Syracuse holiday apartment rental, Ortigia with walking, beach/lake nearby, air con, internet access, TV

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Ciricò (apartment)

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Our residence is located in Ortigia island, the old town of Siracusa and world heritage site, in historical building of the 800’, recently restored and returned to all its original splendor. The location is perfect: a few steps from the sea and Aretusa Spring , half way between the Cathedral and Maniace Castle.

“Ciricò”, pride of our home, is a typical Sicilian apartment. The Mediterranean charm is accentuated by the recovery of existing resources in our land: wood and stone are the materials used. Every detail is a tribute to elegance and charm: from the original floors, wooden beams, the stone arches, to the ancient well and the stone oven. A small entrance decorated with period furniture introduces the large vaulted living room: here old and new blend together harmoniously.

The typical kitchen overlooking a courtyard, which with its pergola and high orange tree, provides the necessary coolness, even in warmer months, to enjoy a drink or simply to enjoy pleasant moments of relax.

The apartment has satellite TV, air conditioning / heat pumps, dryer and microwave, free internet access and also on the second floor of the building, is available to our guests a convenient laundry with washing machine and dryer.

Among restaurants, pubs and bars, just outside your apartment, you'll be spoiled for choice. The promenade dotted with coves where swimming and maybe stop to admire those who, according to Goethe, are the most beautiful sunsets in the world, will be a wonderful thought for ever in your minds! The perfect mix of old charm and modernity will give our guests an unforgettable holiday at incredibly familiar prices!!

Living Room	Living Room
Dining Room	Living Room

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The Sicily region

It's more than an island! Discover Sicily and discover the world. The world's first multicultural society, Sicily is Italy's (and Europe's) most historically cosmopolitan region, having been ruled by Asians, Africans and Europeans. Sicily is black and white and a million shades of gray. There's no other place on Earth like Sicily.

Our island is a unique place full of art, archeology, history, folklore and breathtaking scenery. And, of course, great food. Sicily is almost a nation unto itself. The enchanting land where Archimedes taught and Saint Paul preached was a Greek colony, a Roman province, an Arab emirate and a Norman kingdom. The Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Swabians, Angevins and Aragonese made Sicily their own, leaving behind an eclectic history that you can still touch today. And Sicily will touch you. Sicily is Europe, Africa and Asia on one island. Greek tyrants, Arab emirs, Norman knights, Byzantine bishops and Holy Roman Emperors made Sicily the place it is. Experience their legacy in Phoenician settlements, Punic cities, Greek temples, Roman amphitheatres, Norman Arab castles and Aragonese churches. Thirty centuries of history expressed in the Classical, the Romanesque, the Gothic, the Baroque...

Sikania to its most ancient peoples, Sicily was Sikelia, Plato's utopian society, to the ancient Greeks. Later, the sonnet was created at the Court of Frederick II, and Sicily found her place in the literature of Dante and Boccaccio. Sunny Sicily is Punic Palermo, towering Taormina, ancient Agrigento, splendid Siracusa, and medieval Monreale and Cefal�.

And God created Sicily. The place where the mountains meet the sea. Sicilia, the island in the sun, is home to Heavenly beaches, majestic mountains and Europe's greatest natural wonder, Mount Etna. Sicily's coasts are gold with orange and lemon orchards. In northeastern Sicily you'll find lush forests. In the central regions you'll encounter rugged land and rolling hills. Dignified vineyards, ancient olive groves, hardy almond orchards and endless wheat fields complete the picture. Summer is amber land under a sky of blue. Winter finds palm trees dusted with snow in a surreal symphony. Spring is a rainbow of wild flowers set against greenest fields...

The sun kisses the blazing sands and the low cliffs; the sky is tinged with strong colours, especially at sunset; the wind brings odours and sands from Africa.

The sandy, golden beaches dance with the bright, blue sea; silver olive trees mix togheter with palms and euphorbies; everything invites you to enjoy life and to get the most of nature.

Syracuse / Ortigia area

Syracuse, the most ancient and magnificent of all Mediterranean cities, and former capital of the Magna Graecia, owes its unique charm to the succession of invading civilisations that have conquered it. It is a true melting pot of ancient Greek, Roman, Arabic, Norman, Byzantine and Spanish cultures and combines all their styles, tastes and scents. In every corner of the city traces of these ancient civilisations can be seen. A visit to Syracuse is like a journey in time and through history. Added to which is the wonderful coastline and delightful surrounding countryside. You will have the chance to mix art, history, nature and fine food with our warm Sicilian hospitality.

As a visitor to Siracuse, you should first see around the historic city, concentrating on the island of Ortigia, before visiting some of the many nearby sites: (including the baroque marvel of the city of Noto - a Unesco world heritage centre - the world-famous archaeological sites of Augusta and Palazzolo Acreide, the nature reserves at Vendicari and Cavagrande, the prehistoric site of Pantalica, etc.)

If you care to venture a little further, visit the beautiful city of Taormina (beloved of D H Lawrence and many other English writers and artists), the ceramics of Caltagirone, the villa at Casale di Piazza Armerina, the baroque splendours of Modica and Ragusa (where you should try the famous cuisine), the nightlife of Catania, the splendid landscape around Alcantara and, of course, the awe-inspiring heights and lave-flows of Mt Etna. Finally, the nearby coastline offers many wonderful opportunities for sea bathing in a warm and crystal-clear sea.

