CharmSuites - charming flat in Ortigia

Our apartments are located in the heart of the historic centre of Ortigia, the ancient city, a treasure trove of culture and history, a few steps from the suggestive Piazza Duomo and the sea. The apartments are treated in detail and equipped with all modern comforts: Full kitchen, AC, SmartTv, WiFi. The apartments are independent and usable up to a maximum of 6 people by unifying two of the three units from the internal courtyard, becoming a single accommodation suitable for a group / family of 4/6 people.
Our newly renovated apartments blend a mix of modern comfort and Sicilian tradition thanks to the attention paid by our architect to the contemporary designer furnishings and the warm colours created by our local stone that embraces all the environments giving the suites a magical atmosphere for a unique stay.

The historic centre of Ortigia is a ZTL area so the cars of non-residents are not allowed to circulate. Guests can park just outside Ortigia in a free area or park in the parking areas dedicated to non-residents on the island of Ortigia. I will provide any kind of useful information before check-in

The island of Ortigia, where our apartments are located, is a precious treasure chest of marvellous historic Baroque buildings, magnificent churches, and open-air archaeological sites. A few steps from home you will find the imposing Temple of Athena, now transformed into a Cathedral Church overlooking the suggestive main square and known for its sumptuous Baroque facade, continuing you will find the ancient Greek ruins of the Temple of Apollo and the Fonte Arethusa, the mythological source freshwater. The island also offers a wide choice of restaurants, cafes and outdoor bars where you can taste our typical dishes and sweets (Sicilian cannoli, almond granita, artisan ice creams), while a picturesque / folkloristic local market sells freshly caught fish, fruit. and seasonal vegetables and along with local specialities, creates the opportunity to cook yourself at home.
On the island, in some periods of the year, religious events take place such as the feast with centuries of tradition of Saint Lucia on December 13 and cultural events organised by the INDA (National Institute of Ancient Drama) for the annual review of the Classical Representations of Greek tragedies, put on in May and June and July and gathers visitors from all over the world. In addition, the Ortigia Film Festival, the Ares Film Festival (International Film Festival of Syracuse). Syracuse International Tango Festival. Ortigia Jazz Fastival.
finally and last but not least to underline the amazing sea that surrounds the whole island and where you can find set up in the summer several equipped beaches and solarium also with free access for a refreshing swim practically under the house.
Instead, for those wishing to leave the island and discover the sea in the surroundings, they can reach by car or bus several splendid sandy or rocky beaches (for example the Plemmirio Nature Reserve, Arenella, Ognina, Fontane Bianche, 15 to 30 min away And following the A18 motorway, in 30/50 minutes you can reach the most beautiful baroque cities of eastern Sicily (Noto, Modica, Ragusa Ibla, Scicli and / or Taormina). For all this and much more Ortigia is the perfect base for a holiday in Sicily.