In the heart of Ortigia, in via Gargallo, one of the most characteristic and quiet streets on the island, there is LUMI’A. A refined and bright apartment, with a modern design and elegantly renovated in 2023, capable of comfortably accommodating up to 4 people. The 80 m2 apartment. it is located on the second floor, reachable by comfortable stairs, of a building in the historic center. Carefully furnished, it blends contemporary design, modern functionality with Sicilian “pieces”.
A spacious kitchen is equipped to guarantee you the possibility of cooking: fridge, freezer, oven, 4 burner induction hob, microwave oven, Nespresso coffee machine, kettle, toaster and dishwasher: (glasses also for champagne and wine tastings or liqueurs complete the equipment to enjoy a relaxing evening at home. ) In the kitchen there is also a small table with two comfortable chairs where you can enjoy a breakfast or lunch. In the double bedroom, with a memory foam mattress and pillows to ensure maximum comfort for guests, two ancient angel wings from Sicilian decorations are attached above the headboard of the bed. The bathroom with relaxing gray and green colors is preceded by a small hallway, thus guaranteeing greater privacy, and is furnished with a comfortable shower and a charming sink made from an ancient Sicilian holy water. The property includes a characteristic balcony overlooking the roofs of Via Gargallo, where you can relax while enjoying a good coffee or reading a book.
Lumia is located right in the center of Ortigia, the peninsula at the tip of Syracuse, which has become the historic center of the city. The location is ideal for reaching the main points of interest in a few minutes on foot: on the corner of Via delle Maestranze, a historic street with the most characteristic and ancient buildings with rounded balconies, 4 minutes from Piazza del Duomo, the main and wonderful square with the baroque cathedral and the nearby Bellomo Gallery just 2 minutes from the Jewish bath and the ancient Giudecca district, one of the most evocative neighborhoods on the island, with artisans’ shops, nightclubs, restaurants, churches, and 8 minutes from the Aretusa spring and the Maniace Castle. With a pleasant walk along the adjacent Via Roma, where the most elegant boutiques are located, you can also reach the temple of Apollo and the characteristic fruit, vegetable and fish market but also ceramics and Sicilian souvenirs in just a few minutes. The small beach of Cala Rossa is also very close on foot. or the stilt houses on the sea, where you can immerse yourself in the crystal clear waters of Sicily. You will live in an extraordinary corner of paradise, where every alley speaks of Sicilian baroque and recalls the magnificence of Magna Graecia!
The accommodation is located in the ZTL area and the road has limited traffic; If you arrive by car, we will take care of communicating your license plate to allow you to comfortably reach the house and unload your luggage.
