Ortigia in ancient times was a Greek island connected via three bridges to the city of Syracuse. Right in the heart of Ortigia, in the old town center, between the splendid Arethusa fountain and the shore at Maniace, a summer bathing resort, lies this house. With little effort, just meandering through the little streets, you can admire the Greek temples, antique treasures in the old town center, along with the sea with its spectacular sunsets which Goethe considered the most beautiful in the world, the little unexpected courtyards covered in greenery, the wonderful haughty baroque balconies, the serious classic facades of the 19th century. The apartments lie in an old 19th century building, recently renovated, and lying close to the Cathedral, which with its splendid piazza is a magnet for meetings, shows and concerts, and also close to the famous Arethusa fountain, the symbol of the town, where papyrus reeds grow wild in the pond, and also close to the Maniace castle. Typical local trattorias, restaurants, bars and bakers surround the building giving guests who stay here a multitude of choices. The sea is just 50 meters from the building and in the summer they build wooden piles to facilitate entering into the water. From the beginning of May until July they hold the Ortigia festival, with theater, music, dancing and visual arts.
Accommodation (50 sq meters):
FIRST FLOOR: large and elegant single room apartment, with a balcony with a view of the sea just 50 metres away. It is furnished with sicilian pieces and supplied with typical sicilian linen. The ceiling has wooden beams. Besides the large entrance is the kitchen, the living-room, the bedroom and the bathroom with shower and hairdryer. The kitchen is well-stocked with kitchenware, microwave oven, toaster, kettle, electric hobs, fridge and classic table linen. The living-room also has a sofa-bed, giving two more bed possibilities.
Bed and bath linen: One set of bed and bath linen per week included in the price.
Final cleaning: 30 EUROS
Security deposit: 150 EUROS - paid to the owner
Electricity: Included
2011 Weekly Prices
8 Jan - 30 Apr
24 Sep - 7 Jan
| 30 Apr - 28 May
20 Aug - 24 Sep
| 28 May - 20 Aug
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US$ 790
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US$ 1240
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US$ 1465
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Plus US$ 35 booking fee
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