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Without seeing Sicily it is impossible to understand Italy. Sicily is the key of everything. (Johann Wolfgang Goethe, 1787- Viaggio in Italia) True is that this incredible and complexe island includes the Italian typical characteristics. Like the ancient Phoenicians who came to Sicily trading with other people from everywhere in the Mediterranean,ancestors of the actual sicilians, people here consider ospitality and acceptance for others sacred concepts. They feel proud to let visitors discover the myths, the history and the nature. To be fascinated by the Roman, the Greek, the Norman and the Arab art treasures. To be captured by the intact beauty of the so called 14 jewels of the sea, like the Pelagie Lampedusa, Linosa and Lampione, or Pantelleria, the Egadi Islands Levanzo, Favignana, Marettimo, or Ustica, and the unmissable Aeolians Panarea, Stromboli, Filicudi, Alicudi, Vulcano and Salina.Not to forget the beautiful Palermo, Syracuse and the ancient sites of Erice. Segesta, Selinunte, Scopello and Mothya. The Sicilian cuisine is a blend of three different traditions: the patrician, the popular and the one deriving from the street, called "buffittieri", a term coming from the French buffet. Here a real keen passion for the aubergines, widely famous for the recipe "aubergines parmiciana", which means in dialect shutter, nothing to share with the parmesan cheese. Nice to note that the popular appetizer "caponata" made with the aubergines, comes from an ancient pre-islamic recipe. Very popular and delicious the "pasta con le sarde", spaghetti with a sauce made with sardines, garlic and breadcrumbs, once unique resource for the poor people, now a ,symbol of what good taste and creativity can make out of poor ingredients.


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The Sicilian Cart





Marsala

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(Palermo)

wgood
wvery good
wvery good
wvery good
100%
15/20

2
5+2
1
very large
large
very large


This beautiful villa situated close to Laguna dello Stagnone -only 1600 mt far- and MOTHIA an area of great interest, and 3 km from the beach.
The property has that particular country flavour for its style. The cart, a chaise, a small pool -reserve of water for irrigation -, the plough, the wine casks and a collection of old working tools in perfect conditions are the touches that bring minds to the past.
In strategic location to visit all the interesting sites and islands of West Sicily.


L'Aranceto




Capo
D'Orlando

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Swomming pool
Sicily


wverygood
wgood
wverygood
wverygood
100%
15/20

2
2
4 +2
large
5 x 9 m



The villa, a fully A/C restored ancient stone house with pool is located just in the middle between the sea and the village, 2 km from each, with view of the blue sea where the Aeolian islands seem to float.
L'Aranceto is a comfortable and cosy accommodation, and beeing on one level, particularly suitable for a family with children or elders.


Crabs & Shells



Sciacca
(Agrigento)

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Patiol
Sicily


wEXCELLENT
wstandard
wstandard
wverygood
100%
13/20

1
1
2+3
large
large

The property, part of a villa but in full privacy, just on the sand of the beach of Capo San Marco, 5 kms out of the town of Sciacca, is a very suitable choice for a family of four-five, for a very relaxing holiday just on the sea bank. A very affordable holiday in a land of good wine, olive oil and mediterranean fish (Sciacca is the second port in Sicily for the quantity of fish) in this sunny land.
Sciacca is famous for its Thermal SPAS.


4 Canti



Palermo
(downtown)

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Sicily


wverygood
wvery good
wgood
wgood
high
14/20

0
1
2
y



A bright mansard with terrace overlooking the roofs of Central Palermo from an historical palace (1469)with elevator, just a few steps from the Quattro Canti, the historical centre of Palermo, and the main monumets of the city.


The Ark



Cefalu'

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Sicily

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verygood
wgood
wstandard
wgood
--
12/20

5
1 or 2
Y
Y
shared

The house abut to the mountain slope and the five apartments form terraces East oriented towards Cefalù, in a pleasant architecture far from the usual squared houses existing in the plane.
Every apartment has its private terrace, all with the same view while the pool and 2 extra terraces furnished with tables and barbecue are shared.
The swimming pool is shared.


The Mermaids





Syracuse
(downtown)

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Sicily


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verygood
wgood
wgood
wverygood
--
14/20

5
1 or 2
2(+1)
4-3-2-2
6



This property is located in a very beautiful ancient historical building recently restored respecting its original style, in the city of Syracuse, 150 m from the rocky beach and less than 1 Km from the city centre and the archaeological park in the Ortigia Island.
The house feautures 5 studio apartments, all independent.


The Dolphins



Syracuse
(downtown)

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Sicily


wverygood
wgood
wgood
wgood
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13/20


1 or 2
Y
Y



The Dolfins are located in the heart of Syracuse's historical centre, in a characteristic and peaceful alley of the island of Ortigia, just a few steps from Arethusa's Fountain and Piazza Duomo, in a XVII century palace which was completely restored in the year 2004,
Just 50 metres away are two sun bathing areas: one at Arethusa's Fountain, which has a small beach; and another called the "Lido Maniace."


Addaura



Palermo
(Mondello)

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Sea Beach

Sicily


w
verygood
wverygood
wgood
wverygood
good
15/20

4
7+1
3
large
large
in front



The apartment, close to Palermo, is situated in Mondello, the most famous sicilian beach.It has 3 panoramic terraces, fully equipped with sun-tent, tables, chairs and armchairs, from which the whole gulf of Palermo is visible, from Aspra to Mondello and to the mount Pellegrino – told by Goethe to be the most beautiful promontory in the world.


Verde



Sciacca
(Agrigento)

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wverygood
wverygood

wgood
wgood
no
12

5
1 to 3
1
2 to7
y



Villa Verde consists of two houses 1 Km. out of town of Sciacca and four from the sea, on the top of a low hill, with an extensive view over the countryside and the coastline.
5 apartments with any combination of beds.
Sciacca, one of the Sicilian most picturesque coastal towns, is a fishing port untouched by mass tourism, situated on the archaeological road between Selinunte and Agrigento in Sicily.


Le Palme



Cefalù
(Palermo)

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Sicily


w
verygood
wgood
wverygood
wverygood
high
15/20

4
8
4
large
Y
large



This unique villa is situated on the northern coast of Sicily, 78 Km about out of Palermo on the way to Messina and 14 Km east of the historical town of Cefalù.
Unique because built just on a beautiful Sicilian beach, in a strategic location for two weeks of active and/or relaxing holidays.


The Residence



Giardini Naxos
(Taormina)

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Sicily


wverygood
wgood
wgood
wgood
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13/20

6
1 or 2
30



The Residence, 200 metres from the beach of the Sicilian northeast coast, is located in the heart of the exclusive residential area in the bay of Giardini-Naxos, 80 metres from the archaeological sites of the first Greek colony in Sicily and 5 kilometres (3 miles) from Taormina.


Cristalline Waters


Sciacca
(Agrigento)

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Liv/Diningroom
Patio
Sicily


wgood
wstandard
wstandard
wgood
100%
10/20

1
1
2+2
large
large

Cristalline Water is a simple, independent small and affordable cottage surrounded by 5000 mqs of olive groves: a pure Sicilian country land, 2 km in the inland of Sciacca town where, besides the olive trees, there are locusts, capers and dwarf palms too.
San Marco beach, one of the best, is 6 km away.
The house is on one level, with a surface of about 65 mqs, and a 12 mqs porch.

A very affordable holiday in a land of good wine, olive oil and mediterranean fish (Sciacca is the second port in Sicily for the quantity of fish) in this sunny land.

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