Casa Mandorla
Locality
Filicudi, Messina
Zone
Island
Sleeps
6
Bathrooms
2
Features
Typical Aeolian villa, stunning view
Ideal for
Anyone who loves charm,silence and tranquillity, enchanting atmosphere of Filicudi
Description
Colour-washed the pale green of the almond fruit (hence the name) Casa Mandorla lies up in the hills of Filicudi in an area known as Pecorini Chiesa.
A steep path and a flight of steps lead up to the villa, which occupies a panoramic position well above the road, with enchanting views of the intense blue seas that surround Filicudi.
The villa is typically Aeolian in style, with five adjacent rooms each opening onto a large covered and furnished terrace. As ever in Aeolian houses, the terrace is the heart of the villa.
From the terrace there is access to the beautiful mediterranean garden that surrounds the villa. It includes a small kitchen garden, a panoramic little piazza and a magnificent outdoor shower built into the old stone walls.
The villas has three bedrooms: one has twin beds and an ensuite bathroom. It is set apart from the main house with access via the terrace. The other two bedrooms (both of them through-ways) share the same bathroom.
The furniture and furnishings, collected by the owners’ on their extensive travels, include many fascinating and original pieces.
For anyone who loves great taste, charm, and the possibilty of returning to nature, silence and tranquility Casa Mandorla is the ideal choice.
A steep path and a flight of steps lead up to the villa, which occupies a panoramic position well above the road, with enchanting views of the intense blue seas that surround Filicudi.
The villa is typically Aeolian in style, with five adjacent rooms each opening onto a large covered and furnished terrace. As ever in Aeolian houses, the terrace is the heart of the villa.
From the terrace there is access to the beautiful mediterranean garden that surrounds the villa. It includes a small kitchen garden, a panoramic little piazza and a magnificent outdoor shower built into the old stone walls.
The villas has three bedrooms: one has twin beds and an ensuite bathroom. It is set apart from the main house with access via the terrace. The other two bedrooms (both of them through-ways) share the same bathroom.
The furniture and furnishings, collected by the owners’ on their extensive travels, include many fascinating and original pieces.
For anyone who loves great taste, charm, and the possibilty of returning to nature, silence and tranquility Casa Mandorla is the ideal choice.
Surroundings
Filicudi is a small island, and we advise you not to bring a car. Other scooters may be rented on site. Motor boats can be rented in the island for tours around the island.
The Aeolian islands derive their name from Aeolus, the Greek god of the winds who, according to Homer, had his kingdom here. It is an archipelago full of contrasts and surprises.
There are active volcanoes, bizarre rocky islets and coastlines thrown up by volcanic explosions and sculpted by wind and sea, as well as luxurious vegetation, prehistoric villages and, on display in the prestigious Museo Eoliano on Lipari, many archaeological treasures.
The Aeolian islands have strong traditions and ways of life. Many people fish, if not for a living, at least for the family table, and have small holding where they grow fruit and vegetables. In autumn grapes and olives are harvested – again, mostly for family consumption, although there are prestigious wine makers on Salina – while the main commercial crop is the caper, a flower bud preserved under salt, which is harvested in May and June.
The Aeolians are kind and warm people and they will receive you with full heart.I
Spring arrives early on FILICUDI, when the island can seem to explode with multicoloured flowers. This is a perfect time to explore the island on foot, along narrow mountain paths, where donkeys are still the main means of transport.
Capers and vineyards, olive and carob trees give a strong character to the landscape, which is dominated by craggy red rocks.
The sea can change from green to blue to violet. Perhaps the most striking natural phenomena is La Canna, a 70 meter high phallic rock surrounded by splashing waves.
The lack of lights on the island makes Filicudi is the perfect place to skywatch at night.
The beach at Pecorini Mare; a circuit of the island by boat; day trip to the remote island of Alicudi; day trip to the Museo Eoliano at Lipari; day trip to the active volcanoes of Stromboli or Vulcano.
The Aeolian islands derive their name from Aeolus, the Greek god of the winds who, according to Homer, had his kingdom here. It is an archipelago full of contrasts and surprises.
There are active volcanoes, bizarre rocky islets and coastlines thrown up by volcanic explosions and sculpted by wind and sea, as well as luxurious vegetation, prehistoric villages and, on display in the prestigious Museo Eoliano on Lipari, many archaeological treasures.
The Aeolian islands have strong traditions and ways of life. Many people fish, if not for a living, at least for the family table, and have small holding where they grow fruit and vegetables. In autumn grapes and olives are harvested – again, mostly for family consumption, although there are prestigious wine makers on Salina – while the main commercial crop is the caper, a flower bud preserved under salt, which is harvested in May and June.
The Aeolians are kind and warm people and they will receive you with full heart.I
Spring arrives early on FILICUDI, when the island can seem to explode with multicoloured flowers. This is a perfect time to explore the island on foot, along narrow mountain paths, where donkeys are still the main means of transport.
Capers and vineyards, olive and carob trees give a strong character to the landscape, which is dominated by craggy red rocks.
The sea can change from green to blue to violet. Perhaps the most striking natural phenomena is La Canna, a 70 meter high phallic rock surrounded by splashing waves.
The lack of lights on the island makes Filicudi is the perfect place to skywatch at night.
The beach at Pecorini Mare; a circuit of the island by boat; day trip to the remote island of Alicudi; day trip to the Museo Eoliano at Lipari; day trip to the active volcanoes of Stromboli or Vulcano.
Distances
Milazzo, on the north coast of Sicily, is the nearest port to the Aeolian islands, and Filicudi is served by several hydrofoils and ferries daily.
From Reggio Calabria and Messina: there are several daily hydrofoils in the summer, though you may need to change at Lipari.
From Naples (change at Salina or Lipari): by ferry, with Siremar, twice a week in the winter and up to 6 weekly in the summer; by hydrofoil, Ustica Lines, once or twice a day, only in the summer (10 June/20 Sept.), stopping in Lipari.
From Palermo (change at Salina): Ustica Lines hydrofoil, once daily in summer.
From Reggio Calabria and Messina: there are several daily hydrofoils in the summer, though you may need to change at Lipari.
From Naples (change at Salina or Lipari): by ferry, with Siremar, twice a week in the winter and up to 6 weekly in the summer; by hydrofoil, Ustica Lines, once or twice a day, only in the summer (10 June/20 Sept.), stopping in Lipari.
From Palermo (change at Salina): Ustica Lines hydrofoil, once daily in summer.
Details
Large covered and furnished terrace
Mediterranean garden
Partly covered panoramic terrace
Outside shower
One double room with two single beds built into the walls
Two double rooms with double beds (both are through ways)
Two bathrooms with shower
Large and fully fitted kitchen
Mediterranean garden
Partly covered panoramic terrace
Outside shower
One double room with two single beds built into the walls
Two double rooms with double beds (both are through ways)
Two bathrooms with shower
Large and fully fitted kitchen
Good to know
Highs : Stunning view, absolute privacy, peacefulness
Lows: The villa does not have air conditioning
It is advisable to have the use of a car or scooter
In August Casa Mandorla can be rented for a minimum of two weeks ( Days 1/15 or 15/30)
Lows: The villa does not have air conditioning
It is advisable to have the use of a car or scooter
In August Casa Mandorla can be rented for a minimum of two weeks ( Days 1/15 or 15/30)
