Sailing Escape
Discover the hidden spots of Augusta's coastline, in boat trip made of adventure and relax.
Augusta (SR) · Sicilian East Coast
Unwind.
Unfold.
A place designed for slow days between sea and green sights, right in the middle of Sicily's East Coast — 10 min walk from the water.
Rated exceptional by guests on Booking.com
A place to unwind and unfold
Between sea
and green sights.
The Blue Window opens onto the quieter side of Sicily: blue on one horizon, Mediterranean green on the other. A house designed for the moments in between.
2 double bedrooms
Each with private en-suite bathroom
2 private bathrooms
Toilet, bidet, shower, free toiletries
300 m from the sea
Salt air, a short walk away
Up to 6 guests
Ideal for families or groups of friends
The Spaces
Rooms shaped by light, sea, and silence.
Living Area
01Wide windows, long light, sea on one side and green on the other. A comfortable double sofa bed makes it easy to host up to 6 guests.
Double Bedrooms with Private Bathroom
02Two double bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom. Cotton sheets, shutters half-closed, the sound of Sicily outside — quiet, essential, restorative.
Kitchen
03Espresso in the morning, late dinners with your loved ones. The everyday, made beautiful.
Outdoor
04A pause between sea and green. Breathe in, look out, let the East Coast do the rest.
Facilities
Everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Parking
- Free private parking on site (reservation is not needed)
Internet
- Fast free WiFi
- Suitable for streaming 4K and video calls
Kitchen
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Electric kettle
- Kitchenware
Double Bedrooms with Private Bathroom
- 2 separate double bedrooms
- Sleeps up to 6 guests thanks to a comfortable double sofa bed in the living area
- Double Pillows
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Two Private Bathrooms
- 2 private en-suite bathrooms (one per bedroom)
- Toilet
- Bidet
- Bathtub or shower
- Hairdryer
- Free toiletries
- Towels
- Bathrobe
Living Area
- Dining area
- Comfortable double sofa bed
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mosquito net
- Tile/Marble floor
- Private entrance
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
Outdoors
- Balcony
- Terrace
Outdoor & View
- Sea view
- Garden view
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Key access
Beach
- Beach nearby
Food & Drink
- Tea/Coffee maker
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Italian
Pets
- Pets are allowed on request. An extra charge may apply.
The Sea
Ten minutes walk
from the blue.
Walk out the door, follow the light, and the Ionian is right there. Hidden coves, long swims, the kind of horizon that resets you.
Walking distance Wild coves Snorkelling Stand Up Paddling Views to Etna
Experiences
Live the East Coast,
not just the room.
A few quiet rituals we love — from the sea at dawn to the table at dusk, from Ortigia to the slopes of Etna.
A taste of Sicily
Recipes passed down, ingredients picked nearby, evenings that unfold slowly.
Hidden Coves
Swim, snorkel, paddle for a few hours along the Augusta and Brucoli wild coastline.
East Coast Wanders
Ortigia, Noto, Modica, Catania, Taormina, Etna — the most cinematic stretch of the island, all in about one hour drive reach.
Location
Right in the middle of
Sicily's East Coast.
Augusta sits exactly between Catania and Syracuse — close to the sea, close to everything worth slowing down for.
BY FOOT (10')
The Sea: Acqua Santa Cove
SHORT DRIVE (8')
Augusta historic centre
SHORT DRIVE (5')
Brucoli
SOUTH (30')
Syracuse · Ortigia
BAROQUE HEART (55')
Noto
NORTH (30')
Catania
Inland
Mount Etna
Further south
Ragusa · Modica
Explore South-East Sicily
One sea-view base.
The whole East Coast.
The Blue Window is strategically placed for travellers who want to see Siracusa, Ortigia, Noto, Brucoli and Mount Etna without changing accommodation every two nights.
30 min south
Siracusa & Ortigia
UNESCO Baroque city and the historic island of Ortigia — Greek theatre, seafront market, evening aperitivo on the water.
- Ortigia market
- Greek Theatre & Latomie
- Sunset on the Lungomare
55 min south
Noto
The golden Baroque capital of South-East Sicily, often combined with a swim at the Vendicari nature reserve.
- Noto Cathedral
- Vendicari & Calamosche beach
- Almond-stone façades at sunset
5 MIN NORTH
Brucoli
Tiny fishing village built around a fjord-like inlet — wooden boats, a 15th-century tower, lunch on grilled fish.