How to get there

TRANSFER : From Catania airport to your apartment and back (ask when booking if needed)
BY CAR: Speedway Catania-Syracuse (partially under construction): exit Syracuse South
By train: the State Railways (Ferrovie dello Stato) assure fast trains from the centre and the north to Syracuse
BY PLANE: Catania airport (50 km to Syracuse. the connection with Syracuse is guaranteed by Interbus company
BY BUS: from Catania, Palermo, Gela and Ragusa companies AST and INTERBUS
BY BOAT: the most important shipping lines guarantee daily connections with the possibility to transport your car

Activities near Syracuse

Facilities

Further details indoors:
- Original floors, wooden beams, stone arches, ancient well, stone oven.
- The typical kitchen overlooking a courtyard with its pergola and high orange tree

Further details outdoors:
The location is perfect: a few steps from the sea and Aretusa Spring , half way between the Cathedral and Maniace Castle.
Among restaurants, pubs and wine bars, just outside your apartment, it will be a very hard choice for all of you!!.
Moreover, within walking distance, you'll find elegant boutique shops, grocery and typical local shops.
We will be very happy of giving all information and advices you will ask to us!

Further details

* Welcome pack provided on arrival.
* far more spacious interiors than in a hotel.
* 24 hour support provided by the owners.
* comfortable, clean & quiet apartment .
* English, Spanish and French spoken.

Conditions

- No pets are allowed.
- Strictly no smoking except on the garden.
- Refundable breakages deposit of €100 required on arrival, to be refunded within your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
- 20% of rental fee due to secure booking.
- There is a lift in the apartment building providing wheelchair access.

Rental rates

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
HIGH SEASON	21 Jul 09	1 Aug 09	650£ 586	10090	10090	2 Nights
VERY HIGH SEASON	1 Aug 09	23 Aug 09	750£ 676	120108	120108	5 Nights
MEDIUM SEASON	1 Sep 09	21 Sep 09	550£ 495	9081	9081	3 Nights
LOW SEASON	21 Sep 09	20 Dec 09	450£ 405	7568	7568	3 Nights
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS	20 Dec 09	7 Jan 10	650£ 586	10090	10090	3 Nights
LOW SEASON	7 Jan 10	29 Mar 10	450£ 405	7568	7568	3 Nights
MEDIUM SEASON	29 Mar 10	30 Jun 10	550£ 495	9081	9081	3 Nights
HIGH SEASON	30 Jun 10	1 Aug 10	650£ 586	10090	10090	3 Nights
VERY HIGH SEASON	1 Aug 10	1 Sep 10	750£ 676	0-	0-	1 Week
MEDIUM SEASON	1 Sep 10	1 Oct 10	550£ 495	9081	9081	3 Nights
LOW SEASON	1 Oct 10	19 Dec 10	450£ 405	8072	8072	3 Nights
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS	19 Dec 10	7 Jan 11	650£ 586	10090	10090	3 Nights

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
HIGH SEASON	21 Jul 09	1 Aug 09	525£ 473	8072	8072	2 Nights
VERY HIGH SEASON	1 Aug 09	23 Aug 09	600£ 541	9081	9081	5 Nights
MEDIUM SEASON	1 Sep 09	21 Sep 09	480£ 432	7568	7568	3 Nights
LOW SEASON	21 Sep 09	20 Dec 09	400£ 360	6054	6054	3 Nights
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS	20 Dec 09	10 Jan 10	525£ 473	8072	8072	3 Nights
LOW SEASON	10 Jan 10	29 Mar 10	400£ 360	6054	6054	3 Nights
MEDIUM SEASON	29 Mar 10	30 Jun 10	480£ 432	7568	7568	3 Nights
HIGH SEASON	30 Jun 10	1 Aug 10	530£ 477	8577	8577	3 Nights
VERY HIGH SEASON	1 Aug 10	1 Sep 10	630£ 568	0-	0-	1 Week
MEDIUM SEASON	1 Sep 10	1 Oct 10	480£ 432	7568	7568	3 Nights
LOW SEASON	1 Oct 10	19 Dec 10	400£ 360	6054	6054	3 Nights
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS	19 Dec 10	7 Jan 11	525£ 473	8072	8072	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

The apartment rates are for 4 - 5 people and include:

- internet access

- cleaning and linen weekly;

- electricity, water, gas;

- kitchen utensils, soap and detergent for dishes ;

- reception service.

- Baby-sitting on request (extra pay)

- transfer from the airport to the residence (extra pay - about 50 €)

THE FAMILIES COMPOSED OF PARENTS + SONS (under 14 years old) PAY THE PRICE FOR 2 PEOPLE !!!

For further information please do not hesitate to contact us, we will be very happy to answer you as soon as possible!

Availability

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Contact details for the advertiser of home 94679
Name:	Luca Maiorana
Tel:	+39 0931 61492
Mobile:	+39 328 1836665
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