May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
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Located on the east of Sicily, Castiglione di Sicilia is tranquil and yet very close to some of the most important tourist sights in Sicily: mount Etna, Gole Dell’Alcantara, Taormina and Giardini Naxos. Castiglione di Sicilia is a new touristic place, ideal to spend your holiday.
This beautiful house in Castiglione di Sicilia is very light and have 3 single beds, 1 double bed, tv, fully equipped kitchen, fridge, small freezer, bathroom. Furnishings are in typical Sicilian style. Have 1 balcony: with SPECTACULAR view in Alcantara valley. My house is very very large: 180 sq.m. Ideal for a break from the stress of your daily life or for a romantic holiday or your honeymoon! The beautiful house is located on the historical centre of Castiglione di Sicilia (medieval village). This house is strategically located for whoever wishes to visit this particular area of Eastern Sicily. If a fantastic view, quietness and handiness are what you desire to have in your holidays, here you'll have. This house is a very very typical Sicily house.
As soon as you arrive in Taormina, you will feel the magical, mythical atmosphere spread all around which has enchanted visitors from all over the world for years and years. Settled on a hill of the Monte Tauro, Taormina dominates two grand, sweeping bays below. On the southern side, the top of Mount Etna, the European highest active volcano, often capped with snow, offeris to visitors a breathtaking, dramatic and memorable view over almost one hundred miles of Mediterranean sea.
It is an ideal place to spend unforgettable Italian holidays while discovering the charm of the Castiglione di Sicilia.
Etna from Taormina
Bedroom
View from my house (sud-est)
Bedroom (2)
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The Sicily region
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, and the richest in history and art. The majority of the population live in the coastal areas, while the hinterland suffered a massive emigration, which left the inner, rural territories greatly underpopulated. Sicily is a great producer of citrus fruit, almonds, vegetables, wine and oil, as well as a the first fishing region in Italy. Also the mineral resources are remarkable: sulfur, salt, natural gas, petroleum. Tourism is a great resource, thanks to the magnificent coastal areas and beaches, the abundance of archeological sites and the art centres, where relics of the Greek, Norman and Saracen civilization are among the richest in Europe, and immersed in a Mediterranean landscape of colours and perfumes that always attracted visitors and poets, like the immortal Goethe who wrote of Sicily "Kennst du das Land, wo die Zitronen bluhm...".
Taormina / Castiglione di Sicilia area
Castiglione di Sicilia “The villages of Etna” are famous for their ancient lava flows, the architecture of their seventeenth century churches, their delicious local produce and their Norman castles. Situated 700 metres above sea level, they are a favourite retreat of the city dwellers who, in summer are in search of quiet, fresh air, while in winter are in search of snow for skiing.
Halfway between Etna mount and Taormina, Castiglione di Sicilia can be reached in less than one hour from Fontanarossa airport in Catania. Near my Castiglione di Sicilia house you can find: Supermarket, Restaurants, Bar, Butcher's, Baker's, Wine Shop, Patries, Book Shop around 150-300mt.
Is also possible to taste the most famous: 'Granite’ (special ice-cream with a various fruit or cream taste). You can ask to taste 'Paste di Mandorla' or 'Cannoli alla Ricotta', or 'Cassata Siciliana' special local pastries. The house is located in the historical centre and is also possible to admire the magical view by the balcony.
Taormina really seems to be born as a tourist resort since past times, when ancient people like the Sicels, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Saracens, Arabs, Normans and Spaniards chose it as their residential site thank to its favourable position, mild climate and magic atmosphere. Nowadays visitors can still find fine examples of Taormina's golden times: the splendid Greek Theater, the Roman 'Naumachiae', the 13th century Cathedral of Saint Nicolò, the 14th century Palazzo Corvaja.
Taormina: beautiful tourist town, rich of cultural events with music and dance and theatre performances throughout the Summer. Its charm is still intact in the winter time with the view of the volcano Etna covered with snow and a picturesque seascape.
Few people are aware that Etna and Castiglione di Sicilia are a popular locations for skiers in winter. The closest ski-facilities are in Piano Provenzano (Linguaglossa), but can also be found at Rifugio Sapienza (Nicolosi). On some glorious days in winter, it’s even possible to ski the frozen slopes in the morning enjoying a wonderful panoramic view of the Mediterranean, and then, the same afternoon, go and sunbathe on the beaches below! Taormina and Giardini Naxos (with sandy beach) distance only a 15 min. drive.
