The baroque terrace in town
8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Unassumingly tucked away in a quiet street, and yet just an amble from all that's best of glorious Noto, Palazzo Alvear is a real find for connoisseurs of sophisticated living, aesthetic finesse and timeless charm. The property's exquisitely finished, sumptuously furnished interiors are a delight in themselves, but it also come with a pair of al fresco aces up its silk sleeves: a heatable courtyard pool and a majestic terrace.
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Keyholder highlights
- Inspiring restoration
- Refined sophistication
- Heatable courtyard pool
- Grand terrace
- Prime location at the heart of Noto
Gallery
Immersive virtual 3D tour of Palazzo Alvear
Two of Palazzo Alvear's bright, character-filled reception rooms.
Relaxing in the tranquil internal courtyard with its heatable plunge pool..
The terrace, accessed from two of the reception rooms, is the perfect spot for memorable meals.
The TV sitting room, the third of three reception rooms.
The first reception room is beautifully presented and extremely well appointed.
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 mid-week clean (up to 4 hours) and linen change
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
- The costs to heat the pool which amounts to €325 per week, if requested, payable in advance
- 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
Palazzo Alvear is situated in a relatively quiet street in the centre of the fascinating baroque town of Noto, whose architectural treasures, shops, restaurants, cafés and bars are within a few minutes' stroll.
Noto is the most easterly of a chain of baroque towns now protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is perhaps the most perfect of all and was rebuilt in flamboyant style following a major earthquake in 1693.
Down on the coast below is a series of idyllic sandy beaches including those of Vendicari Nature Reserve. Depending on the time of year, Vendicari is home to thousands of migrating birds, including flamingos, and sea turtles come to nest on its beaches. In the autumn, winter and spring it is a great spot for coastal walking.
The magnificent, historic Greek city of Syracuse is just half an hour's drive away, and a day there is highly recommended to anybody spending time at Palazzo Alvear. A little further afield, the other baroque towns of Modica, Ragusa, Scicli, and Palazzolo Acreide (this latter with an impressive Greek archaeological site) are all easily reachable.
Lastly, for keen hikers, there is some spectacular scenery in the rushing streams and waterfalls of Cassibile and at the Paleolithic burial sites in the dramatic valley of Pantalica.
