Aretusa Vacanze

address: Vicolo Zuccal?, 1

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About Us

In the heart of historical Siracusa, in the Ortiga island, the original ancient Greek city site, the Aretusa Casa Vacanze is situated in a characteristic and peaceful alley, just a few steps from Arethusa’s Fountain and Piazza Duomo. The building is a XVII century palace and it has been completely refurbished in 2004. It offers one ample bedrooms featuring all modern comforts: private bathroom, equipped kitchenette, satellite TV, free wi-fi connection in all our rooms, refrigerator, air conditioning, heating, hair dryer, mail service, laundry service (on request), elevator. From the hotel terrace guest can enjoy the sun, the beautiful sea and city view.

How to Find Us

Exit the Airport and turn right to join the road SS 114, direction to SIRACUSA. When you are near Siracusa follow the sign “Siracusa” (it is the last exit to reach Siracusa). After about 4 Km, you will reach a junction, turn left and follow “Viale Paolo Orsi”. At the end of the street – Erg petrol station on the right- turn right and follow “Corso Gelone” until the end. Continue in “Via Catania” and reach “Piazzale Marconi”, in the square turn left (Banca Intesa on the right side) and follow “Via Malta”. Pass the bridge and turn right, follow “Via dei Mille”, at the end turn left. Pass under the ancient door of the town “Porta Marina” and go straight on till “Fonte Aretusa”. From here you can find the sings to reach Aretusa Vacanze in 1 minute on foot.

Things to Do around Us

Syracuse, a place where, in a year-long summer, you can see Greek remains and monuments from the Roman period, Arab and Jewish sites, and baroque-style buildings. It is a place where history is waiting for you, to let you taste Mediterranean flavours and imagery.

Aretusa Vacanze is just a few steps from Arethusa's Fountain and Piazza Duomo. The Cathedral lies on this wonderful square, the heart of the island of Ortigia, in the highest spot, and encloses all the history of the city. It is the fruit of a magnificent blend of styles and cultures that followed throughout the centuries.
You can visit the Archeological Park: the Greek Theatre and the Ear of Dionysius. In the 5th century BC the site was already provided with a theatre of moderate dimensions. It was probably the place where “The Persians”, a work by Aeschylus, was performed for the first time.
The Ear of Dionysius is the most mysterious monument in Syracuse. It is an artificial grotto measuring 65 m long and 23 m high, whose name was given by Caravaggio in 1608. According to the great painter, the tyrant Dionysius had his political prisoners enclosed there so that he could secretly listen to their speeches from a cavity located in the upper part of the cave taking advantage of the extraordinary acoustics of the grotto.
You can also enjoy the beautiful sun of Sicily taking sun in the near solarium...or live the night in the pubs all around ortigia!