Caol Ishka Hotel Siracusa Map

Caol Ishka is a unique 4 star hotel located in the countryside just a few kilometers away from the island of Ortigia, the historic center of Siracusa. Part rural residence, part design hotel, Caol Ishka combines the timeless charm of a beautifully restored Sicilian farmhouse with the contemporary appeal of an ultra-modern living environment.

In the hotel's 10 guest bedrooms, equipped with the very latest in audiovisual and communication technology, items of designer furniture vie for center stage with antique, gilt framed mirrors, the latter a less than subtle reminder of Sicily's baroque past. Sections of the walls, painted in smoky grey or russet red, have been exposed to reveal centuries-old stones, the ancient rocks ingeniously transformed in works of modern art. Almost all rooms open out on to their own private terrace overlooking the gardens and the surrounding countryside.

Caol Ishka's restaurant, the stylish Zafferano Bistrot, serves exquisitely presented Mediterranean cuisine, inspired by age-old Sicilian recipes and prepared using the products of a land blessed with abundant sunshine and a sea brimming with fish. Zafferano Bistrot's flavor-packed dishes are accompanied by an excellent selection of the island's wines, including the highly prized Sedara Donnafugata and Murgo' Cabernet Sauvignon.

Throughout the long Sicilian summer, guests spend the hottest hours of the day in the hotel's lush green gardens, close to the river Anapo, lazing by the swimming pool or sunbathing on the solarium terrace. Nature lovers will want to visit the nearby Ciane River Nature Reserve and the splendid beaches of Siracusa.

Three good reasons

1. Contemporary design in the countryside of Siracusa.
2. The delicious local cuisine served in the Zafferano Bistrot.
3. The vicinity to the sea and beaches of southwest Sicily.