Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
An old renovated house accurately finished and pleasantly furnished, my home is a traditional terraced house, 3 buildings down the waterfront, in a typical narrow street with a lateral sea view, but only a few steps from the house you will enjoy a fantastic view: the gulf of Palermo from Monte Pellegrino and Capo Gallo to Monte Catalfano and Capo Mongerbino. The apartment "Stadda" on the groundfloor is about 100sqm plus a small courtyard and a terrace with outdoor furniture. There are 2 bedrooms: the main bedrooms is a loft with original wooden ceiling, queensize bed, sofabed and bathroom with tub en suite. The second bedroom is on the ground: twin beds or queensize bed on request; attached bathroom with shower enclosure. The kitchen includes a dining area (sits 6) and a relaxing area with couch and laundry room.The sitting room is the largest room in the house: 2 couches, tv corner, lounge bar under a wooden ceiling and an old sandstone arch whose stones were carved by my husband's ancestors in the caves all around Aspra. Independent heating and air conditioned bedrooms.
Aspra - The fishing harbour
"Stadda" - Lounge
"Stadda" - TV corner
"Stadda" - Mainwood bedroom
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The Sicily region
A trip to Sicily allows you to understand why for the ancients the island was so important: the sun and the warm temperature, the forest, the wheat fields, the hills in the middle so green in springtime so dark brown in summer, the clear sea waters abounding in fish, the colours, the sounds, the perfumes....that's the land of myths! And today you can still find the myth in its magical landscapes, in the powerness of the nature, in the beauty of its monuments, in the flavoured taste of the food...Sicily is the centre of the Mediterranean culture.
Palermo / Aspra - Bagheria area
Away from luxury tourism, Aspra is a charming fisherman's village only 15 km from Plaermo; it'is a genuine place where you can experience the warmth of sicilians: With its lovely church, the fabulous '700 Bagheria old villas nearby, it is the perfest place where your Sicily tour can start. Pebbly, sandy and rocky beaches just crossing the road. Along the seafront there are plenty of restaurants, pizzerie, take away, italian bars and ice cream parlours, as well as all kind of basic shops and services, such as: post office, bank, chemist, tobacconist, newsagent, parfumerie, gift shops, supermarket, winery and local special food shop at maximum 200mt away. Fish is sold beside both harbours and by the way...Palermo is only 15km away! The nearest golf course is 50 km (28 miles) 30/40 min drive from my house. It is opened all year round; altitude 74mt on sea level; 18 holes, mt 6004, Par 72; practical field, pitching green, putting green. From 1st june to 30th september boat rides available along our amazing coast by my own motorboat. In august traditional sailing boat trips for free, operated by fisherman's organisation. In september a traditional festa takes place, with boat races, acquatic games and the mystic procession of the Madonna statue carried on the boat and followed by the fisherman's families in their own boat. Daily fair and a fantastic fireworks display performed on the sea platform at the ned of the celebration. In the local branch of the Naval League, the scuba diving centre "Pagine di mare" proposes, beyond to the attainment of licences IDEA (considering a permanence of at least 10 days)), guided biological and archaeological tour. The staff highly specialized will guide you in the sea before the ancient citadel of Solunto to the search of remains of the V sec. BC, stocks of roman anchors and rests of Punic, Greek and Roman amphoras; you will encounter as well the multicolour flora and fauna of the most famous points of immersion of the zone like the rock “Formica” considered a probable compass ante litteram of the Phoenician people for its perfect alignment with the 4 cardinal points or, still along the Wall of the Gulls of the Capo Zafferano between chromium plated sponges and gorgonie astroides, octopuss, murene and candle fish.
