The east coast of Sicily is dominated by the presence of Mount Etna, the volcano that has always conditioned and moulded the contours of the landscape and the weather conditions of the whole stretch of coast from Catania to Taormina, where you can follow a procession of attractive villages lying on the coast of black lava. Villa le Agavi is up in the hills of Acireale, in a wonderful position with a superb view, with the hill sloping gently down to the sea, through olive trees and colourful lemon groves. Behind the villa rises the imposing shape of Mount Etna. The villa, a classic old aristocratic sicilian home, lies inside its own grounds with typical mediterranean flora, and has large terraces with a view of the sea and pergolas furnished for relaxation, as well as a private 8x14m swimming-pool. The owners live in an independant house about 100 m from the property. The furnishings of the large living-room and of the dining-room consist mostly of typical old sicilian furniture, and the kitchen with dishwasher is well-equipped and functional. Pozzillo with its lava coast, is about 3 kms from Villa le Agavi, whereas the free-access beaches are about 5 kms away towards Taormina. There are several typical coastal villages within a few minutes drive, such as Acicastello, Acitrezza and Santa Tecia, where besides the natural beauty of the area you will also find several restaurants that prepare the excellent sicilian cooking based on fish and vegetables. Catania, with its beautiful baroque town centre, is about 20 kms away and Taormina about 25. You can go up to the top of Etna using the Mareneve road, that winds up through woods and extinct lava in about 30 minutes by car. Transport from the airport to the villa or guided tours can be organised for an extra charge. Sat-TV
500 m² - sleeps 12+2 - 6 bedrooms GROUND FLOOR: large living-room with fireplace and access to the garden from a pergola with table and chairs, dining-room, 1 twin bedroom with bathroom with shower, kitchen, laundry, 1 double bedroom with bathroom with shower . FIRST FLOOR: 1 double bedroom with terrace with view of the sea and bathroom with tub, 1 double bedroom with bathroom with tub, 1 double bedroom with terrace, 1 double bedroom with bathroom with tub and shower, living-room with double sofa-bed, fireplace and pianoforte and access to the terrace with view of the sea.