Hotel: Casa Talia
Where: Sicily, Southern Italy
Highlights: Small bed & breakfast // Independent units with private terraces // Ample outdoor space with gardens and hammocks // Breakfast served outdoors under the olive tree // Views of the historical city // Local materials: stone walls, lime plaster, cane roofs and tiled floors renovated by the owners/architects
Surroundings: Casa Talia is located in the mountain town of Modica on the Island of Sicily. The town is a UNESCO Heritage Site and is located at the south of the island close to the sea. The surrounding countryside is characterized by stone walls, olive trees, almond trees and carobs. The nearby harbour of Pozzallo has a hydrofoil that will take you to Malta.
Rates: Starting at 130 Euro for 2 people.
Photo credits top to bottom: Andrea Ferrari, except #3/4 by Simone Aprile, #2 by Matteo Cirenei
Would you sleep here? Does Sicily call you? Do you have any other Sicily hotel recommendations?
Thanks. xx Bianca
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Oh my. I certainly hope I can afford one of your Italian vacations either next year or in the near future. This is heavenly.
Hi Wendy,
I hope you can join us too! On the subject of money see my thoughts titled: Is Italy expensive? I don’t know if I can afford it on this post: http://www.italianfix.com/travel/faqs/
Oh yes Casa Talia is gorgeous, a wonderful place to just unwind and recharge. I love the simplicity, Sicily holds a special place in my heart. ciao for now Lisa x
The view from under the olive tree is what had me. Then I looked at the rooms and I was like, oh yeah, gotta share this beauty. Thanks Lisa. xx Bianca
wow, all these spaces call to me!!!!