The baroque terrace in town
8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Unassumingly tucked away in a quiet street, and yet just an amble from all that's best of glorious Noto, Palazzo Alvear is a real find for connoisseurs of sophisticated living, aesthetic finesse and timeless charm. The property's exquisitely finished, sumptuously furnished interiors are a delight in themselves, but it also come with a pair of al fresco aces up its silk sleeves: a heatable courtyard pool and a majestic terrace.
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Keyholder highlights
- Inspiring restoration
- Refined sophistication
- Heatable courtyard pool
- Grand terrace
- Prime location at the heart of Noto
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Immersive virtual 3D tour of Palazzo Alvear
Two of Palazzo Alvear's bright, character-filled reception rooms.
Relaxing in the tranquil internal courtyard with its heatable plunge pool..
The terrace, accessed from two of the reception rooms, is the perfect spot for memorable meals.
The TV sitting room, the third of three reception rooms.
The first reception room is beautifully presented and extremely well appointed.
Noto, Sicily
Palazzo Alvear
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The Area
Palazzo Alvear is situated in a relatively quiet street in the centre of the fascinating baroque town of Noto, whose architectural treasures, shops, restaurants, cafés and bars are within a few minutes' stroll.
Noto is the most easterly of a chain of baroque towns now protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is perhaps the most perfect of all and was rebuilt in flamboyant style following a major earthquake in 1693.
Down on the coast below is a series of idyllic sandy beaches including those of Vendicari Nature Reserve. Depending on the time of year, Vendicari is home to thousands of migrating birds, including flamingos, and sea turtles come to nest on its beaches. In the autumn, winter and spring it is a great spot for coastal walking.
The magnificent, historic Greek city of Syracuse is just half an hour's drive away, and a day there is highly recommended to anybody spending time at Palazzo Alvear. A little further afield, the other baroque towns of Modica, Ragusa, Scicli, and Palazzolo Acreide (this latter with an impressive Greek archaeological site) are all easily reachable.
Lastly, for keen hikers, there is some spectacular scenery in the rushing streams and waterfalls of Cassibile and at the Paleolithic burial sites in the dramatic valley of Pantalica.
Catania airport:
90km-56miles-1hr10Comiso airport:
80km-50miles-1hr20Palermo airport:
310km-192miles-3hr30Trapani airport:
391km-243miles-4hr20Nearest beaches:
at Vendicari - 13km-8miles-25mins; Lido di Noto - 10.5km-6.5miles-20mins; Oasi Gelsomineto - 15km-9.5miles-25minsNoto (shops, bars, restaurants):
a couple of minutes' walkSyracuse:
42km-26miles-40minsModica:
38km-23.5miles-45minsRagusa:
51km-39miles-1hrPalazzolo Acreide:
31km-19.5miles-40minsLocal 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 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 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.
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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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Read the thoughtful reviews that travellers have left after their time with us.
Our time at Palazzo Alvear and in Noto was all about relaxing. Morning walks, long lunches, afternoon swims and quiet evenings spent on the terrace. The location in Noto is spectacular and having a dedicated parking space out front is a real plus.
BQ September 2024
Palazzo Alvear a fantastic villa (or mini palace) in an amazing town. It is spacious, very comfortable, clean, well equipped but also very classy and a bit grand!
Anonymous June 2024
Our stay at Palazzo Alvear was the trip of a lifetime! We really had a great time and I really appreciated all the help and guidance in planning such an amazing trip!
KL May 2024
Palazzo Alvear is an astonishingly beautiful property in a fabulous town and within reach of many interesting sites.
Anonymous May 2024
Palazzo Alvear is an absolutely wonderful property in a spectacular baroque town. Would we return? Yes, because it's awesome.
Anonymous May 2024
Location to centro, clean, luxurious, wonderful terraces, heated terrace wonderful idea.
Anon April 2024