- Brucoli inlet swim
- Watchtower walk
- Family trattorias on the quay
8 MIN BY CAR
Augusta
Our own town: a quiet Baroque centre between two natural harbours, with the Spanish Gate and the Hangar district.
- Porta Spagnola
- Hohenstaufen castle
- Megara Hyblaea ruins
30 min north
Catania Airport (CTA)
Sicily's main international airport — the easiest arrival point. We can help you pick up a rental and reach the apartment in 30 minutes.
- Direct A18/A19 motorway
- Rental cars on site
- Catania city in 20 min
Reviews
What guests
remember.
The light. The space. The sea from the windows. And the feeling of being taken care of, quietly.
The Blue Window Apartment
Exceptional · Booking.com
9.7
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"The modern design, bright colours and well-lit open space made us feel really comfortable. Everything was clean and ready for our arrival."
"Gabriele was a fantastic host, so friendly and welcoming, with great recommendations. The apartment was lovely, clean and spacious."
"The atmosphere of the apartment is amazing. Very comfortable, clean and well equipped. A beautiful small bay is within walking distance."
"Gabe was a wonderful host — our stay was way beyond our expectations. The location, the accommodation, impeccable."
"The apartment is totally renovated, with modern style and all comforts. The most beautiful thing is the brightness of the main room — from the huge windows you see the sea."
"Furnished with taste, two steps from the sea. The family that runs it has always been very helpful and kind."
FAQ
Good to know
before you come.
The Blue Window is a sea-view apartment in Augusta (SR), on Sicily's Ionian East Coast, halfway between Catania and Syracuse — a peaceful base to explore Ortigia, Noto, Brucoli and Mount Etna without changing accommodation.
Siracusa and the historic island of Ortigia are about 30 minutes south by car (≈30 km). It is an easy day trip or evening out — leave after breakfast, return after the sunset aperitivo on the seafront.
Noto, the golden Baroque capital of South-East Sicily, is about 55 minutes south (≈70 km), often combined in a day with the Vendicari nature reserve and a swim at Calamosche or San Lorenzo beach.
Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is only 30 minutes north by car (≈40 km) on the A18/A19 motorway — the easiest arrival point for international travellers flying into South-East Sicily.
Around 300 meters — about a 10-minute walk through quiet streets and a short coastal path to Acqua Santa cove, our nearest swimming spot.
Yes — free on-site parking is always available for our guests. The apartment is on a calm residential street, so loading and unloading the car is easy.
Yes. A rental car gives you full freedom to reach Ortigia, Noto, Brucoli, the Vendicari reserve, Mount Etna, Catania and the hidden coves of the East Coast — most of them within a 30–60 minute drive.
Yes. The apartment has fast fibre Wi-Fi, a bright dining area suitable as a workspace, and a quiet residential setting — a comfortable base for digital nomads and slow travellers on longer stays.
Acqua Santa cove (10-min walk), Granatello and Costa Saracena (10–15 min by car), Brucoli's rocks and inlet (10 min), and the wild beaches of the Magnisi peninsula and Vendicari reserve within 30–60 minutes.
Yes. The space is bright and quiet, with comfortable bedrooms, an equipped kitchen and easy access to family-friendly beaches like Granatello and Costa Saracena.
Standard check-in is from 3pm and check-out by 10am. Earlier check-in or later check-out can usually be arranged on request, depending on the day's bookings — just write to us in advance.
Small, well-behaved pets are welcome on request. Please let us know in advance so we can prepare the apartment accordingly.
English, Spanish and Italian fluently. We're happy to share recommendations, restaurant bookings, sailing trips or itineraries in one of these language.
Booking directly with us guarantees the best available rate with no platform fees, a more personal welcome, flexible check-in when possible, and tailored local suggestions you won't find on listing sites.
May, June and September are the sweet spot: warm sea, long evenings, almost no crowds. July–August are livelier and hotter; April and October stay quiet, green and ideal for walking and food.
Within about one hour's drive: Ortigia/Siracusa, Noto, Vendicari reserve, Catania, Mount Etna, Taormina, Ragusa Ibla and Modica. It is one of the few bases that puts all of South-East Sicily within easy reach.
Yes. Supermarkets, bakeries, fishmongers and trattorias are within a 5-minute drive or short walk in Augusta's town centre.
Plan your stay
Open your blue window.
Tell us your dates. We'll shape a stay that lets you unwind, and unfold.
Contact
Write to us.
We'll be happy to answer.
Directly, personally — no front desk in between. Tell us your dates and what kind of stay you have in mind.
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