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The Sicily region
Sicily (Italian and Sicilian: Sicilia, is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Autonoma Siciliana (Sicilian Autonomous Region).
Sicily is located in the central Mediterranean. It extends from the tip of the Apennine ...
show more peninsula from which it is separated only by the narrow Strait of Messina, towards the North African coast.
Its most prominent landmark is Mount Etna, which is at 3,320 m (10,890 ft) the tallest active volcano in Europe and one of the most active in the world.
The island has a typical Mediterranean climate.
Sicily has a rich and unique culture, especially with regard to the arts, music, literature, cuisine, architecture and language.
Sicily also holds importance for archeological and ancient sites such as the Necropolis of Pantalica, the Valley of the Temples and Selinunte.
Catania
Acireale rises on the edge of a lava plateau on the southeast slopes of Mt. Etna, overlooking the Ionian Sea. It offers a place enchanted by the blue of the sea, by the dark colour of the lava stone and by the green of citrus groves.
The history of Acireale sinks its roots in the myth of the unlucky love of Aci and Galatea. The shepherd Aci loves the nymph Galatea, daughter of the Billow who, bewitched by the sound of his flute, emerges from the sea to listen the sweet call.
One day the Cyclops Polyphemus he too madly in love with the nymph Galatea, seeing the two lovers tenderly together, induced by his jealousy pulled out of Etna an enormous stone and flung it at the shepherd. The harmony of the flute of Aci kept silent forever, but Galatea depressed, prayed the Gods to make her love return in life.
The long weeping of Galatea was transformed in a river where the body of Aci dissolved and he, flowing forever, found peace among the arms of Galatea, who was attending him in the blue Ionian sea where the two lovers melted in an endless embrace The myth permeates the places and makes them more suggestive. The giant Polifemo is Mt. Etna overwhelmed with rage that destroys with the lava the beautiful countries personified in Aci while Galatea is the representation of the fascination of the Sea.
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Sicily (Italian and Sicilian: Sicilia, is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Autonoma Siciliana (Sicilian Autonomous Region).
Sicily is located in the central Mediterranean. It extends from the tip of the Apennine ...
show more peninsula from which it is separated only by the narrow Strait of Messina, towards the North African coast.
Its most prominent landmark is Mount Etna, which is at 3,320 m (10,890 ft) the tallest active volcano in Europe and one of the most active in the world.
The island has a typical Mediterranean climate.
Sicily has a rich and unique culture, especially with regard to the arts, music, literature, cuisine, architecture and language.
Sicily also holds importance for archeological and ancient sites such as the Necropolis of Pantalica, the Valley of the Temples and Selinunte.
Catania
Acireale rises on the edge of a lava plateau on the southeast slopes of Mt. Etna, overlooking the Ionian Sea. It offers a place enchanted by the blue of the sea, by the dark colour of the lava stone and by the green of citrus groves.
The history of Acireale sinks its roots in the myth of the unlucky love of Aci and Galatea. The shepherd Aci loves the nymph Galatea, daughter of the Billow who, bewitched by the sound of his flute, emerges from the sea to listen the sweet call.
One day the Cyclops Polyphemus he too madly in love with the nymph Galatea, seeing the two lovers tenderly together, induced by his jealousy pulled out of Etna an enormous stone and flung it at the shepherd. The harmony of the flute of Aci kept silent forever, but Galatea depressed, prayed the Gods to make her love return in life.
The long weeping of Galatea was transformed in a river where the body of Aci dissolved and he, flowing forever, found peace among the arms of Galatea, who was attending him in the blue Ionian sea where the two lovers melted in an endless embrace The myth permeates the places and makes them more suggestive. The giant Polifemo is Mt. Etna overwhelmed with rage that destroys with the lava the beautiful countries personified in Aci while Galatea is the representation of the fascination of the Sea.
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We are in Guardia, in Acireale municipality, a Baroque town famous for its Carnival, for its spa and its cakes, on the side of the volcano on a lava plateau sheer over Ionian sea. At short distance Lemons Riviera with the sea hamlets (Pozzillo. S.M. La Scala, Stazzo, S.Tecla). At
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show more approximately half an hour by car are Taormina, Etna Park, Nebrodi Park, and Alcantara River Park. Reachable for a day trip Catania and Cyclops Riviera, Siracusa, Piazza Armerina, Caltagirone. We are in an ideal location to visit East Sicily and more.
In the outskirts: historic-cultural tourism, sea sporta, boat trips along the coast, trekking and guided excursion on the Etna volcano, winter ski on the Etna, canyoning, thermal baths, eno-gastronomic tours, golf course at 40km, outdoors and indoors swimming pool in Acireale spa at 5km.
The area is celebrated for its typical wines and oils, for its sweets and cakes, ice creams, crushed ice drinks, almond paste fruits. We have agreements with restaurants in the neighbourhood and are ready to give advice for all you wishes of tourist/gastronomic type.
