Ortigia Suite

Above the Rooftops of Ortigia

This is one of those effortlessly chic little places that has managed to perfect a balance of design, function and sense of place. Bright and modern with glimpses of its historic past, this vacation home rental in Sicily is a stylishly restored and smartly configured reboot of a townhouse apartment.

Deceptively roomy but ideal for just two, the spaces are fashionably relaxed, with vintage appeal and contemporary style. The rooftop terrace is the sweet spot for sipping an aperitif with the sights and sounds of the ancient city below.  

Located along a narrow street in the ancient island city of Ortigia, this vacation home rental in Sicily is a stylish escape designed for two. The townhouse has a street-level entrance that leads up one level to a spacious all-in-one living space, with high ceilings and a roomy lounge, dining area and kitchen space. 

There is one double bedroom and a new modern bath. Stairs lead up to the lovely rooftop terrace kitted out with dining and lounge areas for enjoying the Sicilian atmosphere.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Self check-in, Wifi,  Smart TV, kitchen and bath amenities, laundry facilities, air conditioning, off site paid parking. 

AROUND

Once the ancient capital of Greece, Sicily’s south eastern port town of Siracusa is a significant archaeological and UNESCO destination with an ancient Greek amphitheater, the Orecchio di Dionisio Cave, Apollo’s Temple and the Teatro Romana ruins. Its historic heart – the tiny island of Ortigia – is joined to the mainland by two bridges and is known for its Baroque palaces and churches and its maze of narrow medieval lanes that converge on the lovely Piazza Duomo and cathedral. 

There are a number of city beaches nearby with Ru Frati and its seafront bike path and park making an ideal destination for early morning or sunset ramblings. Further south, the pristine beaches and bays of Fontane Bianche, Cala Flies, Vendicari and the Pachino Marine Reserve offer some of the island’s best. The UNESCO site of Pantalica and the  Cavagrande Cassibile reserve are perfect for day trekking, with deep canyons and natural lakes for swimming. 

Nearby Noto is also a historic UNESCO World Heritage site with stunning, wall to wall Baroque architecture and is one of the gems in the greater Val di Noto region along with its sister cities of Modica, Ragusa and Scicli, all reachable within an hour or so.  

LOCATION

Ortigia, Siracusa, Sicily, Italy. Nearest Airport: Catania Fontanarossa (60km)

BEST TIME TO VISIT: April through December is ideal but the region and the island are fascinating year round especially in off season when you can explore without the crowds