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This extraordinary island, this unique melting pot of civilization, is steeped in history and ancient culture. Here Phoenician, Greek, Roman, Norman and Arab influences rubbed shoulders with Renaissance and Baroque influences to make Sicily the Mediterranean's cultural treasure house par excellence. Sicily is also famous for its natural attractions: a land of fabulous beaches and coastlines, unending citrus and olive groves and the mysterious volcano Etna, all add to Sicily's charm. Gastronomically, Sicily is famous for its refined and tangy dishes washed down with strong reds and delicate white wines. |
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Villa Carruba. is on the East coast of Sicily, half way between Catania and Taormina (a twenty-minute drive). This attractive house nestles in a verdant citrus valley reaching down from the slopes of Mount Etna to the Ionian sea. The rustic charm of the architecture strikes a perfect harmony with the exceptional rural setting &endash; in fact "Villa Carruba" is surrounded by grounds stretching over more than 170 acres. Its beautiful garden and wide terraces are adorned with Mediterranean herbs and terracotta pots overflowing with lemons, palms and olive plants. The estate actually consists of two houses: "Villa Carruba" which has four double bedrooms, and "Villa Riposto" famous for its impressive terraces, spacious living areas and wonderful, fully equipped kitchen in which the owner proudly organizes cooking classes. Usually both properties can be rented individually though the owner does prefer to let them together during the high season. The rental also includes the cost of a full time domestic staff: two maids and a cook.
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Grifone. This apartment has been completely renovated by the proud owner into a charming apartment with its furnishings and with both tiled and terracotta floors keeps in that typical atmosphere of sicilian houses of the nouveau period. The apartment set at the ground floor of a 19th century period villa, is all at one level (there is just one step inside), has both heating and air conditioning in each room. All french windows open to the surrounding well kept garden with oranges and fine plants, and the nice paved terrace with table and chairs for al fresco meals Located a the the foot of Monte Grifone enjoys stunning views over orange groves next to the town edge of Palermo and the sea; the center of the baroque capitol with its monuments it's less than 15 minutes away. Easy trips to Monreale, Cefalù, Caccamo, Solunto, Segesta, Mozia, Erice, Trapani, Agrigento, Selinunte, Piazza Armerina, Caltagirone… and to a variety of beaches along the coast. |
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L'Edera A. There, in the countryside, five minutes drive out of the charming township of Trecastagni - half-way between Catania and Taormina - stands "L'Edera" (The Ivy House). Recently planned and designed by a famous French architect, this superb holiday home combines natural colours and volcanic stones from nearby Mount Etna to truly masterful effect. Indeed, first-time visitors often assume the property is a typical 18th or 19th-century manor house! "L'Edera", which as its name suggests, is romantically draped in ivy, is surrounded by two acres of superb, semi-tropical garden. Shade is provided by a stunning variety of flora including aromatic lemon and fig trees. To the rear of the kitchen, there is a covered pergola equipped with both oven and barbecue &endash; perfect for al-fresco dining. At the front of the house, the dining and living rooms give on to a large terrace &endash; a cool retreat from the afternoon sun. This property has warm, terracotta flooring throughout; it is comfortably furnished and decorated in exquisite Sicilian style.
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"Dolce Vita Villas",
Taormina-Palermo-Catania
Sicily,Italy.