Syracuse holiday apartment accommodation, Ortigia with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, air con, TV, DVD

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Casa Giusi (apartment)

Home description

Casa Giusi is a very comfortable apartment, in the typical old style of Ortigia, tastefully furnished, with blue walls. It consists of a living room with dining area and kitchenette, a double bedroom and a modern bathroom.

The apartment enjoys a splendid sea view from the living room and the bedroom. It is located just behind the Piazza Duomo (50m) and 10mn from the archaeological park of Syracuse.

Living room	Living room
Living room	Kitchenette in the back

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The Sicily region

Just a couple of miles separate Sicily from mainland Italy. But this melting pot of history and heritage might as well be half way around the world. Yes, it’s quintessentially Italian. But over the years the whole island, or parts of it, have been ruled by the Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Vandals, Goths, Byzantines, Arabs and Normans.

And something of each has rubbed off on the architecture, attitudes and lifestyle of the Sicilians to create a wonderful patchwork of culture and customs. What’s more, these independent minded people continue to borrow the best bits of the world around them, without eroding their own time-honoured traditions. So, you get lively cosmopolitan beach life in the east coast resorts, while just a few miles inland you’re in a timeless rural idyll of orange groves, pine clad mountains, one-horse villages and siestas that seem to last most of the day.

Travel a bit further and you’ll be surprised again, coming across a magnificent Greek temple, an imposing Norman church or a Baroque town with elegant honey-coloured palazzi. To add to the diversity, Sicily also has three clusters of offshore outposts relatively close to its coastline - the Aeolian, Egadi and Pelagie islands, all of which have their own special scenic and cultural claims to fame.

Last but by no means least, there’s the island’s biggest attraction - in more ways than one! Volcanic Mount Etna towers over Catania and Taormina, its caldera gurgling away like a giant saucepan of minestrone. Serene on the outside, bubbling under with life, it’s a potent symbol of the unique Sicilian way of life.

Romans, Greeks, Spanish, Arabs, French - the list of civilisations Sicily has been home to is impressively diverse, and each one has left behind a little of itself. Whether it’s in the amazing architecture, in the distinctive Sicilian dialect or added ingredients to the cuisine, Sicily has absorbed something from all its visitors and created a culture that is proudly different to the rest of Italy.

Syracuse / Ortigia area

Once a City that rivalled Rome and Athens for importance, today's Siracusa is heaven if you've come on holiday to immerse yourself in Sicily's past. Centred round a gorgeous, island-based 'Old City' called Ortigia, there's much to marvel at.

First stop must be the glorious Piazza del Duomo, where sipping a frappé or wine in the sunshine is one of the undisputed joys of holidays in Siracusa. And away from sea-lapped Ortigia, other highlights come thick and fast, such as the City's Roman and Greek amphitheatres and spectacular museums.

Once your sight-seeing's done, Siracusa won't cramp your style in terms of holiday relaxation. You'll find sandy beaches close by, and there's always the pull of Sicily's fascinating interior. Whatever the day brings however, come back to Siracusa at sundown. In the fading light, the full beauty of the City reveals itself again: the perfect accompaniment to a lingering, al fresco dinner.

How to get there

By plane: Airport of Catania, direct flights from London, Paris, Rome, Milano.

Activities near Syracuse

Facilities

Further details

English-speaking representative on hand to answer any questions.

Conditions

To secure any booking: 30% deposit by bank transfer only.

Balance: by cash in euros upon arrival.

Security deposit: 30% of the rental cost by cash upon arrival (to be returned on departure except important damages).

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Medium	1 Sep 09	30 Sep 09	550£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Medium	9 Oct 09	1 Nov 09	550£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Low season	1 Nov 09	1 Jan 10	450£ 409	0-	0-	1 Week
Low season	1 Jan 10	1 Apr 10	480£ 436	0-	0-	4 Nights
	1 Apr 10	1 May 10	500£ 455	0-	0-	5 Nights
Medium season	1 May 10	1 Jul 10	550£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
High season	1 Jul 10	1 Aug 10	580£ 527	0-	0-	1 Week
High season	1 Aug 10	1 Sep 10	600£ 545	0-	0-	1 Week
Medium season	1 Sep 10	1 Oct 10	550£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Medium	1 Oct 10	1 Nov 10	550£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

The price is for the apartment for a maximum of 2 people, it includes bed linens and towels (changed once a week), cleaning before arrival and departure, electric, water and gas charges. Additional cleaning is possible upon request (EUROS 10 per hour).

5% discount for a 2-week stay

Availability

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