With a peaceful location 4 km outside Syracuse, Villa Cristina offers landscaped gardens and a large veranda where meals from the traditional restaurant are served On-site parking is free Rooms are air conditioned and have a traditional Sicilian design They all feature a TV, private bathroom and a patio area An Italian breakfast is served each morning and can be enjoyed outdoors in warm weather A car is recommended for guests stating at Cristina Villa, which is easily reached from the A18 motorway The island of Ortygia, Syracuses historic centre, is 15 minutes drive away