Gelso Bianco: villa that sleeps 8 people in 4 bedrooms, located in Catania, Sicily, Italy.

Sleeps	8
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	3
Floor Area	155 m²

Sleeps

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor Area

155 m²

Property Description

Comfortable farm estate "Gelso Bianco". On the outskirts, 8 km from the centre of Misterbianco, 10 km from the centre of Catania, in a sunny position, 10 km from the sea. For shared use: property 80 ha (fenced), garden 10'000 m2 (fenced) with flowers and trees, swimming pool (10 x 5 m, depth 120 - 190 cm, 30.05.-31.10.). Table tennis, garden furniture. Available: bicycles (4) (extra). Room cleaning daily on request (extra). Cook on request (extra). Breakfast on request (extra). Parking at the house. Grocery 4 km, supermarket 4 km, shopping centre 4 km, restaurant 6 km, sandy beach 13 km. Tennis 13 km. Nearby attractions: Punto Escursioni per l'Etna 42 km, Siracusa 55 km, Caltagirone 60 km, Taormina 65 km, Noto 90 km, Modica 120 km. Please note: car recommended. The owner lives on the same property. Motorway 1.5 km from the property. Airfield 7 km from the property.

Interior Description

6-room semi-detached house 155 m2 on 2 levels. Tasteful furnishings: large living/dining room with open-hearth fireplace and air conditioning. Exit to the garden, to the patio. 1 room with 2 beds, bath/bidet/WC and TV (flat screen), air conditioning. Kitchen (4 hot plates, microwave, freezer, electric coffee machine). Heating, air-conditioning, boiler (40 litres). Upper floor: (exterior staircase) living room with TV and satellite TV (flat screen). Exit to the terrace. 1 double bedroom with shower/WC and TV (flat screen), air conditioning. Exit to the terrace. 1 room with 2 beds and air conditioning. Exit to the terrace. 1 large double bedroom with sloping ceilings, ceiling height 350 - 120 cm with fan. Shower/WC. Heating, air-conditioning, boiler (80 litres). Heating available only from 01.12. to 31.03. Terrace 50 m2, large patio 100 m2, roofed. Terrace furniture, barbecue. View of the mountains and the garden. Facilities: washing machine, iron, hair dryer. Internet (WiFi, free). Not suitable for small children. On the first floor: to access the living-room, a passage required by a room.

Location Catania, Sicily, Italy

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Airports: Catania (Cta), 16.4 Km

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Can You Climb Mount Etna On Vacation In Sicily?

Mount Etna is one of Italy’s most iconic, and destructive, peaks. If you are enjoying a stay in one of our villas in Sicily, it will be a looming presence for the entirety of your time on the gorgeous island, always visible above the stunning landscape. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, and the highest in Europe, Mount Etna is located on the east coast of the island and is called mongibello (beautiful mountain) by the people of Sicily. Rising above the city of Catania and the surrounding greenery, the mountain paints a striking picture of white snow against black bands of lava, burning red fires, and smoke rising overhead. Impressive, awe-inspiring, iconic, and boasting amazing views over the island and the coast, it is possible to scale this famous volcano for yourself. So, if you’re staying in one of our vacation rentals in Sicily and you are thinking about an excursion up the Beautiful Mountain, then read on:

The stunning church of St. Benedict of Crociferi in Catania city in Sicily is a magnificent place to visit! It is located in via Crociferi that has been declared, along with the historical centre of Catania, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its historical value and intricate beauty.

Many regard the church of St. Benedict of Crociferi as being one of the most beautiful Baroque style 18th century churches in all of Europe! The foundations of the original church dates back to 1334 and the building itself has been subject to many design changes over the centuries. It was rebuilt after a devastating earthquake in 1693 which destroyed much of the original building.

Beautiful frescoes illustrate the walls behind the high altar, which has become one of the focal points of this ancient and sacred place. The contrast of dark and light colours through the building is sure to capture your gaze and interest for quite some time as you walk around. Intricate imagery and architectural designs face you wherever you look here and emanate a grand and majestic presence.

On the east coast of Sicily lies the splendid city of Catania, the second largest on the island of Sicily. It has had an unfortunate history of violent earthquakes over the centuries that have forced its inhabitants to rebuild from scratch many times!

It has also been plagued by volcanic eruptions from the tallest volcanic in Europe that stands over it called Mount Etna! The worst one occurred in 1669 when the city was practically buried under a sea of molten lava and ash. Catania has been buried a record seventeen times under the outpouring of Mount Etna’s eruptions since the beginning of recorded history!

Catania has been uniquely rebuilt using hardened lava as the building material. This had lead to the nickname ’The Grey City’ because of all the new buildings that have been built from the extrusive igneous rock. Many would wonder why anyone would choose to live here, but if you come to visit, you’ll soon find out!

The construction of the magnificent Ursino castle in Catania in the early 1200s was ordered under the rule of Frederick II. It was a testament to Frederick’s multicultural style of governance as the castle plans blended styles from both eastern and western design.

Come to Sicily and book a vacation rental near Catania where you can easily explore all the treasures this area of the region and island has to offer you!

Ursino castle originally stood directly overlooking the Sicilian coast and was a mighty structure of security for Catania.

Catania is Sicily’s second city and a rather special gem in Italy. Overlooked by Mount Etna (and by a lot of travellers, unfortunately), it is a picturesque cityscape that is a little rough around the edges but in the most rugged and charming of ways. It is filled with architectural beauties, cultural and historical riches, Baroque piazzas, grandeur that is crumbling just a little, famously vibrant markets full of famously delicious food, hip bars, excellent museums, abundant energy, bargains, and surprises. If you have found a vacation rental in Sicily and you are exploring the wider island, it is a must-see. Or, if you are looking for a holiday destination within Sicily, Catania, which is often overlooked in favour of the capital of Palermo, is a wonderful and unexpected delight. Browse our vacation rentals in Catania here.

There is lots of see and do in the city and lots of unique charms to be uncovered so, if you’re heading to Catania, keep an eye out for these highlights…

Spend an evening of exquisite music at the Teatro Massimo Bellini in the Sicilian city of Catania! This majestic opera house is named after the famous locally born composer Vincenzo Bellini. Bellini was greatly loved by the people of Sicily.

His cleverly woven melodies were distinctive in style and were so elegant that it earned him the nickname, The Swan of Catania’.

Choose from a superb range of villas in Sicily where you can spend a few days visiting the many attractions of the island, including Teatro Massimo Bellini in Catania.

In 1890, the 1200 seats of this lavish theatre were filled with eager spectators who witnessed the masterpiece of Bellini’s called ‘Norma’ and from then, it has been filled frequently with opera and classical music lovers who come to hear the legacy of Bellini’s music and other great works.

Gelso Bianco

Comfortable flat with pool, A/C, WIFI, TV and parking

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Location Catania, Sicily, Italy

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Read More About The Catania Area

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Visit The Stunning Ursino Castle In Catania!

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Attend The Stunning Teatro Massimo Bellini In Catania

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