small harbour and enjoy the best bathes. Portopalo is the second fishing-harbour in Sicily, offer various possibility for fishing and sport as well as to buy fresh fish at the typical Fish-Auction by the harbour. All over the area you can discover unknown beauties and historical sites, as well as you can visit in a few hours, all the celebrated Sicilian towns and places.
How to get there
By flight Nearest airport: Catania Fontanarossa a) Public means (not suggested)- Buses per Siracusa e Pachino (3Km. far from the country house), Taxi 095/7124050 b) Rent a car at Catania airport (Suggested) - Cheap companies EasyTerra: internet renting www.easyterra.it Autoeuropa: internet renting www.autoeuropa.it
By train Railway Station: Siracusa a) Public means (not suggested)- Buses to Siracusa e Pachino (3Km. far from the country house), Taxi in front of the Railway Station b) Rent a car at Syracuse (suggested) EuropCar: www.europcar.it
By ferry Sicily is reachable starting from Genova landing in Palermo (ca. 400 km far from the house). www.tirrenoferries.it www.tirrenia.it www.gnv.it www.grimaldi-ferries.com
By car From Messina (Harbour: Ferry landing) direction Catania (A18) ;just at the end of the motorway take “Tangenziale”, and follow always direction Syracuse (Road E45); passing Augusta-Priolo the road become 4 lanes, follow strikeaway towards Autostrada Siracusa-Gela and go along the end (exit Cassibile). Now driving along the national road follow Avola-Noto and then Pachino. Just about 17km. After Noto, before arriving to Pachino, follow indications ”Azienda Agrituristica Mediterraneo” (camping). When in front of the camping , go ahead on the dirt road encircling the wall of the camping (bearing left 20 mt. after the camping entrance), in 50 mt. you are there.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Catania Fontanarossa: 95 km
Railway:
Syracuse: 56 km
Ferry:
Syracuse: 56 km
Activities near Noto
Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Please check with with the owner regarding linen and towels.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Furnishings are functional to offer the best comfort. Living is on the ground floor, and consists of: living room (equipped with fireplace which provides heating for all the house through circulation plant and radiators, and sofa-bed as well), a roomy kitchen , 2 big bedrooms and bathroom with shower. In the annex there is a shower room (2 showers) and the second bathroom
Further details outdoors: Large parking area is available and reserved for you. Families will found here large spaces to let the children's play, no car will threaten them.
Further details
Pls. contact us, we'll send you a detailed leaflet by e-mail
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Low season
29 Mar 08
31 May 08
320£ 254
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31 May 08
12 Jul 08
450£ 357
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High Season
12 Jul 08
9 Aug 08
620£ 492
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Peak Season
9 Aug 08
23 Aug 08
800£ 635
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High Season
23 Aug 08
6 Sep 08
620£ 492
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Medium season
6 Sep 08
20 Sep 08
450£ 357
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Low swason
20 Sep 08
20 Dec 08
320£ 254
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Linen and towels: 10€/person Cleaning: 50€ per period (compulsory) Enquires made starting from 14 days before the check in date (except for August), will be 15%discounted .
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Vincenzo Maida
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Advertiser joined: 17 Mar 2008 This property added: 17 Mar 2008