1 Bedroom Apartment in Gioiosa Marea

The 4-star residence "Borgo San Francesco" is a newly restored hamlet situated above the seaside town of Gioiosa Marea (Messina). It is perfectly nestled in the green hills of the northeastern coast of Sicily, in an area known as Monte Nebrodi and the Saracen Coast. 
It is an ideal place for those who seek both the tranquility of the countryside and the bustling atmosphere of a typical Sicilian seaside town. At the same time this area is ideal for visiting many other parts of Sicily and allows an escape from mass tourism. Here you can have a more direct contact with the locals and their culture, this usually makes for a more meaningful vacation which leaves long-lasting impressions. 

Within the complex for the guests there is a swimming pool with a shallow end for children and a surrounding sunning area, all perfectly nestled in our green countryside. The property is surrounded by 15,000 square meters of green valley composed of century-old olive and oak trees. Below is a list of recreational and sports activities that are possible. Within the property: •swimming at the pool •archery •bocce •library and reading area (maps and history books on Sicily are available) •children's playground •cooking lessons (upon request) •italian lessons (upon request) Outside the residence: •excursions to the Aeolian Islands, Taormina, Cefalù and more… •mountain bike paths •nature treks •nautical activities (the beaches, canoe rental, motor boating and sailing, Parasailing) •windsurfing •hand gliding