Acitrezza Sicily
The setting for Verga's "The House by the Medlar Tree", a fishing town land of the mythological Cyclops.
Giovanni Verga increased the fame of Acitrezza, when he chose the town as the setting for his novel "The House by the Medlar Tree", which tells the tale of an Acitrezza fishing family, doomed to live in extreme poverty.
Acitrezza had already been mentioned in the epic tale, the Odysseus: the giant Polifemo, blinded by Ulysses, attempted to retaliate by using the mountain tops, the Faraglioni di Acitrezza. Today Acitrezza's economy is still based on fishing, although the tourist industry is in continual expansion thanks not only to its literary fame but also to its spectacular coastline.
Suggested hotels Acitrezza and surroundings
Sicily 5 stars luxury
Atlantis Bay Taormina
Grand Hotel Atlantis Bay, Taormina, Sicily is a superb 5 star luxury hotel situated in the magnificent bay "Baia delle Sirene". Gazing out over sparkling blue and emerald green waters, the hotel is...
Grand Hotel Mazzarò Sea Palace Taormina
One of Sicily's most outstanding hotels, the Grand Hotel Mazzarò Sea Palace at Taormina Mare enjoys a splendid position nestled amidst the dramatic rocky outcrops which characterize the...
Grand Hotel San Pietro Taormina
Grand Hotel San Pietro situated in Taormina, Sicily, is a superb modern hotel, equipped with state of the art technology and all of the facilities of the finest five star luxury hotel. The...
Grand Hotel Timeo Taormina
Since the early 19th century and the era of the Grand Tour, Grand Hotel Timeo has been a favourite establishment for travellers visiting the famous Sicilian seaside town of Taormina. This splendid...
Sicily 5 stars
Excelsior Grand Hotel Catania
This elegant five star hotel in the heart of the beautiful Sicilian city of Catania, has 176 beautiful rooms including 158 double rooms, 5 junior suites and 13 suites. The rooms of the Excelsior...
La Plage Resort Taormina - Isola Bella
Opening end of February 2009. Hotel la Plage enjoys a fabulous location in the bay of Isola Bella, at the feet of the historic city of Taormina. Recent renovation work has given the hotel a...
San Domenico Palace Hotel Taormina
The five star San Domenico Palace Hotel, in Taormina, Sicily, was built on the site of a 15th century monastery, the original structure of which is still conserved. Surrounded by beautiful gardens,...
Sicily 4 stars
Castello di San Marco Calatabiano
The Castello San Marco, enjoys an idyllic location just 50 meters above the sea, at Calatabiano, offering beautiful views of nearby Taormina and Mount Etna. The castle, immersed in four hectares of...
Grand Hotel Miramare Taormina
This splendid villa immersed in green parkland and with a fabulous view across the sea towards the Messina Straight and the Calabrian coastline was built in 1922 for the Lo Turco Family and...
Hotel Baia Taormina Marina d'Agrò
The Hotel Baia Taormina, perched on the cliff edge overlooking the deep blue Mediterranean sea is a masterpiece of modern architecture, built in complete harmony with the natural environment in...
Hotel Monte Tauro Taormina
Hotel Monte Tauro, in Taormina is a strikingly beautiful modern hotel, built in the 1970's following a sophisticated futuristic design which exploited to the full the hotel's stunning position...
Hotel Villa Carlotta Taormina
Villa Carlotta is a fabulous four star hotel which enjoys an enviable position on the cliffs of the world famous resort of Taormina, with views out over the sea and the slopes of Mount Etna. The...
Russott Hotel Giardini Naxos
Just moments away from Sicily's magnificent seafront city of Taormina, lies the world famous beach resort of Giardini Naxos: home to the 4 star Russott Hotel. This large establishment offers guest...
Villa Ducale Taormina
The Hotel Villa Ducale is situated in what is arguably the most exclusive and panoramic part of Taormina. The villa, once belonging to members of the Sicilian aristocracy, has only recently been...
Villa Sant'Andrea Taormina Mazzarò
It would be hard to imagine a more beautiful setting for a hotel, than that enjoyed by Taormina's Villa Sant'Andrea: surrounded by lush subtropical gardens and just steps away from the warm sea...
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