Taking the sea air in another era
16 Guests
8 Bedrooms
7 Bathrooms
Crossing Together (Crossing the Rock and Casa alla Scala taken together) is a rare find indeed: top-quality accommodation with plenty of space for large groups of friends or family, sensational views, extensive panoramic grounds and terraces and a large pool: all at the heart of Santa Maria La Scala, one of eastern Sicily's most authentic and picturesque little fishing villages, with a range of seafood restaurants and a rocky-pebble beach.
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Keyholder highlights
- Fabulous seafront pool
- Extensive gardens and terraces
- Exquisitely finished and furnished
- Authentic fishing village location
- Easy stroll to restaurants
- Sea access in the village
Gallery
Ariel views of Crossing Together
Crossing the Rock's gorgeous seafront position.
A series of beautiful terraces of plenty of space and sea views galore.
Exploring the extensive gardens.
Taking a dip in to the refreshing waters of the pool.
The magnificent position. Access to the sea is easiest from the bathing platforms in the village.
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 (5 hours/day, 6 days a week) and a mid-week linen change
- Daily continental breakfast preparation (6 days a week)
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
- Ingredients for specified 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
Santa Maria La Scala, on the sea below Acireale, is a characterful working fishing village, still relatively untouched by tourism except during August and summer weekends when it attracts locals from Catania in search of the sea. Its harbour (where you can hire a boat), sea-front fish restaurants, bar and bathing platforms are on Crossing Together's doorstep.
Other lovely fishing villages, such as Aci Castello and Acitrezza, dot the coastline, while nearby Acireale is great for food shopping.
Taormina is just a short drive up the coast, fascinating Mount Etna awaits exploration behind you and Catania is just a short drive down the coast. Further afield, Siracusa is about an hour's drive away, but also suitable for day trips are the UNESCO World Heritage towns of Noto, Ragusa, Modica and Scicli. There's even a golf course within striking distance if you fancy a round!
