We are coming to the end of our wonderful stay at Palazzo Colpace. We are well travelled but never before have we been able to say that we are staying in “the best apartment in the best location in the entire City”. The apartment has a great layout, is very comfortable, peaceful, modern and efficient. The spacious terrace overlooking the cobalt blue Ionian Sea is simply splendid. The kitchen and master bedroom have their own terraces with magical city views over a very quiet corner of Ortigia. The second bedroom has its own terrace and yet another spectacular sea view.
The market and all the sites of Ortigia are within a 10 minute walk. We made several day trips to all sorts of interesting destinations using the bus and rail network. Wonderful swimming in crystalline waters is literally steps away from our front door. With a very well equipped kitchen, it was a pleasure to sample the vast array of delicious Sicilian fruits, vegetables, cheese and fresh fish and prepare our own meals.
This apartment as well as three other lovely apartments in the palazzo are owned and managed by a brother/sister team. The sister lives in the building and you could not ask for a more gracious and helpful host. She helped us find Italian language lessons, gave us great restaurant recommendations, and answered our numerous questions on Syracuse and Sicily.
In sum, we feel very fortunate to have been guests in Palazzo Colpace and to have become acquainted with the wonderful owners. It is the perfect combination for a holiday of relaxation, cultural experiences, and the warm hospitality of Syracusans.