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Camelia

Giarre, Sicily

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The house with the courtyard pool

6 Guests

3 Bedrooms

3 Bathrooms

With its internal courtyard garden with pool, Camelia's design has something of the traditional Sicilian baglio or Moroccan riad about it. Here, however, inward-facing privacy is perfectly balanced by large external windows and wrap-around gardens offering splendid vistas of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea.

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Keyholder highlights

  • IncludedContemporary design
  • IncludedGenerous proportions
  • IncludedInternal courtyard pool
  • IncludedViews of Etna and the sea

Gallery

The internal courtyard pool has sea views via the living room windows.

The internal courtyard pool has sea views via the living room windows.

Light, elegant, comfortably furnished  interiors and great views.

Light, elegant, comfortably furnished interiors and great views.

A dreamy sunrise seen from the living room.

A dreamy sunrise seen from the living room.

The interiors are bright and comfortable.

The interiors are bright and comfortable.

The indoor dining area.

The indoor dining area.

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Includes

  • IncludedSole use of the villa and the grounds
  • IncludedThe support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
  • IncludedThe expertise of a dedicated local team to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and to plan a range of experiences, many of which are exclusive to The Thinking Traveller
  • IncludedA Local Specialist to assist you during your stay and 24/7 emergency support
  • IncludedA comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
  • IncludedAn easy-to-use online holiday planner to keep all your booked experiences and services in one place, ensuring that nothing gets missed during your stay
  • IncludedThe ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
  • IncludedAll sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
  • IncludedAccess to our in-villa wine delivery service – choose from our handpicked menu of the best regional wines and find them waiting for you at your villa
  • IncludedA daily cleaning service (4 hours/day, 6 days a week) and a weekly linen change
  • IncludedDaily breakfast table setup (6 days a week)

Excludes

  • Not IncludedFlights
  • Not IncludedCar hire
  • Not IncludedTransfers
  • Not IncludedMeals (unless otherwise specified)

Camelia is available exclusively through The Thinking Traveller

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The Area

Situated in a panoramic position above the town of Giarre on the east coast of Sicily, about halfway between Catania and Taormina, Camelia is an excellent base from which to discover the area's historic towns, Mount Etna and the fascinating villages that populate its flanks. There are some lovely beaches down on the coast below, including those at Fiumefreddo and Marina di Cottone, which have received several consecutive "Bandiere Blu", attesting to the cleanliness of the water and their general ecological excellence. The chic lidos and evocative beaches below Taormina are just up the motorway, while an 18-hole golf course is a 45 minute drive away.

Further afield, Syracuse, the baroque towns of the Noto valley, the quiet beaches of Vendicari and Capo Passero to the south and Messina to the north are all comfortably reachable for day trips.

Catania airport:

45km-28miles-45mins

Palermo airport:

270km-168miles-3hr

Trapani airport:

352km-219miles-3hr45

Nearest shops/supermarkets:

in Giarre, 5km-2miles-10mins

Nearest beaches:

Fondachello, 6km-3miles-10mins, Marina di Cottone, 10km-6miles-18mins, 19km-15miles-21mins.or Taormina/Isola Bella, 25km-15miles-30mins

Nearest restaurants:

there is a good selection of restaurants within 10-15 minutes drive

Taormina:

26km-16miles-30mins

18-hole golf course:

18km-12miles-30mins

Mount Etna:

around 45-1hr drive depending on which part of the mountain you are heading for.

Syracuse:

98km-61miles-1hr15

Noto:

125km-77miles-1hr30

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From the Guest Book

Read the insightful reviews from travellers who have experienced this villa and our service firsthand.

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Camelia was exceptional. Beautifully designed and appointed. The grounds and surrounding orchards/groves were beautiful. The views were outstanding.

AS, United States of America September 2022

We really enjoyed meeting the owners of Camelia and Ortensia and learning more about the origins of the architectural project and his thinking behind the design. Very inspirational. We ended up loving the houses so much we spent less time discovering Sicily and hanging out more together as a family at the house.

SP, United Kingdom September 2022

Overall we had a great stay at Camelia. Everything was as described and stated.

DV, United States of America September 2021

Although it was a very very hot week in Sicily we had a wonderful stay at Camelia. the villa is an oasis of calm with a unique architecture. The people around were amazingly helpful and made our stay special!

Verified guest, July 2023

Camelia was beautiful and so was its setting. It was a beautiful experience for my family.

Verified guest, June 2024

What stood out about Camelia were the views, the fruit trees, the terrific accommodations. I would highly recommend it to all.

Verified guest, September 2024

Excellent

4.7/5

942 Reviews