BALCONE CRIMALDI
Historic Apartment with Sea View in San Marco d’Alunzio, Sicily

Hidden among the marble stairways of San Marco d’Alunzio’s historic center, Balcone Crimaldi is a small house with a long story.
Perched on the hilltop that gives the village its iconic conical shape, the apartment enjoys unique views over ancient rooftops, the Tyrrhenian Sea, and the Aeolian Islands.
From every corner of the village, the horizon suddenly opens toward the coast, and from every window of the house, the landscape changes.
Today Balcone Crimaldi has been lovingly restored to welcome travelers looking for authentic Sicily, slow rhythms, and timeless village life.
A small refuge where history, silence, and beauty meet.

A VILLAGE ABOVE THE SEA

San Marco d’Alunzio is one of Sicily’s most charming hilltop towns.

From here you can enjoy:

• views of the Aeolian Islands

• traditional Sicilian architecture

• quiet stone streets

• easy access to the Nebrodi Natural Park

• beaches just 20 minutes away

It is the perfect place for travelers who want to experience the real Sicily, away from mass tourism.

GETTING AROUND

While the village can be explored entirely on foot, having a car is strongly recommended to explore the surrounding region and the Nebrodi mountains.

TRAIN CONNECTIONS

If you wish to travel by train, you can reach Sant’Agata di Militello railway station, where you can continue your journey across Sicily.

LOCAL BUS SERVICE

Daily buses connect San Marco d’Alunzio with nearby towns:

Departures from San Marco d’Alunzio
07:00 - 07:10 - 12:00 - 15:00
Connections to:

• Torrenova (ME)

• Sant’Agata di Militello (ME)

Evening Return Buses - Last buses back to San Marco d’Alunzio:
17:25 – from Torrenova Piazza Autonomia
17:05 – from Sant’Agata di Militello railway station
Arrival in San Marco d’Alunzio: 17:50

Bus Stop Location: The bus stop is located near Bar Tiffany in Piazza Gebbia, about 5 minutes walking distance from the apartment.

PARKING

The closest parking area is Parcheggio Aracoeli, located about 4 minutes on foot from the apartment and free of charge.

You can easily find it on Google Maps.

At check-in it is possible to briefly enter the pedestrian area in front of the house to unload luggage.