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Lungo mare di Gela
Lungo mare di Gela
The Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória, known as the Monastery of Batalha (that literally translated means the Monastery of the Battle), is located in the town of Batalha in the center region of Portugal. It was built as a result of the promise made on the battlefield, by King João I to the Virgin Mary, under the pressure of all that was at stake, to build a monastery if victory were his on the famous 1385 Battle of Aljubarrota over the Castilians. It serves as well as the burial church of the 15th-Century Aviz dynasty of Portuguese royals. The Monastery (that is one of the best examples of Gothic architecture in Portugal), gave life to its surroundings and shaped their development over more than six centuries. As Capelas Imperfeitas (The Unfinished Chapels) remain as a testimony of the fact that the monastery was never actually finished. They form a separate octagonal structure tacked on the choir of the church and only accessible from the outside. It was commissioned in 1437 by King Edward of Portugal as a second royal mausoleum for himself and his descendants, but only him and his queen Eleanor of Aragon are buried here. The octagonal rotunda has seven radiating hexagonal chapels. In the corners of the chapels stand the massive unfinished buttresses, that were intended to support the vault. The portal rises to a monumental fifteen meters. It was originally built in Gothic style, but was transformed beyond recognition by Mateus Fernandes into a masterpiece of Manueline style and completed in 1509. The Monastery of Batalha has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1983. http://bit.ly/1RG9D2m
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Archeo Hotel

Archeo Hotel

Viale Indipendenza, 7 Gela CL
$140 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Feb 13 to Feb 14
$155 total
Feb 13 - Feb 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach property in Gela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Greek Fortifications and Museo Archeologico ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (29 reviews)
Quiet Gela property
Lovely, small property near (1km) beaches. Small hotel equals small staff, but they try to meet your needs. Would recommend for quiet couples vacation.

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Archeo Hotel
Relais Antica Badia - San Maurizio 1619

Relais Antica Badia - San Maurizio 1619

5 out of 5
Corso Italia 125 Ragusa RG
$120 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Feb 12 to Feb 13
$138 total
Feb 12 - Feb 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ragusa. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (211 reviews)
Loved it! ! It was a castle into a hotel. Enchanting! Walking distance d to everything. The staff: Giuseppe, was super helpful and incredibly nice! Our room was quiet and private and looked like a wine cellar, very romantic!

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Relais Antica Badia - San Maurizio 1619
Mediterraneo Palace Hotel

Mediterraneo Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Roma, 189 Ragusa RG
$96 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$110 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ragusa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Iblean Archaeological Museum ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (317 reviews)
This hotel has spacious rooms in good condition. It is situated 12 mins walk from the railway station towards the cathedral and is well situated for the Ragusa side of town.

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Mediterraneo Palace Hotel
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Appartamenti Sud Est

Appartamenti Sud Est

Via Pescara 28 Ragusa RG
Stay at this apartment in Ragusa. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Tourist Port Marina di Ragusa ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Great apartment and lovely hosts

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

Appartamenti Sud Est
Wunderbar, Wonderful villa with pool heated

Wunderbar, Wonderful villa with pool heated

Caucana-finaiti-casuzze-finaiti Nord Sicilia
Stay at this villa in Santa Croce Camerina. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Spiaggia di Caucana and Spiaggia di Anticaglie ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
Was a lovely place to stay. Very nice and relaxing. Lovely host

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

Wunderbar, Wonderful villa with pool heated
New: Wonderful villa with sea view, infinity pool, padel court

New: Wonderful villa with sea view, infinity pool, padel court

MARINA DI RAGUSA RAGUSA
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Ragusa. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Irminio River Nature Reserve and Piazza ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
We had a wonderful stay at the Villa. We were a family reunion of 24 people, ages 5-87, celebrating Thanksgiving. Everyone loved the accommodations, location and special Sicilian touches. Elena at the Villa was very helpful every step of the way, from our inquiry to booking to planning excursions, ...

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

New: Wonderful villa with sea view, infinity pool, padel court
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Popular places to visit

Torre di Manfria

Learn about the local history of Gela with a stop at Torre di Manfria. Wander the sandy beaches and waterfront while you're in the area.

Torre di Manfria

L'Acropoli di Gela

You can find out about the history of Gela when you stop by L'Acropoli di Gela. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

L'Acropoli di Gela

Biviere di Gela

Explore the great outdoors at Biviere di Gela, a lovely green space in Gela. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Biviere di Gela

Gela Archeological Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Gela Archeological Museum in Gela. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Gela Archeological Museum

Greek Fortifications

You can find out about the history of Gela when you stop by Greek Fortifications. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the temples while you're in the area.

Greek Fortifications

Piazza Umberto I

Learn about the local history of Gela when you take a trip to Piazza Umberto I. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Piazza Umberto I

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