Villa Plemmirio
Locality
Siracusa
Zone
Seaside
Sleeps
10
Bathrooms
6
Features
Comfortable villa within the Plemmirio natural coastal reserve with direct access to the sea
Ideal for
Anyone who wants a rich varied holiday that could suit all tastes
Description
Villa Plemmirio is the ideal choice for anyone who wants to combine seeing the sights of Syracuse and enjoying the restaurants and bars of Ortigia, with lazy hours relaxing in the peaceful surroundings of a beautiful coastal nature reserve.
The villa is located within the Plemmirio nature reserve, a coastal area of Mediterranean maquis, within which both sea and land are protected. The garden abuts a rocky coastline, crowned by a terrace, from which there are marvellous views over the bay. If you want to swim, a carefully concealed private flight of steps leads right down to the sea.
The villa consists of a main house and two small independent dependances that share both the garden and access to the sea, making it ideal for groups of friends or estended families.
The villa is tastefully furnished, with many different and varied aspects: the terrace with its superb view, the garden with its contrast between dry rocks and lush green areas. The sea is rich with all kinds of marine species, while inland the rich Mediterranean maquis is dominated by dwarf pines. As for Syracuse, one-time capital of Magna Grecia, its sites range from Ancient Greek and Roman to Medieval and Baroque. Its cuisine too, shows signs of its rich and varied history.
The villa is located within the Plemmirio nature reserve, a coastal area of Mediterranean maquis, within which both sea and land are protected. The garden abuts a rocky coastline, crowned by a terrace, from which there are marvellous views over the bay. If you want to swim, a carefully concealed private flight of steps leads right down to the sea.
The villa consists of a main house and two small independent dependances that share both the garden and access to the sea, making it ideal for groups of friends or estended families.
The villa is tastefully furnished, with many different and varied aspects: the terrace with its superb view, the garden with its contrast between dry rocks and lush green areas. The sea is rich with all kinds of marine species, while inland the rich Mediterranean maquis is dominated by dwarf pines. As for Syracuse, one-time capital of Magna Grecia, its sites range from Ancient Greek and Roman to Medieval and Baroque. Its cuisine too, shows signs of its rich and varied history.
Surroundings
The name Siracusa comes from the Siculo (an ancient Sicilian tribe) word Syraka, and means ‘abundance of water’ – for the numbers of springs and rivers in the area. In the Greek era it was also known as Pentapoli, and was one of the largest cities in the Mediterranean, consisting of: Ortigia, Acradina, Neàpoli, Tiche ed Epipoli.
In 2005, together with the cave necropolis of Pantalica, Siracusa was declared by UNESCO to be a world heritage site.
The city developed in part on the promontory-island of Ortigia, and in part on the mainland. The island of Ortigia, now linked to the mainland by a short bridge, was the first part of Siracusa to be settled, and is today a jewel of Sicilian Baroque, though also retaining fascinating traces of its ancient Greek and medieval past. The most interesting area on the mainland is the archeological zone, which includes one of the largest Greek theatres in Italy, whose excellent acoustics you will experience if you manage to attend the annual season of ancient Greek drama. For all these reasons, Siracusa is somewhere that no visitor to Sicily should miss. In addition, the incredible Baroque towns of the Val di Noto (also with UNESCO world heritage status) are within easy day-trip distance, while just down the coast is another captivating nature reserve, L’Oasi di Vendicari.
The Plemmirio reserve is just a few kilometres from Siracusa, in an area known as località Penisola Maddalena, between Punta Castelluccio and Capo Murro di Porco, where traces have been found of ancient Greek and Roman shipwrecks. Keen divers can follow a special under water archeaology itinerary, to discover the remains of ships, anchors and amphorae. There is also good swimming, and in certain parts of the reserve, fishing with rod and line is permitted. There is also the strong chance of seeing large fish and sea-mammals such as dolphins.
In 2005, together with the cave necropolis of Pantalica, Siracusa was declared by UNESCO to be a world heritage site.
The city developed in part on the promontory-island of Ortigia, and in part on the mainland. The island of Ortigia, now linked to the mainland by a short bridge, was the first part of Siracusa to be settled, and is today a jewel of Sicilian Baroque, though also retaining fascinating traces of its ancient Greek and medieval past. The most interesting area on the mainland is the archeological zone, which includes one of the largest Greek theatres in Italy, whose excellent acoustics you will experience if you manage to attend the annual season of ancient Greek drama. For all these reasons, Siracusa is somewhere that no visitor to Sicily should miss. In addition, the incredible Baroque towns of the Val di Noto (also with UNESCO world heritage status) are within easy day-trip distance, while just down the coast is another captivating nature reserve, L’Oasi di Vendicari.
The Plemmirio reserve is just a few kilometres from Siracusa, in an area known as località Penisola Maddalena, between Punta Castelluccio and Capo Murro di Porco, where traces have been found of ancient Greek and Roman shipwrecks. Keen divers can follow a special under water archeaology itinerary, to discover the remains of ships, anchors and amphorae. There is also good swimming, and in certain parts of the reserve, fishing with rod and line is permitted. There is also the strong chance of seeing large fish and sea-mammals such as dolphins.
Good to know
Direct access to the sea
From mid-May to mid-June there is a festival of ancient Greek drama held in the ancient Greek theatre of Siracusa.
HIGHS:
Amazing view
A location ideal for anyone who wants to dive, snorkel, or explore the nature reserve; who wants some culture; or who wants simply to relax…indeed, this is a villa where you could spend an entire holiday without setting foot outside the house!
LOWS:
In the large house two bedrooms share one bathroom.
Access to the sea is rocky
Having your own transport is indispensible.
From mid-May to mid-June there is a festival of ancient Greek drama held in the ancient Greek theatre of Siracusa.
HIGHS:
Amazing view
A location ideal for anyone who wants to dive, snorkel, or explore the nature reserve; who wants some culture; or who wants simply to relax…indeed, this is a villa where you could spend an entire holiday without setting foot outside the house!
LOWS:
In the large house two bedrooms share one bathroom.
Access to the sea is rocky
Having your own transport is indispensible.
Details
Main House:
Ground floor:
- entrance
- L-shaped living room divided into TV and conversation areas, terrace with view
- Kitchen
- Breakfast area in garden
- Laundry
- Huge panoramic terrace
First floor:
- 1 double bedroom, with its own bathroom (with shower) outside the room
- 1 double bedroom with bathroom (with bath) outside the room and shared with the third (twin) bedroom
- 1 twin room
- all bedrooms have access to a terrace and sea views
Dependance (sleeps 4)
- Double bedroom
- Twin room
- Bathroom
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Small living/TV room
This house has direct access to the garden and to the rocky terrace above the sea
2nd dependance (sleeps 2)
Studio with cooking area and bathroom
Ground floor:
- entrance
- L-shaped living room divided into TV and conversation areas, terrace with view
- Kitchen
- Breakfast area in garden
- Laundry
- Huge panoramic terrace
First floor:
- 1 double bedroom, with its own bathroom (with shower) outside the room
- 1 double bedroom with bathroom (with bath) outside the room and shared with the third (twin) bedroom
- 1 twin room
- all bedrooms have access to a terrace and sea views
Dependance (sleeps 4)
- Double bedroom
- Twin room
- Bathroom
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Small living/TV room
This house has direct access to the garden and to the rocky terrace above the sea
2nd dependance (sleeps 2)
Studio with cooking area and bathroom
Distances
Catania - 70 Km
Noto - 30
Taormina 107 Km
Aeroporto Catania 67 Km
Noto - 30
Taormina 107 Km
Aeroporto Catania 67 Km
