The house of lava stone
8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Once a busy olive press, Chiusaliva has been lovingly transformed into an atmospheric home that is both proud of its agricultural heritage and deeply rooted in its Etnean terroir. Roomy interiors open out onto panoramic terraces and gardens, which survey a beguiling scene: olive groves, citrus orchards and vineyards extend in all directions; the seductive, azure waters of the Ionian Sea stretch out to the horizon; and Mount Etna, the geological progenitor of everything around you, rises imperiously into the cerulean skies.
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Keyholder highlights
- Far-reaching views of the sea and Mount Etna
- Fabulous 18m-long infinity pool
- Extensive grounds, gardens and terraces
- Beautiful restoration
- Character in abundance
Gallery
Chiusaliva's serene, 18m-long infinity pool, with Mount Etna rising behind.
Chiusaliva, its pool and its mature, beautifully maintained gardens.
The dreamy al fresco dining area, with its views out to sea.
Time for an evening swim.
The al fresco lounge area near the pool is a convivial space in which to gather. At any time of day.
Includes
- Sole use of the villa and the grounds
- The support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
- The 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
- A Local Specialist to assist you during your stay and 24/7 emergency support
- A comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
- An 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
- The ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
- All sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
- Access 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
- A daily cleaning service (4hrs per day) and a mid-week linen change
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals
- Tourist taxes (tassa di soggiorno) levied by many town councils in Italy. The amount varies by location and usually amounts to between €1-€5 per person per night
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The Area
Situated between the towns of Acireale and Riposto on Sicily's Ionian Riviera, Chiusaliva is ideally positioned for exploring the many sights of eastern Sicily.
A few miles to the south is the bustling lava-stone baroque city of Catania, while just to the north is the pearl of the Mediterranean, Taormina, with its Graeco-Roman theatre, its picturesque streets and its breathtaking views. Mount Etna and the villages and towns on its flanks offer numerous possibilities, from hiking, skiing (in the winter months), wine-tasting, 4x4 off-road adventures, and much more besides (all of which we can arrange for our clients).
In terms of the sea, an array of picturesque pebbly coves and long shingle beaches line the Ionian Riviera, offering a great number of options. The nearby beaches of Fiumefreddo and Marina di Cottone have received several consecutive "Bandiere Blu", attesting to the cleanliness of the water and their general ecological excellence.
For those who like to play a round of golf or two, there is an eighteen-hole course about 45 minutes drive away.
Further afield, heading south, is the magnificent, historic, ancient Greek town of Syracuse, with its fabulous archaeological site and beautiful island centre, Ortigia, and the UNESCO World Heritage baroque towns of , Noto, and ModicaRagusa, and scicli.
