🚗 GETTING HERE

Arriving by car

The island of Ortigia is a Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL), so to drive in you'll need a paid parking option:

• Garage Ortigia Parking — a small, guarded 24/7 garage, only a 5-minute walk from Casa Lureca. Booking is required in advance by phone.

• Autopark Ortigia — a small, guarded 24/7 garage, only a 2-minute walk from Casa Lureca. Booking is required in advance via the link provided.

• City parking — Download the EasyPark app to pay and manage your stay easily through several city authorised but unguarded parkings.

Arriving without a car 🌱

Ortigia is easy to reach car-free from Catania Airport, Palermo, or any other major city in Sicily. The Syracuse bus terminal is only a 20-minute walk from Casa Lureca.

🗺️ DIRECTIONS

👉 Direct link on Google Maps.

🔑 SELF CHECK-IN Once you arrive at Via del Crocefisso 42, go one gate ahead to number 40. On the left of the entrance gate, you'll find a smart lock labeled "Casa Lureca", on its right another smart lock without label, THAT’S THE ONE FOR YOU! Enter the code 0042 and pull down the small black lever to retrieve your set of keys. Long key for the gate of Via Del Crocifisso 40, small one for the door lock.

🕒 CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT • Check-in: from 4:00 PM • Check-out: by 10:00 AM

🔑 At check-out, please return the keys to the smart lock at the entrance gate (the same one you used on arrival). Reminder to leave 80EUR in cash on the table for the cleaning person. We kindly ask you to respect these times so we can properly clean and prepare the apartment for the next guests.

📶 WI-FI & APPLIANCES

Network: Casa Lureca and/or Casa Lureca 2

Password: ahyue1jkgkl%

❄️ AIR CONDITIONING

The A/C is right by the apartment entrance and very easy to use. Keep doors and windows closed when the A/C is on. Use it reasonably — for the sake of the planet and energy consumption. 🌍

🗑️ WASTE & RECYCLING

Ortigia has a door-to-door waste collection system on a strict schedule, so please follow these instructions carefully:

• Use the sorting bins under the kitchen sink, plus the organic waste bin.

• Leave the corresponding waste outside the entrance gate, directly on the street AFTER 7:00 PM on the following nights:

  • Monday: Plastic In plastic bag(s)

  • Tuesday / Thursday / Sunday: Organic In biodegradable bags, in a bin

  • Wednesday Mixed / non-recyclable In plastic bag(s), in a bin

  • Friday Glass & Paper Not bagged, in a bin

• 📜 HOUSE RULES

  • No parties allowed.

  • Strictly no open flames or fires.

  • Smoking is not allowed. Smoking indoors or on the balconies incurs a €200 extra cleaning fee.

  • Pets are not allowed upon request.

  • No unregistered guests allowed.

  • No eating or drinking in the bedroom.

  • Turn off the A/C when you leave the property.

  • Do not flush paper towels, tampons, pads, or any trash down the toilet — please use the designated bin.

  • Take care of your keys. Lost keys incur an €80 replacement fee.

  • Protect the furnishings.

  • Do not rearrange or move the furniture.

  • Before leaving, please do your dishes — otherwise an extra €50 cleaning fee applies.

  • Please respect the recycling system (see above).

  • No illegal substances allowed on the premises.

    🍴 FOOD & DRINKS NEARBY A few of our local favourites, all within easy walking distance. ☕ Coffee, Granita & Gelato • Tinkité (Via Giudecca) — lovely spot for coffee and smoothies. • Gusto — the best gelato in Ortigia. • Cca' e Dda' — the best granita in Ortigia. 🥪 Lunch & Light Bites • Fratelli Burgio — two locations: an incredible sandwich counter inside the Ortigia market (lunch only), and a bar at the port perfect for sunset drinks. • A Putia — hugely popular lunch spot. 🍷 Aperitivo & Wine • Enoteca Solaria — a fantastic wine shop with a curated selection of both natural and traditional wines, plus excellent food. • Cortile Verga — lovely bubbles and light food for aperitivo, with plenty of vegetarian options. 🍽️ Dinner • Schiticchio — the best pizza in Ortigia, with a great wine list. • Divino Mare — seafood and natural wines. • Kaleido (Via Pompeo Picherali) — elevated sushi with an incredible view. 🌊 NATURE & EXPERIENCES Beaches & Nature • Oasi del Gelsomineto — a nature reserve just outside Syracuse with a beautiful beach and river. • Riserva del Plemmirio — a stunning marine nature reserve. • Cala Rossa & Spiaggia Diana (al Forte) — the two best swimming spots in Ortigia itself. Culture & History • Neapolis Archaeological Park • Museo Archeologico Paolo Orsi • The Greek Theatre of Syracuse Wellness • Meysel Beauty — massages, manicures, and pedicures. Ask for Margherita! Enjoy your stay in Ortigia! 💙 If you need anything at all, we're just a message away.