House in Sicily
9 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this house rental
A narrow lava-stone path leads to an 18th-century farmhouse perched high above the sea, nestled amid the lush, typical Sicilian vegetation—palm trees, lemon trees, oleanders, prickly pears, and succulents. The farmhouse is situated on a volcanic promontory close to the coast between Acireale and Riposto and enjoys a stunning view of the Ionian Sea, with Mount Etna behind it and the Taormina coastline on the horizon. A private path leads directly to the beach, which is only 50 meters from the farmhouse. Although it is some distance from the town center, it is close to other homes in the area, so you are not completely isolated.
From the evocative sight of the sun rising over the sea to sunset, when the moon begins to appear, the scent of orange blossoms and jasmine mingles with the sound of the sea.
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Praiola is an excellent base from which to explore eastern Sicily. It is located exactly halfway between Catania and Taormina, “The Pearl of the Mediterranean”(one of Sicily’s most exclusive seaside resorts, also known for its marvelous Greek theater), ten minutes from Acireale (a splendid town known for its Baroque architecture), and about twenty minutes from the Alcantara Gorges, where you can go rafting down the stunning waterfalls.
In forty minutes, you can reach Mount Etna and visit its dormant craters.
You can buy fresh fish in Pozzilo, a small fishing village, or at the fish market in Riposto.
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The first floor consists of a spacious kitchen with a dining table, a large living room with a table, sofas, and armchairs, and a bedroom with a double bed, a single bed, and an en-suite bathroom. Upstairs, there is a large bedroom with high ceilings, a balcony overlooking the sea, a double bed, and a single bed; another room with three single beds (two of which can be converted into a double bed); and two bathrooms.
All rooms have a view of the sea.
The outdoor area features a terrace overlooking the sea with tables and chairs, a garden with a barbecue area, an outdoor shower, lounge chairs, and a sun deck.
From the evocative sight of the sun rising over the sea to sunset, when the moon begins to appear, the scent of orange blossoms and jasmine mingles with the sound of the sea.
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Praiola is an excellent base from which to explore eastern Sicily. It is located exactly halfway between Catania and Taormina, “The Pearl of the Mediterranean”(one of Sicily’s most exclusive seaside resorts, also known for its marvelous Greek theater), ten minutes from Acireale (a splendid town known for its Baroque architecture), and about twenty minutes from the Alcantara Gorges, where you can go rafting down the stunning waterfalls.
In forty minutes, you can reach Mount Etna and visit its dormant craters.
You can buy fresh fish in Pozzilo, a small fishing village, or at the fish market in Riposto.
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The first floor consists of a spacious kitchen with a dining table, a large living room with a table, sofas, and armchairs, and a bedroom with a double bed, a single bed, and an en-suite bathroom. Upstairs, there is a large bedroom with high ceilings, a balcony overlooking the sea, a double bed, and a single bed; another room with three single beds (two of which can be converted into a double bed); and two bathrooms.
All rooms have a view of the sea.
The outdoor area features a terrace overlooking the sea with tables and chairs, a garden with a barbecue area, an outdoor shower, lounge chairs, and a sun deck.
Amenities at House with a view of the sea and Mount Etna in the background
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Sicily
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2021
The house over the beach of Praiola is a traditional refurbished stone house on 2 floors. Typical italian kitchen, spacious with lovely shady terraces with a spectacular view on mount Etna. Surrounded by mediterranean flora i enjoyed my early morning espresso there on the west side.
The east side of the house offers a stony terrace right over the sea and view to Taormina to the north. Upstairs is the imperial sized bedroom under the roof, with own terrace overlooking the Ionian sea and Calabria far away in the mist. The owners, a typical sicilian family, take care of the huge property with citrus fruites, olives, mandarine trees and much more. And even on Sundays or on schools end it was always a quiet place. Perfect for getting restored by gentle blowing winds and lovely swims in the mediterranean. You will need a car but shopping infrastructure, restaurants and cultural sites are all in 30 minutes distance. The tiny street from the main street is not easy to find even you use a navigation system.
I should write how horrible the place is just to prevent people to avoid this place and nobody else should come but i don’t want to be selfish and visiting guests are the guarantee to maintain the house and the whole property. Praiola is tiny, only a few houses on the beach but no restaurants, bars or shops to attract people to come. Praiola and specifically this house is therefore a perfect retreat. We recommend this house to people looking for a hideaway, in the middle of a mediterranean garden with Etna on your back and the ionian sea on your front.
Andrea and his family are happy to be hosts and they trust in you and would fulfill all of your desires. They are ideal hosts!
I will definitely come back and hope i can stay for a couple of weeks one day!
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"The house over the beach of Praiola is a traditional refurbished stone house on 2 floors. Typical italian kitchen, spacious with lovely shady terraces with a spectacular view on mount Etna. Surrounded..."
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