In the heart of Syracuse's historical centre lies island of Ortigia, selected by the Greeks as a location for founding the city... Starting at
$33 per person
In the heart of Syracuse's historical centre lies island of Ortigia, selected by the Greeks as a location for founding the city.
Here, in a characteristic and peaceful alley, just a few steps from Arethusa's Fountain and Piazza Duomo, in a XVIIth century palace is the Casa Vacanze Aretusa, a holiday house which was completely restructured in 2004. The holiday house offers one- or two-room apartments, all perfectly equipped with the most modern comforts: en-suite bathrooms, linens, sat TV, equipped kitchenettes, refrigerators, air conditioning/heating, safe, telefhone in the room. From the terrace - where it is also possible to sunbathe - one may enjoy a magnificent ocean view and overlook the rooftops of Ortigia. Parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 5 per day.
Directions
From Catania Airport: Exit the Airport and turn right to join the road SS 114, direction to Siracusa. When you are near Siracusa follow the sign where only 'Siracusa' is written (it is the last exit to reach Siracusa). After about 4 Km, you will reach a junction, turn left and follow 'Viale Paolo Orsi'.
At the end of the street - Erg petrol station on the right- turn right and follow 'Corso Gelone' until the end. Continue in 'Via Catania' and reach 'Piazzale Marconi', in the square turn left (Banca Intesa on the right side) and follow 'Via Malta'.
Pass the bridge and turn right, follow 'C.so Matteotti', at the end turn left and follow 'Via Roma' until the end. Turn right at Via capodieci. Aretusa Vacanze is located in Vicolo Zuccalà n. 1
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