House for 2 people only 300 meters from the beach

The accommodation

Panoramic and comfortable loft overlooking the sea and the beautiful Mount Etna, for a vacation to 'teach the pravacy.
Consisting of bedroom, bathroom with Jacuzzi shower for two, hair dryer, towels, air conditioning, wi-fi, led tv, wide and bright equipped kitchen, washing machine, iron and ironing board, large terrace suitable for parties and other events, cars, large garden.

Setting

Pozzillo is a seaside hamlet of Acireale (Catania). The village, surrounded by citrus gardens, is located by the Ionian sea, approximately 6 km from Acireale. Its name derives from the Sicilian "Pizziddu" which means little bit or small cape on the sea.

A few meters from the Rustic is the characteristic Piazza Santa Margherita, the heart of summer button pozzillese; In fact, in the square take place all the initiatives planned during the festivities in honor of Santa Margherita. Also in the square we are the kiosks / bars, the home of the fish and the pizzeria. Rising to Pozzillo higher (about 1 km) there are food shops, a tobacconist, and a popular bar is famous for its delicious almond granita is for artisan pastry.
The cliff Pozzillo between the Bay of Fontanelle and Cale is characterized by a continuous succession of small bays and small bits of which dominates one of the "sea cow" from the characteristic shape similar to a big dog crouched.
In the summer months the city administration organizes fairs and festivals.
During the festival of sword fishing, which takes place the last weekend of July, you can enjoy the excellent sandwich swordfish, local specialties, one very special sandwich with a slice of fresh swordfish grilled with "salmoriglio to pozzillese ", ie an emulsion of oil, drops of lemon and oregano. The festival of swordfish is very crowded every year, attracting many visitors from all the district centers.

The previous weekend, on the occasion of the proposed initiatives for the patron Santa Margherita, there is the "Sagra del Polpo" in the characteristic square on the sea, with tasting booth, which serves octopus salads accompanied by good wine and music.
The festivities in honor of Santa Margherita ending on the first Sunday of August with folk pantomime of the fishing catch (in the morning) and the pyrotechnic fireworks that create in the night sky of August fantastic play of light.
Finally, it is important to note that, during the months from May to August, the chance to enjoy sunny days is 95% (Weather Station Sigonella).

Pozzillo is an ancient fishing village where you can swim in the crystal clear sea between volcanic rocks.
Set amongst the citrus gardens and the sea with the background Etna, Pozzillo is never crowded. It is therefore the ideal place for who wants to spend a relaxing holiday away from the hustle of the city and the noises of the most renowned tourist destinations.
Sea recommended for scuba diving, snorkeling
The sea is accessible through a small spaggietta the center of Pozzillo that the cliffs of lava stone
It was also made public a wooden platform that allows easy access to the sea even from the rocks and sunbathing

Activities and attractions

Places of tourist and cultural interest in the surrounding area
Going to Catania you can visit:
- Natural reserve "La Timpa" - 5 km approx;
- Acireale and the architecture of its churches (Sicilian Baroque) - 5 km approx;
- Santa Maria la Scala - 5 km approx;
- Acitrezza with its Faraglioni (islands of the Cyclops) - 10 km approx;
- Acicastello and the Norman castle - 12 km approx;
- Catania, the historic center - 25 km ca.

Going towards Messina:
- Giarre (Sicilian Baroque) and the marina of Riposto- ca 10 km;
- Northern Ionian coast with the beautiful beaches of:
Marina di Cottone, Giardini Naxos, Isola Bella (Taormina), Mazzeo, Letojanni, Sant'Alessio ... - 15/25 km;
- Taormina and Castelmola - 20 km
Going to the Etna you can visit:
- The typical Etna villages that rise on the slopes of the volcano, Nicolosi, Trecastagni, Pedara (south side / east); Zafferana, Milo, Linguaglossa (north / east side); Bronte with its pistachio (north / west side);
- And some of its most beautiful natural parks, park "Gole Alcantara" (north side / east) and the Oasis of Fiumefreddo.

Obviously, with a wider range, you can also push you to visit:
- Syracuse and Ortigia (approx 120 minutes);
- Noto (Sicilian Baroque) and the Oasis of Vindicari (120 minutes);
- Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples (approx 150 minutes);
- Enna: Piazza Armerina, Morgantina (approx 120 minutes).