La giara

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Overview

4 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

11 guests

Minimum stay varies

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One of the main features of the resort is the greenery all around, and many avenues with sourrended pine trees. Not very far, tourist can enjoy the ice-skating ring, and they can reach easily by foot , car or cycling, the center and the typical restaurants, shops, bank, post office, bus stop and museum. La Giara is one of the most comfortable and friendly Bed and Breakfast, run by people very professional, who can also organize for you personal gourmet tour to make wine tasting, excursions in mount Etna accompanied by vulcanologic and naturalistic guides and also all around Sicily. Patrizia e Francesco during your stay will be happy to help their guest with a wide variety of leaflet and brochures about the beauties of Sicilian island. They can suggest and advice you about alternat...

House Rules

Kid friendlySmoking allowed

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Bedrooms

4 Doubles8 Singles

Bathrooms

2 Full baths2 Attached (ensuite)

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What this rental offers

Nearby

Hiking areas
Countryside area
Tennis court
Horse riding facilities

Indoor amenities

Air conditioning
Cable television
Internet access
Fireplace

Scenic views

Ocean views

Kitchen and dining

Cooker
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Freezer
Microwave
Kettle
Toaster

Things to do

Fishing spots available
Cycling areas
Watersports

Bathroom and laundry

Washer
Dryer
Towels provided
Iron
Linens provided

Outdoor amenities

Balcony
Terrace

Wi-fi and internet

Wi-fi

Entertainment

DVD player

Parking

Parking available
Secure parking available

Location info

Kid friendly
City getaway

Map

Getting there

Fontanarossa Airport

26.5 km

Tito Menniti Airport

76.1 km

Restaurants

Filetteria Marconi

2.5 km

l'Abbazia

7.7 km

Trattoria Carnezzeria La Chianina

3 km

L'Osteria del Siciliano

3.3 km

Attractions

Etna Horse Paradise

1.9 km • Horseback Riding Tours

Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna

8 km • Geologic Formations

Enoteca Dell'Etna

4.7 km • Wine Bars

Dna Cocktail Room

3.8 km • Bars & Clubs

About the neighbourhood

The province of Catania comprises fifty-eight cities totalling an extension of 3,552 square kilometres and over a million inhabitants. Catania is most renowned for its neighboring, European’s highest, and still active, volcano, that has played a decisive role in the city’s history. Catania has survived numerous disasters – as were several eruptions and at least three big earthquakes numbering victims in the thousands – always regaining its former splendor. Also renowned is the city’s devotion to its patron Sant’Agata, celebrated on 3 February by a procession of “Candelore”, huge candles carried by the devotees, preceded by a wooden chandelier where are portrayed scenes of the saint’s martyrdom. Other processions take place on the following days. Catania is renowned for being the birth-place of illustrious figures, such as musician Vincenzo Bellini and writer Giovanni Verga (born at Vizzini), and boasts an important culinary tradition that much owes to the province’s thriving agriculture. Much appreciated are the “pizze” and the “scacciate” (kinds of local pastries) and the seafood and fish cuisine, notably along the seaside. Nicolosi is a city of nearly 5,000 located 700m a.s.l. on the slopes of the volcano, hence regarded as the Gateway to Etna. On several occasions eruptions have highly damaged the city, 1669’s notably devastating. Both on this occasion and on following earthquake in 1693, the people proudly strove to restore the town back to its ancient splendor, rejecting the possibility to move elsewhere. A Volcano Museum, particularly focused on Etna (Museo Vulcanologico), bears witness to the close link between Nicolosi and its volcano. HISTORY Nicolosi’s history begins in the 12th century, when a Benedictine Monastery dedicated to San Nicolò l’Arena was erected on a former Chapel. This was to be moved to Catania some century later. Around the monastery soon grew a village that took the name of the religious building, long ruled by the Moncadas from Paternò. THE CITY Nicolosi has numerous buildings of architectural and historical interest. The Mother Church, dedicated to the Holy Spirit was largely restructured after the 1669 eruption; it contains several interesting works of art such as a wooden Crucifix and an organ. The benedictine monastery of San Nicolò l’Arena, at a short distance from town, was built at Frederick II of Aragon’s behest. It is now seat of the Etna Park. Among the minor churches a mention must go to San Giuseppe’s and the small Anime del Purgatorio’s. In Nicolosi, where the official guides are centred (095/7914755), begins a nice road that stretches up to the Rifugio Sapienza, from where excursions to the crater start. Up to the summit of Etna – The route lies through a strangely unnerving landscape with black lava below and blue sky above, relieved occasionally by a white patch of snow or lonely cloud as if for dramatic effect. Before getting to the refuge, a sign points to the Crateri Silvestri, moonlike craters a short walk away, at a height of 1886 m. Ascent from the south side – The section up to 1923m can be made by cable-car (from the Rifugio Sapienza), to 2608m by four-wheel drive vehicle, leaving a short distance to cover on foot. For safety reasons, it is not possible to get close to the central vent. An excursion by vehicle includes a stop near the Valle del Bove, a vast sunken area (hence the description as a valley) enclosed by 1000m high walls of lava, split with great crevasses and chasms. This zone has been the scene of violent eruptions, with flows of lava that succeeded in reaching the towns below (1852, 1950, 1979 and 1991).

Access

Car advised

How to get there

Motorway A18 (ME-CT) exit of Acireale 12Km Motorway A19 (PA-CT) exit of Catania 12Km Railway station Catania central 12Km Public transports line: Ast Catania-Nicolosi 12km International airport Fontanarossa Catania 20Km

Activities nearby

Fishing spots availableHorse riding facilitiesTennis courtWatersports

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