The holiday farm Villa dei Papiri is an old Sicilian house dating back to the 19th century. It dominates a 13 hectares area rich in organic farming of lemons and oranges and surrounded by papyrus plants, palms, olive, almond and carob trees, cypress, bonsais as well as other wonderful Mediterranean plants. It is located 5 kms away from Syracuse, inside the Natural Reserve of the River Ciane & Saline, a few meters from the mythological spring source Fonte Ciane whose myth of Persephone is praised in the Metamorphoses of Ovid. It is surrounded by beautiful Egyptian Papyri, exactly the same papyrus used for the preparation of those extraordinary paper rolls on which most of human history has passed, and it continues to grow wild in this place unique in the world. The area also denotes an archaeological as well as naturalistic interest , as there are several Paleolithic remains such as tombs, caves and wells. These valuable findings show the presence of the ancient Sicilian habitation; the Sicilians were the Indo-European ethnic group that inhabited eastern Sicily, while the other ethnic groups of Elymian and Sikelian people inhabited respectively the west and the center of the island as reported by the historian Thucydides . In this vast nature reserve Villa dei Papiri is an historical building of great landscape value. Elegantly refined and equipped with every comfort it offers to its visitors the opportunity to relax and enjoy the beauties of the place
Catania 63 km
Ragusa 77 km
Villa dei Papiri is the ideal setting for a relaxing stay during which you can appreciate the various cultural, artistic, nature and sport choices. You can make arrangements as you like simply by asking at the reception.
Beach: On the coast of Siracusa there are many and different kinds of beach.
The nicest ones are southwards as far as the southern end of the isle.
Moreover there are some oasis where you can enjoy an uncontaminated nature.
Here you have a list of the beaches and oasis which are worth a visit.
ARENELLA 10 minutes away from the farm. OGNINA few kilometers FONTANE BIANCHE:15 km
OASIS AND NATURAL RESERVE
ISOLA DELLE CORRENTI: A little farer than the other beaches in the extreme southern end of Sicily there is Isola delle Correnti. It has two beaches; one on the Ionio sea and the other on the Sicilian channel. A little isle is connected to the beach and there is a lighthouse on it. You can get there by going outside Siracusa towards Noto. Then you have to follow “Pachino” indications and continue the way for 30 kms to Isola delle Correnti. It takes 45 minutes by car.
LAGHETTI DI AVOLA: The excursion to the small lakes of Avola or Cavagrande is certainly an extraordinary experience in contact with uncontaminated nature. It allows to explore the Iblei mountains landscape, along a solitary and important nature way. You have to take the way to Avola in direction of Noto, after 1 km there is an indication to Cavagrande; there you can park your car and enjoy a wonderful view on the cave where a river forms impressive small lakes. You can get over there in 45 minutes on foot, but the way back takes twice the time because of the climb. You can also choose the way on the left to the smallest lakes or the way on the right to the biggest ones. The water is a little colder than the sea. Obviously it is suggested to wear trekking clothes and shoes and to take some bottles of water with you. Ps. It is suggested to go there before 5 p.m., the excursion will take the whole day to really appreciate the place!
VENDICARI: The Vendicari nature reserve was constituted in 1984. It is very interesting for bird watching. It is made up of a thin land stripe between Noto and Pachino, full of dunes, rocks and marshes. This landscape is enriched by a special migratory bird fauna, so that the place is called the “bird hotel”. Moreover you can admire the wonderful 15th century castle, the fishermen houses and the 18th century tuna fishing net. It’s a 45 minutes car trip, heading towards Noto and then Pachino, and then quite a long walk from the parking to the beach. Anyway there are many clear indications to the Reserve, which includes different beaches, such as Calabernardo, Calamosche, Eloro and Tellaro, each one with its own parking and free beach open from 8 to 20.
