Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to frequently asked questions about the Kind of Blue vacation home, located in the heart of the Plemmirio region in Siracusa: location, the sea, how to get there, amenities, and the surrounding area.

The villa is located about 150 meters from the sea, near Capo Meli, at entrance 26 of the Plemmirio Marine Protected Area. A 7-minute walk takes you to a rocky coastline with convenient concrete platforms, ideal for swimming and snorkeling.

Along the rocky coastline, just a few minutes’ walk from the villa, within the Plemmirio Marine Protected Area, you can explore the seabed by swimming and snorkeling. For more details about the protected area, visit the official website at plemmirio.eu.

Yes: the beaches at Arenella and Fontane Bianche are just a short distance from the house.

The easiest option is to rent a car at the Catania airport. Alternatively, bus line 123 (Strada del Mare, Sais Autolinee) connects Siracusa to Plemmirio, and taxi service is available in the city.

Yes, there is free parking on the property.

Yes, there are a couple of bicycles at the house that you can borrow or rent to explore the Plemmirio coast in an eco-friendly way.

The nearest convenience store is Alimentari Plemmirio Aglianò (268 Via Capo Murro di Porco), about 750 meters away and open from June through September. Alimentari Plemmirio (157 Via Capo Murro di Porco) is 1.6 km away. For fresh fish, mussels, and local oysters, visit Pescheria Onda Blu at 13 Via della Maddalena. The nearest pharmacy is Farmacia del Mare, about 4.7 km away.

Recommended places include: Ristorante Bar Lido Varco 23 (850 m, open June through September), La Svolta del Gusto, a bar, deli, and ice cream shop (1 km), Pizzeria 1000 Luci (3 km), Ristorante Ostrica Park (3.9 km), and Ristorante L’Asteria Blu (4.2 km, open from June through September).

The apartment in the villa is spacious and bright, with a furnished panoramic terrace and a Mediterranean garden featuring typical Sicilian plants. Inside: air conditioning and heating, free high-speed Wi-Fi, a fully equipped kitchen, bedrooms with high-quality linens, and a modern bathroom with a shower and hairdryer.

No, dogs and cats are not allowed. Miciogatto the cat lives on the property, and Renata takes care of a group of stray cats on the street: please do not feed them.

Yes, but it's high in calcium: we recommend drinking bottled water. There are free filtered water dispensers throughout the city.

There may still be mosquitoes in the garden despite pest control measures; we recommend using repellents and insecticides.