The ancient heart of Ortigia
6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
With its seafront position, its panoramic roof terrace, its proximity to excellent restaurants and a vibrant street market and its comfortable, bright and airy accommodation, Ortigia is an ideal solution for anyone wishing to get the very best out of Syracuse, one of Italy's most delightful towns.
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Keyholder highlights
- Prestigious seafront location in the heart of Ortigia
- Panoramic rooftop terrace
- Easy walk to restaurants, cafés and a street market
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Ortigia's fabulously panoramic roof-top terrace
Views from the roof terrace of the sea down below.
It may be tempting to stay here all day, but there's so much to explore!
The translucent sea below the apartment is tempting indeed.
The bright airy living area with its sea views.
Syracuse, Sicily
Ortigia
Available exclusively through The Thinking Traveller
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The Area
There are few town centres in Italy that are as beautiful, as historic or as intriguing as Ortigia, Syracuse's ancient island heart. Remains of Greek temples rub shoulders with sumptuous baroque palaces, labyrinthine streets offer surprise vistas out to sea and open out into splendid piazzas, restaurants, bars and cafés spill out onto the streets, and a daily market offers up a vast array of irresistible local produce. Following its triumph over Athens in 413 BC Syracuse was arguably the most important city in the Mediterranean (and hence perhaps the world). Remains of that period are beautifully preserved on Ortigia, at Neapolis and in the fabulous archaeological museum, all of which are within a few minutes walk or drive of the apartment. Also within easy distance are white sandy beaches, towns such as Noto, Modica and Ragusa, Mount Etna, and much more.
Catania airport:
60km-38miles-45minsPalermo airport:
292km-181miles-3hr10Trapani airport:
366km-228miles-4hr10Beaches at Fontane Bianche:
25km-15miles-20minsNoto:
40km-24miles-30minsModica:
75km-47miles-1hrVendicari nature reserve:
45km-28miles-30minsLocal Experiences
Helicopter tours in East Sicily
A helicopter trip in Sicily over Etna and to the Aeolian Islands is a highly moving experience, enough to reduce grown men and women to tears! Book with us for a truly unforgettable addition to your Sicilian holiday.
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Wine tours on Mount Etna
Some of Italy’s finest wines are now being made on the flanks of Mount Etna. A new generation of Sicilian producers are realising the full potential of the mountain’s climate, its autochthonous grape varieties (NerelloMascalese - red - and Carricante - white), its ultra-fertile soil and its unique terroir. To discover just how the natural magic of the mountain combines with the perseverance and passion of man to create outstanding wines, let us arrange a chaufferued wine-tasting tour for you. A delicious lunch is included, so you’ll get a full experience of Etna’s gastronomic abundance.
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Wine tastings in Southeast Sicily
Nero D’Avola, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Frappato, Syrah and Moscato Bianco are just a few of the grape varieties cultivated in the Noto area, and we heartily recommend a vineyard visit during your stay. We know the right people and the most prestigious wineries in the area, and we’d be delighted to arrange a chauffeured wine tasting tour with lunch for you.
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Private Guided tours in East Sicily
Sicily is, quite simply, one of the world’s most fascinating places, with a uniquely rich history, geography and cultural heritage. The Eastern side of the island has a seemingly endless variety of treasures to discover, from the architectural gems and culinary delights of the main towns, to UNESCO Heritage sites, to the geological phenomena and breath-taking landscapes of Mount Etna.Our private guides are tried and tested experts in their field, with many holding PhDs in their particular specialism. Book a tour or two with them and you'll come away with fascinating insights into your destination's towns, archaeological sites, food, wine, landscapes and geology.
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Private guided tours in Southeast Sicily
The southeastern tip of Sicily is home to mile after mile of largely unspoilt sandybeaches and an impressive list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica, the towns ofthe Val di Noto, and Villa Romana del Casale.
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Culinary experiences in Southeast Sicily
The southeast of Sicily is famed for its superb tomatoes, cheeses, meat, olive oil, vegetables and seafood. Our culinary experiences in the area will enable you to transform these exquisite ingredients into some of southeast Sicily's most celebrated dishes.
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Private boat charters in Southeast Sicily
From here until the southeasternmost tip of Sicily, the coastline is an uninterrupted stretch of sandy beach, dotted with picturesque little resort towns, including Punta Secca (Inspector Montalbano's home), Marina di Ragusa, Donnalucata, Cava d'Aliga, Sampieri and Marina di Modica. The last strip, made up of several miles of dunes, is where the Allied forces landed in the 2nd World War. At the southernmost tip of Sicily is Isola Delle Correnti, offering an almost African scenario. Indeed, here we are considerably further south than Tunis.Just around the southeastern tip and heading north up the east coast, are the beaches of Marzamemi, San Lorenzo and Vendicari Nature Reserve. The reserve's salt water lagoons and varieties of flora offer the ideal habitat for a wide range of fauna, including nesting turtles and migrating flamingos.Continuing up the east coast, between Vendicari and the historic Greek town of Syracuse, are the popular sandy beaches of Marina di Noto, Calabernado, Marina di Avola, Gelsomineto, Fontane Bianche and Arenella.
DiscoverFrom the Guest Book
Read the thoughtful reviews that travellers have left after their time with us.
Ortigia is a stunning house in a perfect location by the sea. We will remember those drinks on the terrace forever and we would return for the location and the comfort. The Thinking Traveller's team called us to allow an early check in and provided great recommendations for restaurants. They were super helpful and responsive. Thank you!
Anonymous October 2024
Ortigia was welcoming, stylish and easy. What stood out was the décor, the cleanliness, the terrace opposite the sea, the amazing view, and the fab services, such as cook and transfers and a person on-hand to ask questions. It was so well-stocked in the kitchen.
AS September 2024
The views, bedroom spaces and the terrace at Ortigia were amazing. The location was great.
Anonymous July 2024
Ortigia is a fine home. We particularly like the location, the friendly and helpful staff, and the very professional and fantastic team at The Thinking Traveller.
Derik Henstra June 2024
Charming! Love the floor-to-ceiling shuttered windows/doors with exquisite views of the Mediterranean. Lovely, attractive appointments throughout and a beautifully well-equipped kitchen. Rooftop deck an added, over-the-top bonus!
S.A. April 2024
Ortigia is wonderfully unique, it is in a great location with waterfront ocean views from the second floor and a rooftop patio. Worked great for grandparents on the top floor and a young couple with a baby in the main floor rooms. All staff were very good in their roles.
G.S. October 2023
