OUR BED & BREAKFAST

MaNanna B&B

MaNanna B&B is located in the historical center of Marzamemi at only two steps away from the beautiful Regina Margherita Square where you will find the Palace of the Prince of Villa Dorata and its “tonnara” (trap) dated 1752, as well as several shops, bars and restaurants.

Lida and Giuseppe, after thirty years of experience in the hotel industry both abroad and in Italy, he as Chef and she as Hotel Manager, decide to settle down in Marzamemi, Sicily. They decided to takeover the family home located in the village of Marzamemi in the province of Siracusa, where Giuseppe’s grandmother “Antonina” lived. She was the daughter of the last “Raïs” (Captain) of the “tonnara” (trap). The house was his gift to his daughter and her family.  The choice of the name ” MaNanna ” in Sicilian means ” My Grandmother “, in honour of Nonna Antonina.

After a complete refurbishment , Lida and Giuseppe decide to open the doors of their home and welcome guests in a warm and relaxing atmosphere. It is open to all of those that wish to experience the real Sicilian hospitality.

MaNanna

BREAKFAST

Our breakfast was described by our guests has a triumph of flavours and delicacies, accompanied by family porcelain and glassware and lot of passion.

The buffet includes homemade cake or other type of sweet, bread, honey from Etna, homemade jams, natural organic yogurt, seasonal fruit, dried fruit, milk, fruit juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, espresso and cappuccino. We also offer American type breakfast according to our guests’ needs. Be prepared for our surprises…

We can also prepare a special breakfast for guests that are intolerant to gluten or for other special dietary needs. Upon request.

Breakfast will be served in our dining room from 8.00 to 10.00 am. You will find a wonderful breakfast with high quality and seasonal products.

Where We Are

Marzamemi, an ancient fishing village to visit and experience at least once in a lifetime, amid unique and authentic flavors and a breathtaking panorama. The seaside village spreads over the sea of eastern Sicily, between Noto and Pachino. Particularly famous for its 17th-century tuna fishery and small stone houses, it also boasts unspoiled beaches and sea.

Marzamemi is an ideal location to stay and visit the most important cities of art where culture, history and beauty reign such as Noto, Syracuse, Ispica, Modica , Ragusa Ibla and Scicli.

Marzamemi is a popular destination for weddings and special events for national and international companies.

Marzamemi was the film set of several successful films such as Gabriele Salvatores’ “Mediteraneo,” winner of the prestigious “Oscar” award for Best Foreign Film; Giuseppe Tornatore’s “L’Uomo delle Stelle,” and other films such as Klaus Maria Brandauer’s “Mario e il Mago” (Mario und der Zauberer) and also the location of many scenes from TV series such as Andrea Camilleri’s “Il Commissario Montalbano,” The Immatures on Vacation and German-produced The Story of Aenne Burda. 

In 2022, Dolce and Gabbana used Marzamemi as the location for the Men’s Haute Couture Fashion Show. La Sicilia Newspaper wrote, “Marzamemi never so beautiful, Dolce and Gabbana’s fashion show enhances the charming seaside village.” : The Dolce and Gabbana haute couture fashion show event in Marzamemi, along the San Francesco pier, ended a few hours ago.

After the women’s fashion show that enchanted Syracuse on Saturday evening, on Sunday it was the turn of the small fishing village, chosen by the two stylists for the fashion show, already the fortunate setting of Gabriele Salvatores’ film, which became the undisputed set for an event that will remain unique and difficult to forget.

The two stylists explain the choice of Syracuse as follows: “The city center, with its millenary history and incomparable beauty, and the most characteristic places in the area such as Fontane Bianche and Marzamemi, still preserve that authentically Sicilian culture, style and traditions that have always fueled our creativity and find new life in the Dolce and Gabbana aesthetic. 

Piazza Duomo and the Baroque, Caravaggio, Santa Lucia, the island of Ortigia and its treasures, the Grotta dei Cordari, the Greek Theater and ancient tragedy, the art of pastry making, Marzamemi and the legend of Calafarina, are not just sites to visit and historical notions to read about in books for us. In our imagination, all these names represent infinite universes of inspiration for our Haute Couture, Haute Couture and Haute Jewelry. And thanks to our vision, all these elements will continue to shine in the dream of our sartorial creations and jewelry, becoming the symbol of great beauty.” ”

La Sicilia Editors |

July 11, 2022

Other cultural events such as The “Blue Fish Festival” (last weekend of June), the Patron Saint’s Feast “San Francesco” on the Monday immediately after Ferragosto, the “Marzamemi CineFest” (in mid-September) and the Marzamemi Book Fest in October, are organized by and with the collaboration of the Pro Loco of Marzamemi. 

For more information see the website of the Pro Loco of Marzamemi.

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