Ortigia: A luxury apartment by the sea

Palazzo Colpace in Syracuse, is a uniquely elegant and spectacular vacation rental. Built in early nineteen century, the Palazzo perfectly complements the ancient beauty of Ortygia, the old island and nest of the Ancient Greek colony in which Archia established the new town that one day will become the most powerful of the Greek colonies. Ortygia is a pearl in the middle of the blue waters of the Ionian sea. The Palazzo resembles a nave-ship facing the water which you will be able to enjoy from its beautifully furnished terrace. Every room in Palazzo Colpace rental features breathtaking views of the Ionian sea or the city: stand on the terrace and watch the sparkling water of the 'Isolotto dei cani' that barely reaches the surfaces of the sea, or follow ships crossing the sea, or watches the little fishing boats with lights at night looking for octopus, or stand on the balcony to look at the terraces and roofs of the old city, or relax in bed or on the sofa to read a book or day-dream.
Palazzo Colpace Apt.1 is located in the Giudecca area and it is tastefully furnished with contemporary pieces of furniture smartly blended with art works.
Come and stay with us, and discover the pleasure of a perfect place, a place to simply live in.

About the apartment


Apartment 1 is a spacious and truly elegant apartment located in the Levante side possibly the best area in Ortigia for its quietness, beauty and position. It is found at the 1st floor of the Palazzo that gains access from Via Nizza, it has been long time owned by the same family who completely renovated it and now offered to our privileged guests.
The decorated vaulted ceiling of one of the living rooms perfectly merges with the white silk curtains and sofas.
The Palazzo Colpace Apt. 1 is laid on about 200 square meters and is composed of a large living room furnished with a sofa, a dining table, a console all around a fireplace.
The apartment also offers a vaulted library room furnished with two comfortable white sofas , a console table, a white Barcelona chair all around a long coffee table.
On one side of the room a bookshelf with interesting art books and pieces of art works.
There is one king size bedroom with vaulted ceiling with a wardrobe, and a wooden ceiling attic furnished with a queen bed , a side table , a wardrobe. There are two en suite bathrooms , one with shower and one with both shower and bath tub.
To complete the idyllic picture: a functional kitchen equipped with anything you need to prepare delicious dinners.
The kitchen gives access to a large terrace that faces the sea.

On the other side of the building three balconies offer open views of the city. Wear your bathing suit and go to swim just under the Palazzo, or wear your walking shoes and wonders in the narrow streets of Ortigia, or just sit at a cafe in the main square having your gelato or sipping your favorite refreshing drink. The location of the house offers privacy, but is only an easy 10 minute walk to the main square, or the Arethusa spring, and shops with art crafts or object of Italian design, or cafes and restaurants offering the many delicacies of Sicilian cuisine.



Palazzo Colpace is three minutes walking from Forte Vigliena, leading down to the water’s edge through a few steps. Forte Vigliena is open all day and offers immediate access to the crystal clear waters of the Ionian sea. The Historic Center of Ortigia all around, with its buildings of great cultural value, make Siracusa a favorite tourist destination. Especially at night, when the streetlights of Ortigia create a very special atmosphere, as if one were in a stately home full of works of art and beautiful buildings for one to discover and explore.

Location

The apartment is located in the heart of the Ortigia, an island on which the old colony of Siracusa was established. It is only a few minutes walk from Piazza Duomo, the Castello Maniace, the ancient Jewish mikvah, the marina and many other historic monuments and sites, not to mention fine restaurants, shopping, a seaside promenade, and more. The archeological park with the Greek Theater, and museums are a half hour walk or ten minute drive away. The closest airport is located in Catania at approximately 45 minutes' drive to the north. Airport pick up and drop off available from local taxi services.

Siracusa is located on the East coast of Sicily. The coast is characterized by sandy beaches such as the famous “Fontane Bianche” with crystal-clear water, easily reachable from Ortigia by a 20 minutes drive. In less than 1 hour drive you can also reach Vendicari natural park, Cava Grande, the Pantalica natural park, Palazzolo with a small enchanted Greeck Theatre, along with Noto, Ragusa Ibla, Scicli and Modica, four towns belonging to the UNESCO, and famous for their Baroque buildings. At approximately 150 Kms, with daily excursions, you can reach Taormina, the park of the mighty Volcano Mount Etna, Agrigento, Piazza Armerina with the famous Roman Villa, The Castle of Donnafugata where the film by Visconti “The Leopard” was partly shot, and many more places that have been built in the last 4.000 years in Sicily.