Canoe
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Excursions
Sailing
Trekking
Bike
Golf
Tennis
Horse Riding
Ultralight flight - Paragliding
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Archeology
Art, Culture and Entertainment
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CLASSIC PERFORMANCES IN THE GREEK THEATRE: the Greek theater in Syracuse is a theater built in the fifth century BC, located within the Archaeological Park of Neapolis. Since 1914 with the birth of the INDA association the Greek theater has been used for the so-called "classical performances" of Greek tragedies and comedies, following the dictates of tradition. Except a few uses for concerts or official awards such as Vittorini Prize, the theater was always limited in its use because of its conservation. The theater season runs from May to July.
http://www.indafondazione.org/it/
NOTO: splendid fruit of Sicilian Baroque, Noto is among the most famous towns of the province of Syracuse with just over 24000 inhabitants. Following the entry of the city as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, today the expansion of the tourism sector is increasing , due to the artistic treasures of the city. Remains of the ancient history of Noto come from the famous Villa del Tellaro, rich Roman residence discovery in 1971. Another important site is that of Eloro, founded in the seventh century BC on a hill overlooking the Ionian Sea , not to forget the site of Noto Antica , the old village destroyed in the 1693 earthquake . Finally, we must not forget the great landscape scenery on which to recline Noto, affected by the Oasis of Vendicari , the Reserve Cavagrande Cassibile Calamosche and the beach , near Eloro and Blue Flag Legambiente in 2005.
The Structure of Villa dei Papiri
The holiday farm Villa dei Papiri dominates over 13 hectares’ land and produces annually more than 100,000 kgs of quality certified organic (Ecogruppo Italia N. IT BIO 008 – D348/06) oranges and lemons, as well as seasonal tasty vegetables. The ancient farm dating back to the 19th century has completely been renovated in 2008 respecting the original architecture of the period and maintaining the charm and taste of our history. It can accommodate up to 55 people and it is divided into a central villa with eight large and comfortable family suites and three annexes called Dependances a few steps away with 16 comfortable double rooms. All suites and double rooms are independent and overlooking the garden equipped with tables and umbrellas where you can enjoy the extraordinary nature of the park and relax in an oasis of peace.
The Villa
The suites are made up of two levels (ground and mezzanine floor). They have a floor space ranging from 45 (dbl suites) up to 65 square meters (5-bed-enSuite) distributed as follows:
a dining room with a kitchenette equipped for cooking and serving meals, a television, a fridge, a table, chairs, one / two couches iron bed
a large bathroom with shower
a bedroom on the mezzanine floor furnished with a canopied iron double bed, a sofa iron bed (only in the large ones), a spacious wardrobe and two bedside tables. Except for the bathroom, all spaces are open
a private garden with outdoor table, chairs and umbrella. The furniture and decoration (beds, tables, chairs, pottery ...) are high quality manufacturing crafts. The suites are equipped with heating and air conditioning system
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The Dependances
Each bedroom is detached, furnished with fine antiques, overlooking the garden and equipped with every comfort: heating and air-conditioning, bathroom with shower, fridge and television.
How to get to Villa dei Papiri
go towards Syracuse:
Nearest Airport: Fontanarossa CTA – 95121 Catania Km 60 - http://www.aeroporto.catania.it
Nearest train station: Railway station - Station Square 5 kms - http://siracusa.paginegialle.it/sicilia/siracusa/stazioni.html
Nearest Port: Port of Catania - 65 Km - http://www.traghettionline.com/sicilia.htm
Getting to Villa dei Papiri from Syracuse
The entrance to Villa dei Papiri is located in front of the Source Cyane (Fonte Ciane), in the Natural Reserve of the river Ciane. Follow signs to FONTE CIANE and arrive at Villa dei Papiri.
NOTE: You should not follow gps directions which are not updated as the streets surrounding the farm have undergone recent changes and there are new roundabouts. Follow all road signs to FONTE CIANE, please.
From Catania-Siracusa highways: Exit towards CANICATTINI (after SIRACUSA signs) and pass the roundabout by following the direction to SIRACUSA (blu road signs), then there is a second roundabout and at the third roundabout turn to the first exit on the right and take the "Contrada Cozzo Pantano" by following the signs to Fonte Ciane; continue for 2 kms more and turn left to Traversa Pisima until you find the Fonte Ciane and the entrance gate to the Villa.
If you are coming from Gela-Catania, exit to Canicattini and follow Siracusa road sign, at the first roundabout turn to the first exit on the right and take the "Contrada Cozzo Pantano" by following the signs to Fonte Ciane; continue for 2 kms more as written above.
SATELLITE COORDINATES FOR GPS:
LAT 37.03969 LONG 15.234513
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Canoe
(Inside the farm)
Golf
1 KM away
Gym
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Horse Riding
1 KM away
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Swimming Pool
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