Gioiosa Marea, our lovely town, offers a stunning coastline, crystal-clear waters, and the genuine charm of traditional Sicilian life. Far from the crowds of the more touristy resorts, this beautiful area allows visitors to enjoy the island’s relaxed atmosphere, local culture, and breathtaking scenery. Our properties, perfectly located between Cefalù and Messina, provide an excellent base for discovering the many treasures of Sicily. They are also ideal for exploring the spectacular Aeolian Islands, famous for their natural beauty, volcanic landscapes, and unforgettable sea views.
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Excellent experience 🤩
Had a great time at the Olive apartment 😍 It was spacious, clean, and well-located, with a gorgeous view from the large balcony over the Tyrrhenian Sea. The hosts were also very attentive and welcoming. There’s also an amazing restaurant downstairs, and the grocery store is literally around the corn...
A relaxing stay in a beautiful apartment on Sicily’s norther coast.
We just returned from a twelve night stay at the Olive Apartment of Belevdere Apartments. This spacious apartment has two large bedrooms, each with several beds. All bedrooms open onto a wrap-around terrace that offers amazing views of the Tyrrhenian and the Aeolian Islands. It is also perfect for d...

Sunset that you can dream of …
The team at ideal Sicily were very professional and Laurence is a great host. The apartment ( OLIVE) was very spacious , well equipped and a view of the sea and sunset of what the dreams are made of. Laurence also organised a day on the boat with a skipper to Lipari and Vulcano Gioiosa mare is a qui...
A great stay at Belvedere Apartments
Had a fabulous stay at Belvedere Apartments in Gioiosa Marea - I stayed in Arancia which has two really spacious bedrooms plus a generously sized, well equipped kitchen/dining/living room. There’s also a super wrap around balcony with table and chairs and lovely view across the town to the sea. Less...
Very nice stay
Very nice stay. Everything was as described. The hosts were very helpful and showed us the hidden gems of Gioiosa!

The apartment had a great sea view
The apartment had a great sea view. It was spacious, Clean and fully equipped. The booking was really easy and the check-in very professional. They offered many local excursions and we took advantage of a few. In the whole a great holiday and will definitely come back.
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