How to get there
Fly to Palermo; Aspra is just 40 km from the airport. Cheap flights are available from Ryan Air from London Stanstead to Palermo; Easyjet flies to Palermo from London Gatwick. If you decide to hire a car, visit www.sbc.it is a company which allows good fares, in this case I'll send you a map and detailed information to reach easily the house. The quickest and cheapest way to get to Aspra Bagheria is by catching the train at the airport, the one way TKT costs 6.05 euros; it will take you at Palermo Centrale station in 40 min then change wagon; there are plenty trains leading to Bagheria in 10 min. I'll collect you there on arrival for free. Otherwise I can arrange your transfer from / to the airport for € 40 total one way, up to 3 people.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Palermo Punta-Raisi: 40 km
Railway:
Bagheria: 1.5 km
Ferry:
Palermo: 15 km
Activities near Palermo
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Beach or lakeside relaxation
Facilities
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Satellite TV
Sofabeds (2), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 5
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Bicycles available
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Peak
26 Jul 08
23 Aug 08
890£ 706
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August/September
23 Aug 08
6 Sep 08
700£ 556
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September
6 Sep 08
27 Sep 08
600£ 476
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September/October
27 Sep 08
1 Nov 08
450£ 357
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Winter/Spring
1 Nov 08
4 Apr 09
500£ 397
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April/May
4 Apr 09
31 May 09
450£ 357
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June
31 May 09
27 Jun 09
500£ 397
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June/July 2009
27 Jun 09
11 Jul 09
600£ 476
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July 2009
11 Jul 09
25 Jul 09
750£ 595
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25 Jul 09
22 Aug 09
890£ 706
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August/September 2009
22 Aug 09
5 Sep 09
700£ 556
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September 2009
5 Sep 09
26 Sep 09
600£ 476
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. From 28th June to 26th September 2008, the rental rate includes all the expenses; in the remaining periods you will be charged of 50 euros for the final cleaning. From 27th June to 25th September 2009, the rental rate includes all the expenses; in the remaining periods you will be charged of 50 euros for the final cleaning.
Guestbook
Thank you for sharing your apartment with us. We enjoyed lunch, Porticello, Sciacca and cannoli. Aspra has givenus a taste of lilfe in Sicily, the people has been friendly and so helpful: Palermo has fascinated us and the contyside is spectacular. Sausages cooked in vino were a taste treat not to be missed. Will keep in touch Fay & Graeme AU 11/06 - Dear Antonella, thank you for making our time here in Sicily so pleasant. Your generousity in touring us about and entertaining us to lunch we will remember forever.May your future travelsbe as agreeable as these have been for us! Marian, Barbara, Bruce, Jack . Vancouver 3/07. Our time here went as quickly as the sicilian driving, thankfully it was far more relaxing! It took us a few days to realise we were not staying next to a mosque and soon took advantage of the street vendors..the king prawns are a must!You have made our stay most pleasurable and we all feel fully refreshed after our stay! Harald, Karin, Ariane, Simone & Charlie 5/07 D Antonella & Gaetano make wonderful hosts. Aspra is a delightful town and we enjoyed the melodic crys of the friut and vegetable vendors. Not to be missed is a trip to Lipari and hiring a scooter to enjoy the remarkable coastline. For thrill seekers a drive to the middle of Palermo is just for you. Sicily has been a fantastic destination to travel to, with so much personality and character. Thanks so much ti you for making us feel part of the family.P.S.You can't go past sicilian food and the cannella liquore is a must after a big dinner. Michael & Allida Sidney 3/4/07-27/4/07 As William Shakespeare once said!! Staying at your house has been such a dream Driving in your car has been such a scream Eating at your house has been such a pleasure Spending time on your boat has given memories we will treasure!! Thank you a million times for making our second visit even better than the first. From Eileen, Caolan, Rian & Chris 8/07 UK With your help and guidance we have discovered sicily from Marsala to Cefalů. Your knowledge & passions showed us Palermo we eill never forget. More importantly the people - the locals and you & Gaetano - were the reason why we have enjoyed each and every day. The boat trip also showed us the the beaty of sicilian rocky coast. We couldn't fault a thing - the weather, the food, the wine, the hosts - everything was perfect. It inspired us in many different ways and long for Sicily even before our departure. lots of love. Darius, Johanna, Kasper, Bartosh 9/07 UK
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