The ski resort (Volcano Etna) was damaged seriously by the eruptions of 2001-2002. However the locality is one of the favourite touristic destinations, because it is the departuring-point to visit the summit craters of the volcano. Fortunately the lava flows had saved the Sapienza’s refuge, strategical symbol of the ski resort. The skilifts and the cableway are situated between 1900mt and 2700mt of altitude; So, if the season is favourable it’s possible to ski for a few months. The slopes of this versant offer good opportunities of amusement to expert skiers and also to beginners with its 20km of tracks. The new visitor on the volcano Etna will be surprised seeing the chestnut, birch and pine woods sweeped by the lava flows. From the tracks of this ski resort is possible to admire the view of the near Ionio sea and Catania
Nearby - Volcano Etna - “Piano Provenzana' cable cars and ski facilities – Etna ean towns Randazzo, Castiglione and Francavilla di Sicilia (medieval Etna villages with Norman castles) - Taormina & Giardini Naxos - Gole d'Alcantara, a delightful gorge. The unique canyon was created by a splintering collision of volcanic magma and cooling water.
I recommend to visit the volcano Etna, completely unique , especially if it erupts! Also, visit the Alcantara flumes with its cold water.
How to get there
By car from the Catania airport to Castiglione di Sicilia:
1) Go inside the motorway in direction of Messina (In Italy motorway sign are green);
2) Exit in Giardini Naxos;
3) Go to FRANCAVILLA DI SICILIA (when you go out from the Giardini Naxos tollbooth, look for the traffic signs to Francavilla di Sicilia. If you want you can take information at the tollbooth employed);
4) When you arrive in Francavilla di Sicilia, look for the traffic sign to Castiglione di Sicilia.
Francavilla di Sicilia is 2/3 Km far from Castiglione di Sicilia. When you arrive in Castiglione di Sicilia, you have to call me on my telephone number (348/8641388). If you have any problems, you can ask information to people you are going to meet on the way, of course they’ll help you! Or you can also phone me!
- Fly direct to Catania, the nearest and most convenient airport to Castiglione di Sicilia (about 60 km, 45 mins drive).
- Scheduled direct flights to Catania from London Gatwick with British Airways and Air Malta.
- Low cost direct flights to Catania during the summer from London Gatwick and Manchester every Sunday (with Thomsonfly) and from London Gatwick and Manchester every Saturday (with Flythomascook and Westernair).
- Scheduled indirect flights to Catania via mainland Italy with Alitalia (via Rome/Milan) and AirOne (via Rome).
- Scheduled direct flights to Palermo Airport with Ryanair (from London Stansted) and EasyJet (from London Gatwick), but the journey from Palermo to Castiglione di Sicilia takes longer (about 3 hours drive).
- To get from Catania Airport to Castiglione di Sicilia, taxis at about 100 euros (journey time 45 mins), or you can hire a car with several major companies.
CAR IS RACCOMANDED
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Catania Fontanarossa: 69 km
Railway:
Giardini Naxos: 18 km
Ferry:
Messina: 70 km
Activities near Taormina
Sports: Tennis in town Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Single beds (3), Double beds (1), Sleeps maximum of 5
Other:
Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace
Further details indoors: This beautiful house consists of two bedrooms (1 double, 1 room with three single beds), it sleeps up to 5 people, sheets, blankets and pillows and towels are provided.
There are also two kitchen, that are fully equipped with anything you may need, one bathroom, one drawing-room.
Further details
The First rental rates are for 3-4-5 peoples, the seconth are for 1-2 peoples!!!
