A former fisherman’s cottage, Casa Tecla has been recently given a clever and original makeover preserving the best original features whilst adding a modern and bright twist. At the rear is a small and private garden, complete with (heated) jacuzzi pool. A former fisherman’s cottage, Casa Tecla has been recently given a clever and original makeover preserving the best original features whilst adding a modern and bright twist. At the rear is a small and private garden, complete with (heated) jacuzzi pool. A little gate opens from the garden directly onto the lava rock coastline with swimming directly from the rocks in the clearest of waters. Location In the centre of the small fishing village of Santa Tecla which is strung along the coast below Acireale, it is just a short walk to a small choice of restaurants and pizzerias and a convenient mini market. Just about midway between Catania and popular Taormina, this is an ideal base for exploring Acireale, the Cyclops Riviera and the slopes of Mount Etna. Outside Casa Tecla Hydro massage pool - 2.50 x 2.00, depth 0.80. Heated to 26 degrees. Sea View Garden - private walled garden with lawn and sea view with gate to rocky coast. Sun beds. Shower. Dining Terrace - Paved courtyard area with sun shade, table and chairs, garden seating, Barbecue - purpose built barbecue, sink. Laundry - Washing machine Inside Casa Tecla Ground Floor Open Plan Living Area Sitting area - 2 seater sofa, 4 chairs, dining table and chairs, TV. with DVD player. French doors to sea view terrace. Dining area - round table and 4 chairs, French doors to garden. Kitchen area - 4 ring gas hob and double electric oven, dishwasher, microwave, large fridge/freezer. Door to barbecue area. Shower room - Walk-in shower, hand basin, bidet, WC Floor First Floor Double bedroom - double bed, wardrobe, sea view window. Air con unit. Twin bedroom - 2 single beds, wardrobe, sea view window. Air con unit Shower room - Walk-in shower, hand basin, bidet, WC Housekeeping Your Villa will be prepared for you on arrival with fresh bath and hand towels and beds will be made up. Bed linen and house towels will be changed every 7 days. Bedrooms and bathrooms weekly clean. Wifi - free Parking - Allocated parking for 1 car. *Electricity & Air-Con - 200 kwh per week is included in the price (reasonable consumption). Usage above 200 kwh per week, will be payable locally at 0.40€/kwh There is a Security Deposit of 300 euros. Check in/Check out Check-in: 16:00 - 21:00, Late arrivals: 21:00 - 22:30 only if agreed charged 50€ Check-out: 08:00 - 10:00 Tourist Tax - payable locally € 1,00 per night, up to max 5 nights, except children under 16 years. Acireale is an ancient spa town on the eastern coast of Sicily, 20 km to the north of Catania. Its history has been scarred by earthquakes and the volcanic eruptions of Mount Etna that have redesigned the area on several occasions. The most recent reconstruction – following the earthquake in 1693 – gave rise to the typically baroque magnificence we see today making the town one of Sicily’s most beautiful. Of particular importance are the church of San Sebastiano, the Zelantea art gallery, the traditional puppet theatre and the cathedral square with its fascinating baroque architecture. Acireale is also famous for its carnival procession of painted carts and allegorical papier maché figures that attract tourists from all over the world. The surrounding area has no less to offer with its volcanic landscape, the Cyclops Riviera, Aci Trezza, Aci Castello; the little fishing villages of Santa Tecla, Stazzo, Santa Maria la Scala… located below the Timpa promontory made of, layers of ancient lava deposits that reach the height of 200 metres. Nowadays the Timpa is covered with rich vegetation and is of significant naturalistic and geological interest. Beach 1m (rocky) Restaurants 3 Included services: - Enhanced Clean : Price: included in the booking - ABTA Member Y1824: Price: included in the booking - Bed Linen & Bathroom Towels: Price: included in the booking - Pool/Beach Towels: Price: included in the booking - Fully Refundable Villa (Covid-19*): Price: included in the booking - Welcome Bag (Greece): Price: included in the booking Optional services: - Cot/Crib: Price: included in the booking. Available items: 2. - Second High Chair: Price: 20 € per booking. Available items: 2. - Second Cot : Price: 20 € per booking. Available items: 2. - Baby high chair: Price: included in the booking. Available items: 2.