The ancient Villa Stefania (1902), entirely renovated 10 years ago, is located in Castanea, a small village located 8Km from the center of Messina and close to some of the best Sicilian paradises as Taormina, Eolian island and Milazzo With the reservation we can provide an optional private sailing trip to Capo Milazzo in a 13mt long Sailing Boat. Ask the owner for details The space The ancient “Villa Stefania” (built in 1902), entirely renovated 10 years ago, is located in “Castanea delle Furie” a small village located about 8 Km from the center of Messina. Its position, on the hills that dominate Messina (altitude 500 m), sorrounded by a pinewood offer a runaway from the typical sicilian hot and a great view on the Tirreno Sea with the Milazzo Gulf and the Eolian Islands. Villa Stefania was chosen as one of the best villas in Sicily by the organization Le Vie Dei Tesori. “Villa Stefania” has a surface of 380 square meters, 2 floors, a small sightseeing tower and a wide garden (15.000 mq) with pines, acapantus, rosemary, oleanders and hawthorns. Distance from the main attractions: Messina city center 8 km, main beaches in Ganzirri, Torre Faro, Pace (Tirreno and Ionio sea) 12 Km, Milazzo with its castle and the ships for the Eolian Islands 35 Km, Taormina 60 Km. Activities: The location is perfect to easily enjoy at the same time the beautiful Sicilian beaches and the green, wild vegetation with walks, trekking, horse walks. Facilities: On the arriving day you will be welcomed by the owner of the Villa who will show you also all the main attractions and give you all the best tips to enjoy your holiday. They will offer you also the opportunities of car rentals and sailing boat tours on request. Shuttle service from/to the airport of Catania available on request. Languages: Italian, English, German Guest access The full house and the huge garden Other things to note Special Infos about COVID-Pandemic: In times of COVID Pandemic this Villa offers extra advantages over standard Hotel accomodations. 1) A thorough cleaning is routinely performed immediately before each rental; 2) During your stay you and your family will be the only guests of the villa, thus respecting social distancing will not be an issue; 3) Messina has registered since Mid-May no new COVID cases and Sicily has fortunately overall not registered many COVID cases (About 3.400 cases over 5 million Inhabitants, data updated on 31st May 2020). Optional private sailing trip to Capo Milazzo in a 13mt long Sailing Boat. Ask the owner for details