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Illustration of Ortigia's eastern seafront with the little Cala Rossa beach, the rocks and the turquoise water
Ortigia · Syracuse

Ammira
Holiday House

A house on the eastern sea, a stone's throw from the little Cala Rossa beach and Forte Vigliena.

The house

The patio, all to yourself

A sheltered patio among Ortigia's old walls, with a table and four chairs for breakfast or dinner outdoors, amid the scent of jasmine and the colour of bougainvillea.

Just steps away: the eastern sea, Forte Vigliena and the little Cala Rossa beach.

Private patioJasmine and bougainvilleaSea steps away
Video

The house in one minute

Geraniums on the windowsill, lemon-painted majolica, Ortigia stone in the walls, the bright bedroom. And outside, the eastern sea.

Turn the sound on with the audio button in the video.

The roomsThe detailsOrtigia from the sea
For our guests

Bikes are free

You'll find bicycles at the house, free for you to use. Ortigia is best explored by bike: the eastern seafront, the market, the Cathedral and the little Cala Rossa beach are just a few pedal strokes away.

Just ask when you arrive: we'll get them ready for you.

Free to useFor all guestsOrtigia by bike
In the house

What you'll find at Ammira

A single-floor apartment with a private entrance, air conditioning and fast Wi-Fi, plus a courtyard all to yourselves.

Sleeping

  • Bedroom with a double bed
  • Sofa bed in the living room: up to 3 guests
  • Blackout curtains
  • Wardrobe and chest of drawers
  • Extra pillows and blankets

Kitchen

  • Oven and induction hob
  • Fridge with freezer
  • Nespresso machine and coffee
  • Pots, dishes, wine glasses and dining table
  • Oil, salt and pepper

Bathroom and linen

  • Sheets and towels included
  • Toiletries: shampoo, shower gel and soap
  • Hairdryer and bidet
  • Free beach towels, on request
  • Washing machine, iron and drying rack

Comfort

  • Heating and cooling air conditioner: in winter it warms the house in minutes
  • Fast Wi-Fi
  • Smart TV
  • All on one floor, no stairs
  • Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, first aid kit

Outdoors

  • Private courtyard with table and chairs
  • Breakfast and dinner outdoors
  • Free bicycles
  • Beach chairs and umbrella
  • The sea a few steps away, on the seafront

Check-in

  • Self check-in with a key box
  • Check-in from 5 pm to 9 pm
  • Check-out by 10 am
  • Smoking only in the courtyard
  • Ortigia is a limited traffic zone: paid garages nearby
Reviews

What our guests say

Airbnb 4.96/5 103 reviews Guest favourite · Superhost Booking.com 9.7/10 Exceptional 72 reviews Location9.9 Facilities9.8 Cleanliness9.7 Value for money9.7 Comfort9.6
«Tutto ineccepibile. Struttura a due passi dal castello e dal mare. La proprietaria mette anche gratuitamente a disposizione due biciclette, con le quali si può comodamente girare l'isola in pochissimo tempo.»
Guest on Booking.com
«The host has thought of everything you could need or want. It was spotless, stylish, and very comfortable. We will be back for a longer stay.»
Guest on Booking.com
«Piccolo appartamento molto curato, pulito, dotato di tutto il necessario per un soggiorno piacevole. Posizione ottima, vicino al lungomare.»
Guest on Booking.com
«La vicinanza al lungomare di Ortigia, la doccia spaziosa e la bottiglietta di limoncello in regalo.»
Guest on Booking.com

Scores and quotes from Airbnb and Booking.com, updated on 6 November 2026. Tap a score to read all the reviews.

Surroundings

Ortigia, steps away

Castello Maniace at the tip of Ortigia
10 min

Maniace Castle

Frederick II's castle at the tip of the island.

The Fountain of Arethusa with its papyrus and the sea
7 min

Fountain of Arethusa

Fresh water and papyrus, right by the sea.

Piazza Duomo lit up in the evening
7 min

The Cathedral

The baroque cathedral built on the temple of Athena.

The stalls of the Ortigia market
14 min

The market

Fish, citrus and spices every morning.

Experiences

Days at Ammira

Ortigia seen from the sea, with boats passing by

By boat around Ortigia

Around the island: the sea caves, the castle and our coastline seen from the water.

Lemon granita and brioche

Granita and brioche

The Sicilian breakfast, at the café round the corner.

The sun deck on the rocks below Forte Vigliena
2 min

A swim at Forte Vigliena

The sun deck on the rocks below the fort, with crystal-clear water: two minutes from the house.

The Due Frati rock along the cycle path
16 min

Cycling along the coast

Take our bikes on the Rossana Maiorca cycle path: 7 km by the sea, past the Due Frati rock and little coves with free sun decks, to the old tuna fishery.

Sunset over the Great Harbour seen from the Fountain of Arethusa
7 min

Sunset at the Fountain of Arethusa

The sun sets behind the Great Harbour among the sailing boats: watch it from the balustrade.

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We look forward to welcoming you to Ortigia

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