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large villa owned by a family of three - mather, son and daughter
- just on the sand of the beach of San Marco Cape, 5 kms from the
center of the town of Sciacca, has been divided into 3 parts, to
host in full privacy each of them with his family.
Crabs & Shells is the house portion belonging to the
son, while the other two portions are lived by the other two relatives
not being available for holiday rental.
Sciacca is famous for its Thermal SPAS
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Crabs and Shells shares only the entrance to the
villa with another portion, while all the spaces around the house
are private.
It is composed of two bodies, connected by a large private patio.
The first building faces the sea and contains the livingroom with
kitchenette and a laundry room with washing machine and sink. In
the second building there are a double bedroom and a bath with shower.
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The total surface lived in amount
to 70 sqm that together with the large patio make this property
a very suitable choice for a family of four-five for a very relaxing
holiday on the sea bank.
The house has been completely restructured in 2005, while its construction
dates 1970.
Its peculiarity is that it is just on the beach, where it is entered
by the patio through a small gate.
The beach is long one km about, with thin white sand, and in summer
some small cafes and a pizzerias open there.
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furnishing of the bedroom is composed of a double bed, a nice old
closet of the beginning of the last century, a single small bed,
a rocker and a small table with the necessary (boiler and cups,
coffee, tea, sugar), to prepare a warm drink without going out.
The bath has the shower, bidet, sink, wc and small furniture.
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The other body, large 40 sqm about, has the kitchen built in masonry,
with a four fires cooker, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, a so called
"peninsula" which divides the two areas, being used as
table for 6.
The living room has a double sofa bed, a table made of local ceramics,
television, a deck chair and a nice kitchen sideboard of mid 20th.
The kitchen is equipped with toaster, coffee machine and all what
needed for a long stay (pots, dishes, glasses, cups, etc.).
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outside space that measures 150 sqm is equipped with a beach umbrella,
tables, chairs, deck chairs, hammock, barbecue, shower and parking
for two cars. Equipped with fans, iron and ironing table, the house
can host up to 5 people. The first supermarket is 4 kms far. Car
is needed.
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AMENITIES:
- TV
- well equipped kitchen with a 4 burners cooker, refrigerator
with freezer, pottery and all kitchen facilities.
- Cot on request
- High chair on request.
- An out space furnished with deck chairs, chairs and table and
hammock.
- Fresh towels and linen provided.
- Welcome Basket upon arrival.
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The south western part of Sicily is often referred to as African
Sicily, both for the climate and the proximity to the Tunisian coast.
This part of the country boasts some of the most extensive olive
and grape production in Sicily, so the local oil and wine are not
to be missed!
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THE PORT
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The Sciacca's 30 kilometres coastline
offers the visitor the greatest imaginable variety of marine environments:
large sandy beaches, sheer cliffs and remote tiny beaches, off
the beaten track
San Marco beach, Sovareto beach, Timpi Russi beach offer opportunities
for swimming, snorkelling, sailing, windsurfing and have panoramic
views of the coast for miles away.
Sea water is usually on the cool side due to the channel stream.
Biking, trekking and boat trips can be taken from the harbour.
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best sandy beach of the area is on the nearby coast " Eraclea
Minoa".
Fresh fish as good wine and also a variety of traditional shops
offering hand painted local pottery can be purchased at the shopping
centre for reasonable price (1 mile away) few good restaurants are
within a short distance.
Throughout alleys and little squares of the port area and the town
center there are many restaurants, all specialized with delicious
(sea-)food. Winding stairways, narrow little streets and alleys,
window are filled with the inevitable geraniums.
The real heart of the town centre is steeped in history and ancient
architecture of Moorish, and baroque style, ancient alleyways and
courtyards. A labyrinth of houses and streets, some of which can
be narrow enough to fit only a single person at a time.
Gelato lovers take note: The "granita" in Sciacca is widely
regarded as one of the best in Italy, other sciacca desserts are
cassata, cannoli with ricotta cheese and finally arancini (rice
balls with ragù sauce).
Sciacca is a very safe place you can go anywhere for a good night,
you will find locals warm and friendly.
In addition to the indented coastline, Sciacca has also a gentle
healthy climate which makes it an ideal place for health cures thermal
spa complex and public pool with hot water. The thermal Piscine,
costs the princely sum of € 5 for a day.
Less than 2 miles from the property, at the end of the road, Monte
Kronio with its natural steam and a spectacular view of mountains
and the Mediterranean Sea.
Regional bus service in Sciacca provides regular connections for
Palermo, Trapani and Agrigento which can be reached in less than
two hours. The train service is very poor.
A car is needed to visit the most important sites and monuments
of the island, since the most famous are spread around the island,
and the different areas each have their own unique attractions.
Roads are OK. Try to avoid Catania and Palermo and you'll find that
driving around Sicily is not easy but the best way.
The privilege of being in a central coastal position means that
many other parts of the island can easily be reached.
DISTANCES
-Nearest Big Supermarket 900 yards away
-fishing and tourist port 3 km
-The beaches, only 4 km out of town.
-Fresh fish as good wine can be purchased at the shopping centre
for reasonable price.
-Greengrocers baker's shop and butchers for your daily needs and
the local pizzeria deliver your -pizza in the evening, an excellent
Saturday open market is situated inside the historic walled San
Michele. -Palermo 99 km, the Greek temple of
-Segesta 90 Km, the Greek city of
-Selinunte and Eraclea Minoa with superb beaches (~35 Km), -Agrigento
(~60 Km),
-Trapani(~99 Km),
-Erice (~110 Km),
-Lo zingaro (~95 Km) the marine natural reserve of
-San Vito Lo Capo (~95 Km)and its white sandy beach ,
-Moziathe ancient Phoenician city of (on a small island) (~85 Km)
-Piazza Armerina (200 km)
-Villa del Casale and Mount Etna (300 km), fabulous Roman mosaics
are well worth the journey.
You can also take a short scenic drive to the nearby town of Caltabellotta
(~20 km) an old village nestled in the mountains surrounding Sciacca
at an altitude of 1,000 metres, the Matrice church, the Castello
Mount and the Hermitage (13th century) with a stunning views over
the coast and the valley for miles away.
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Prices per week 2007 in Euro
(all inclusive) |
| Season |
from
...to |
p.p.week |
High
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01/07
- 01/09 |
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950 |
| Mid |
02/06
- 30/06
01/09 - 29/09
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E 750 |
Low+ Easter
& Xmas |
01/04 - 02/06
29/09 - 27/10 |
E 650 |
| Xlow |
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E 500 |
Extra
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FINAL
CLEANING |
E 30 |
| Security
deposit |
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E 120 |
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sleeps 2+3
