Don't like mass tourism? Interested in local Sicilian culture? Want to take a dip now and then in the sea?

If "yes" to all three, Casa Maria is the perfect "base camp" for holidays in Sicily. It is located in the old town center of Santa Flavia where traditional bakeries, pizzerias, and of course plenty of cafes are all right around the corner.

Add to those a small supermarket, a variety of green grocers and butcher shops, and you get a complete picture. There are several nearby beaches. The nearest is only a kilometer and a half from Casa Maria. The owner (see contact) also offers additional free access to a private inlet about 7 km away.

Even though Maison Brigitte is located in the historic town center in Santa Flavia does not mean its apartments are just as old. On the contrary - the house was completely renovated in 2017.

Gas, water, and electrical systems meet today's highest standards. In winter, the gas-fired heating provides provides an even warmth while in summer the air conditioning will keep you cool. So you see holidays in Sicily happen year-round!

The uniquely modern and colorful look of the apartments was created by interior designer Chloé Pierron and implemented by local craftsmen.

Casa Chloé in Santa Flavia is perfect for self-organized excursions. "Right around the corner" you'll find mountains, the sea, and ancient history. You can reach it all:

• on foot,
• by bike,
• by train and
• by rental car.

You will find that for all types of trips, Casa Chloé makes the perfect jumping-off point: Many sights are within walking distance, while a bicycle shop is close by and a train station just 100m away. A car rental is only 10min away down the highway. And one of your goals for several excursions will be the Sicilian capital, Palermo:

Casa Chloé is great for convenience and for being "close to civilization". But even for those who like a more urban environment, the apartments are perfect. The reason is Trenitalia. The proximity to the train means that during your holidays in Sicily, you can reach Palermo in just thirty minutes – and that includes the walking time from Casa Chloé to the station.

Palermo is one of the most underrated cities in Europe, despite drawing more and more visitors every year enjoying their holidays in Sicily. Part of the reason is why it is more and more popular is that it's one of the safest cities in Europe.

Indeed, today it could even be called an "anti-mafia" capital. One thing hasn't changed though: the hustle and bustle of its wildly colorful city life. Luckily, Santa Flavia and Casa Chloé offer a perfect contrast – you get the best of both worlds.

Would you like to learn more about Maison Brigitte?
No problem: just download the "instructions" for the apartment below:

Eat and drink

• Water  [PDF]

Environment

• From wind to storm...  [PDF]
• Mosquito - The perfect protection  [PDF]

City

• Beaches  [PDF, 5MB]
• Shops - Insider tips  [PDF]
• Taking the train to Palermo  [PDF]

The holiday apartment Maison Brigitte is supervised by Solemar Sicilia. Solemar Sicilia is a Sicilian-German family-run operation that has offered excellent holiday apartments, Bed & Breakfast and hotel accommodation for thirty years.

In these holiday hotspots:

• Bagheria,
• Cefalù und
• Santa Flavia

Solemar Sicilia also offers

• Italian language courses,
• Cooking courses,
• Diving courses and various excursions.

Holidays in Sicily are at their most wonderful when Solemar Sicilia helps you with their tourism and accommodation service.

• Tel.: +39 091 956 608   (English)
• Email: info@solemar-sicilia.it   (English)