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
Convert to:
Prices for group size 5
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
12 Jan 09
28 Feb 09
260£236
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0-
Flexible
28 Feb 09
8 Mar 09
299£272
0-
0-
Flexible
8 Mar 09
16 Mar 09
500£455
0-
0-
Flexible
16 Mar 09
1 May 09
299£272
0-
0-
Flexible
1 May 09
31 May 09
349£317
0-
0-
Flexible
31 May 09
1 Jul 09
380£345
0-
0-
Flexible
1 Jul 09
1 Aug 09
400£364
0-
0-
Flexible
1 Aug 09
21 Aug 09
500£455
0-
0-
Flexible
21 Aug 09
1 Oct 09
350£318
0-
0-
Flexible
1 Oct 09
31 Oct 09
260£236
0-
0-
Flexible
31 Oct 09
16 Dec 09
299£272
0-
0-
Flexible
16 Dec 09
25 Dec 09
450£409
0-
0-
Flexible
25 Dec 09
1 Jan 10
600£545
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0-
Flexible
122
Prices for group size 2
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
15 Jan 09
28 Feb 09
260£236
0-
0-
1 Week
28 Feb 09
8 Mar 09
260£236
0-
0-
1 Week
8 Mar 09
16 Mar 09
450£409
0-
0-
1 Week
16 Mar 09
1 May 09
270£245
0-
0-
1 Week
1 May 09
31 May 09
330£300
0-
0-
1 Week
31 May 09
1 Aug 09
380£345
0-
0-
1 Week
1 Aug 09
21 Aug 09
470£427
0-
0-
1 Week
21 Aug 09
1 Oct 09
330£300
0-
0-
1 Week
1 Oct 09
31 Oct 09
260£236
0-
0-
1 Week
31 Oct 09
16 Dec 09
260£236
0-
0-
1 Week
16 Dec 09
25 Dec 09
420£382
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0-
1 Week
25 Dec 09
1 Jan 10
550£500
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0-
1 Week
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Guestbook for SPECTACULAR VIEW HOUSE
Guestbook from Mrs Mike: “Just spent 2 weeks here and had an absolutely fantastic time! House is equipped for our family of 4, lovely balcony, mountain views (Alcantara valley) stunning in every direction, lots to do and see locally and within easy reach of beaches and coastal towns. This is right off the tourist trail and the perfect way to see Sicily. Mike and Laura had the most fantastic holiday and will definitely return!!”
Guestbook from Paul: “Spent May half term at the property with two young daughters (aged 9 and 5). The house is perfectly located, surrounded by stunning mountain scenery and amazing views of Alcantara valley out of the bedroom windows. The house itself is basically but comfortably furnished and we had everything we needed for the week. Close enough to Etna, Taormina, Giardini Naxos and Syracusa for day trips, very near to some lovely little mountain villages and the stunning Alcatara Gorges.”
Guestbook from Francois: “Nous, nous sommes venus en hiver, ce séjour fut doux et très agréable. Maison de village indépendante située dans une petite ruelle tranquille près d’une très jolie place au sommet du bourg. Charme simple et rustique, authentique, avec une grande chambre, un lit excellent, un balcon avec vue et une petite cuisine pour se faire à manger. Idéal pour ceux qui recherchent la simplicité reposante plutôt que le brouhaha touristique de l’immédiat bord de mer et qui aimeraient se mêler quelques jours au rythme d’un village tranquille de Sicile aux gens délicieux. Délicieux également l’accueil de Marco, notre hôte venu nous donner les clés, délicieux enfin les bons produits régionaux qu’avec générosité et compétence, il nous a donné à connaître. Un sens de l’hospitalité cordiale qui l’honoure et nous réconforte. Bref, nous nous sommes très rapidement sentis chez nous dans cette maison de famille, et aussi très dépendants des produits artisanaux locaux (n’abusez pas du vin !). Belles promenades silencieuses dans les ruelles étroites du village, quelques curiosités médiévales. Pour rayonner (la région nord de l’ etna est très belle) mieux vaut prévoir une voiture. Bref malgré le mauvais temps nous étions ravis, ce n’aurait peut-être pas été le cas dans une autre formule d’accueil, où l’on se serait sentis moins libres.”
Guestbook from Marja: “Castiglione ist eine kleine oase, ein kleiner hügel nördlich vom etna der sich von der Hochebene absetzt. Im Dorf leben zirka 4ooo Menschen und es ist wahnsinnig ruhig. Die Wohnung ist gut gelegen mit einem super Ausblick auf den Lauf von Alcantara und 5 Schritte entfernt ist eine gute Pizzeria. Ein Auto oder Motorrad ist allerdings ein muss, sonst sitzt mensch dort fest. Mit dem Wagen ist man in einer knappen halben Stunde am Strand von Taormina oder Litojanni. Der Vermieter ist unheimlich freundlich, hat uns mit einem Obst- und Gemüsekorb empfangen und ein Programm für uns erstellt (was wir allerdings nicht in Anspruch genommen haben). Die Wohnung ist geräumig und sauber, die Dusche allerdings eine Katastrophe, wie fast überall in Sizilien. Wir können die Ferienwohnung samt Vermieter warm weiterempfehlen, wir hatten eine extrem gute Zeit dort.”
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Name:
Marco Amante
Tel:
+39 0348 8641388
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