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show more approximately half an hour by car are Taormina, Etna Park, Nebrodi Park, and Alcantara River Park. Reachable for a day trip Catania and Cyclops Riviera, Siracusa, Piazza Armerina, Caltagirone. We are in an ideal location to visit East Sicily and more.
In the outskirts: historic-cultural tourism, sea sporta, boat trips along the coast, trekking and guided excursion on the Etna volcano, winter ski on the Etna, canyoning, thermal baths, eno-gastronomic tours, golf course at 40km, outdoors and indoors swimming pool in Acireale spa at 5km.
The area is celebrated for its typical wines and oils, for its sweets and cakes, ice creams, crushed ice drinks, almond paste fruits. We have agreements with restaurants in the neighbourhood and are ready to give advice for all you wishes of tourist/gastronomic type.
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source: Giuffrida
Acireale is a wonderfull town of 53,160 inhabitants in the province of Catania in Sicily. Most populous city of the province (after Catania), Acireale is famous for its Carnival and in the past for its thermal springs. Near Etna, its territory includes a number of fishing villages with its own
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The Carnival is an important opportunity to promote tourism and entertainment, organized according leesigenze of modern users.
Acireale preserves magnificent architectural treasures and monuments, expressions of the Baroque period who left a strong mark in this city.
The love of art and culture can be felt everywhere, the tendency to fabulous and decorative they are also talented in the local cuisine.
The "creativity" of Acireale is also expressed in pastry and cuisine. First, the lemon or almond granita. Rich and fanciful pastries: almond paste, ricotta cannoli, custard or chocolate zeppole rice. Delicious and striking the ice cream sundaes.
The cuisine is varied, but all of the outstanding dishes fish - both first and second - thanks to the geographical position who made of Acireale the town of the sea and fishing.
The village of Santa Caterina, separate from the main road and railway from the city center, spread in a panoramic position overlooking the sea. The presence of the fraction is evidenced from the seventeenth century. The church dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria in Egypt goes back to the eighteenth century.
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The Carnival is an important opportunity to promote tourism and entertainment, organized according leesigenze of modern users.
Acireale preserves magnificent architectural treasures and monuments, expressions of the Baroque period who left a strong mark in this city.
The love of art and culture can be felt everywhere, the tendency to fabulous and decorative they are also talented in the local cuisine.
The "creativity" of Acireale is also expressed in pastry and cuisine. First, the lemon or almond granita. Rich and fanciful pastries: almond paste, ricotta cannoli, custard or chocolate zeppole rice. Delicious and striking the ice cream sundaes.
The cuisine is varied, but all of the outstanding dishes fish - both first and second - thanks to the geographical position who made of Acireale the town of the sea and fishing.
The village of Santa Caterina, separate from the main road and railway from the city center, spread in a panoramic position overlooking the sea. The presence of the fraction is evidenced from the seventeenth century. The church dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria in Egypt goes back to the eighteenth century.
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source: Altevolte srl
Stazzo is a seaside village close to Acireale.
The area is beautiful at the feett of the Timpa (a green area overlooking the sea) and Etna volcano.
The location is ideal for visiting Acireale, Catania, Taormina, Mount Etna and the east coast.
The area is beautiful at the feett of the Timpa (a green area overlooking the sea) and Etna volcano.
The location is ideal for visiting Acireale, Catania, Taormina, Mount Etna and the east coast.
source: Ditta Urso Vincenzo
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Acireale, Sicily (East coast of Sicily)
Holiday apartment for max. 8 persons
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Acireale, Sicily (East coast of Sicily)
Holiday apartment for max. 2 adults + 1 child
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Acireale, Sicily (East coast of Sicily)
Studio for max. 2 adults + 1 child
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Acireale, Sicily (East coast of Sicily)
Holiday home for max. 16 persons
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Acireale, Sicily (East coast of Sicily)
Holiday home for max. 3 persons
Approx. 70 m², 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, pets not allowed, TV, Wifi, washing machine, sea approx. 200 m, sea/lake view -
Acireale, Sicily (East coast of Sicily)
Holiday home for max. 6 persons
Approx. 250 m², 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, pets not allowed, Wifi, non-smoking property, communal swimming pool -
Acireale, Sicily (East coast of Sicily)
Holiday home for max. 6 persons
Approx. 120 m², 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, pets not allowed, TV, Wifi, washing machine, dishwasher, non-smoking property, beach approx. m, communal swimming pool, sea view -
Acireale, Sicily (East coast of Sicily)
Holiday apartment for max. 4 persons
Approx. 60 m², 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, pets are allowed (max. 1), TV, Wifi, washing machine, non-smoking property, beach approx. m -
Acireale, Sicily (East coast of Sicily)
Holiday home for max. 4 adults + 2 children
Approx. 90 m², 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, pets not allowed, TV, Wifi, washing machine, non-smoking property, beach approx. m, communal swimming pool, sea view