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Sicily and the Aeolian Islands
Everyone returns to Sicily because there is too much history, too much culture, too much of a contrast between beauty and post war development, to take in on one visit. The succession of invaders have all left their mark, whether it's for you as a sightseer or for arguably the best and spiciest food in Italy. Romantic Taormina makes a good base for experiencing many of these highlights and both Lipari and Salina give you the chance to spend a few days in a charming port and to visit the other Aeolian Islands. Lipari is the largest of the Aeolians but is still a small community and maintains it's island charm. Salina is more intimate still with a number of small villages around the island to visit, and for foodies comes recommended as it boasts a number of highly acclaimed resturants. Palermo has to be the most exciting and atmospheric city in Italy - ok it's a close call with Naples but we prefer Palermo. It is also the gateway to western Sicily with its distinct landscape and culture, and a coast of great beaches and congenial port towns.
South East Sicily has been our most exciting discovery over the last two years ranging from Syracuse's enchanting gem of Ortygia Island to the baroque masterpiece of Noto, and the hill towns of Modica and Ragusa. Lovely beaches make this a great family destination too and I promise we’ll be making further explorations of this brightly coloured island on your behalf.
The properties we feature are as follows:
Although Taormina has become popular with tourists, it retains a considerable charm as a result of its spectacular position, fine medieval buildings, classical amphitheatre, and shady orange and lemon groves.
L’Approdo calls itself a B&B, but it is really more than this. The eight stylish rooms are on the top two floors of a beautiful old palazzo overlooking the harbour on the waterfront in Ortygia, the old part of Syracuse.
With dazzling views over the Ionian Sea, this graceful hotel is situated in an enviable location on the sea front of charming Ortygia.
This comfortable and stylish superior hotel of 30 rooms is situated in the heart of Ortigia, Syracuse.
In an enviable location in south eastern Sicily, the elegantly restored Torre Marabino offers the perfect base from which to explore this fascinating part of the island.
Hidden along one of the many winding lanes of Modica, lies this collection of enchanting stone cottages.
This working olive farm, owned by charming hosts Silvia and Giuseppe di Vincenzo, offers a peaceful oasis of warm hospitality in southern Sicily.
Located deep in the interior of central Sicily, the Masseria Mandrascate, owned and run by the delightful Rosita Prato and her family, offers a wonderful base from which to explore this little-visited but fascinating area of the island. A recent addition to the Real Holidays portfolio, we are sure this will become a firm favourite with our clients!
Owned and run by the Planeta family who produce some of Sicily’s most well renowned wines, “La Foresteria” means “the home of the guest” which perfectly sums up the warm atmosphere at this beautiful hotel which opened its doors in September 2009.
Baglio Fontanasalsa is a working agriturismo situated in the countryside 8km from Trapani in Western Sicily.
Owners Patti and Max have created what visitors to Palermo have long been waiting for, a peaceful and welcoming retreat in the centre of this fascinating but chaotic city.
The Hotel Letizia in Palermo is a lovely small three star hotel, right in the centre of the city.
The Hotel Villa Meligunis is just up the hill from the centre of the town of Lipari close to the port. Lipari is the largest and in our opinion the most interesting of the Aeolian Islands, and the town provides a very good base for exploring the rest of the island.
A rare gem tucked away on sleepy Salina; a beautiful place to unwind.
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