Giarre - Sicily -
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Sicily is more than temples, castles, churches and beaches; it's people, too. Who are the real Sicilians? They're the heart and soul of the place called Sicily, and they're worth getting to know. Sicilians are the real people who make Sicily the special place it is. Things seem to have come full circle, since twenty-first century travelers seem motivated to learn something about the people of the places they visit. They're more sophisticated than ever. Even the Americans among them seem to have discarded the notion the Italians are "just like Americans" but happen to speak a different language. Today, most of the better hard copy travel guides and online destination guides share the philosophy that interesting places don't exist apart from their people. That you experience more of the place when you experience the people. That's probably why so many authors dedicate so much space to cultural topics. If people were all the same, they wouldn't be interesting. And if places were all the same, there'd be no reason to visit them. |
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This accommodation is a charming guest cottage situated in a private location on the estate of "Villa Iolanda"in the eastern side of the Sicilian Island, in the lower foothills of the Mt. Etna. The Villa is at 30 minutes drive from the charming town of Taormina, 1 hour to Syracusa, 30 minutes from Catania airport. From this location you can enjoy a wonderful views of the sea and Mt. Etna as well as good beach and swimming (10 minutes from the seashore). The town of Giarre has many excellent shops for antiques, clothing and leather goods, beautiful Sicilian ceramics at fair price. Fresh fish as good wine can be purchased at the Riposto market (an adventure in itself) for reasonable price and few good restaurants are within a short distance. The cottage is tastefully furnished with antiques and characteristic Sicilian furniture and ceramics. On the main floor are a large living room and dining area, sunny bedroom with twin beds, a newly remodeled bathroom and kitchen. There is a washing machine in the kitchen. |
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On the upper floor is a large master bedroom with beamed ceiling, fireplace and double bed. A large patio area has comfortable seating and dining table for 8. The surrounding gardens have numerous palm trees and roses as well as citrus and persimmon trees. The large swimming pool, the lawn area and gardens are available to cottage guests and they provide privacy to both the main house and the cottage. A significant benefit to the visitors is that the owners are not only delightful, but very fluent in English and helpful with information about sightseeing and restaurants. TV. Linen included. Price: |
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