Vecchia Tonnara

Avola, near SYRACUSE

 

At a glance

Features: Beachfront villa, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, spacious living area, large terrace, beach 20 mt
Distances: Syracuse 10 km
 

This white-washed Mediterranean villa is set in a splendid position right on the beach, in a slightly elevated position, with a large terrace at the front to enjoy the views of the water and across to the old tuna fish processing plant (la vecchia tonnara..!). There is a tiny fishing village within walking distance where you can buy the freshest of fish in the wonderful "pescheria" pictured here.

Avola is about 23 km from Siracusa and is divided into two sections, one on the sea and the other on the plains. Avola Antica, constructed in the form of a winged serpent was a medieval city on Mount Aquilone, the end of the Iblei mountains. All around are prehistoric ruins with ancient Sicilian oven tombs. The city was destroyed in 1863 by an apocalyptic earthquake and was rebuilt on the plains near the coast. The hexagonal shape of the city was then surrounded by fortifications.

Entry to this spacious villa is by large gates from the street through a garden and paved driveway. On the ground floor is a large living room with fireplace, dining area and eat-in kitchen, very well equipped. One queensize bedroom, a bathroom with shower and from here a splendid view of the sea. On the upper floor are two queen bedrooms and two twin bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large terrace on the sea.

The furnishings are pleasant and very comfortable. The garden is well planted and the terrace has numerous pots of flowering plants and palms. It is a spacious and comfortable home with no pretences, ideal for a large family or group of friends.

the beach and old tuna fishing station from vecchia tonnarathis is the fish shop near vecchia tonnara the entry at vecchia tonnarathe living room at vecchia tonnara

 

a queen bedroom at vecchia tonnara

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the terrace at vecchia tonnara

 

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TYPE   Villa
REGION   Sicily - Syracuse
PRICE RANGE   $$$
SLEEPS   10
BEDROOMS   5 Bedrooms
POOL   The sea
 
 
WEEKLY PRICES 2012
  AUD$
7 Jan - 31 Mar; 3 Nov - 22 Dec
$2,730
14 Apr - 19 May; 29 Sep - 3 Nov
$2,820
31 Mar - 14 Apr; 19 May - 30 Jun; 1 - 29 Sep
$3,235
30 Jun - 28 Jul $4,310
28 Jul - 1 Sep $4,730

Includes utilities. Electricity metered Eu 0.30/kw. Heating metered. Final cleaning Eu 120. Security deposit Eu 400. Maid service Eu 12/hr, cook Eu 150 for lunch or dinner for up to 6 people + shopping. Extra beds available at extra cost Eu 70 each.Baby cot Eu 40/week.