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Hotel Villa Cannizzo, Modica

This elegant three star hotel in Sicily is situated in Modica, a medieval town half an hour south of Ragusa in the island's south-eastern corner, a place of unspoilt beauty and ancient civilisation. As well as the nearby coastline of sandy beaches, this elegant white-painted nineteenth-century mansion gives access to a fascinating culture, stretching back to the Ancient Greeks. Catacombs, cathedrals and spectacular coastline caves are hugely popular with visitors. Siracusa is nearby, one of Greece's earliest colonies, where the ruin of Greek Neapolis is arranged around an archaeological park on land jutting out into the blue Mediterranean. The area's towns were rebuilt in Baroque style after complete destruction by the 1693 earthquake; the towns of Ragusa, Noto and Modica itself are gems of Baroque-style beauty, situated in some of the most rugged and dramatic landscape you will ever see. Whether you want to explore the rich past of ancient civilisation or soak up the sunny beauty of a wild coastline, the province of Siracusa offers it all.

The Hotel Villa Cannizzo, Modica can be reached via the Catania motorway and is about 100km from Fontanarossa airport. White-painted, fronted by palm trees and with a sparkling blue outdoor pool and ancient stone courtyard, this hotel is close to a Mediterranean idyll. All its rooms benefit from a balcony or courtyard. They also have air conditioning, shower and colour TV. There is an outdoor play area, safety deposit boxes and sunbed, while business facilities include internet access. But best of all is the glittering pool and the genuine Sicilian feel of the place. To enjoy the unique history and beauty of this southern coast, this Sicily hotel would be hard to beat.

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Double room from €50