OUR BED & BREAKFAST

MaNanna B&B

Our History: From Raïs to ‘MaNanna’

Our home stands in the heart of the seaside village, where the scent of the sea meets the thousand-year history of the Tonnara del 1752. MaNanna (from the dialect ‘Mia Nonna’) is not just a name: it is a tribute to Nonna Antonina, daughter of the last Raïs of Marzamemi.

Today, what was once our family’s historic home opens its doors to welcome you into an atmosphere suspended in time, just a few steps from the famous Piazza Regina Margherita and Villa Dorata.

International Professionalism, Sicilian Heart

After thirty years spent in the world’s finest hotels in Italy and abroad — Giuseppe as a chef and Lida as a hotel manager — we decided to return to our roots.

We have put our international experience at the service of our land, transforming our family home into an exclusive retreat. Our goal? To offer you comfort with the warmth and simplicity of a private home.

Why Choose MaNanna

Privileged Location: In the heart of the historic centre, to experience Marzamemi from the inside.

Professional Experience: Service provided by those who have dedicated their lives to hospitality.

Relaxed Atmosphere: A friendly environment where you can unwind and feel at home.

Historical Heritage: Sleep within the walls that have witnessed the history of tuna fishing in Sicily

MaNanna

BREAKFAST

Breakfast: The Classy Wake-up Call

In our lounge, from 8:00 to 10:00, breakfast is a ritual that combines taste and tradition. Served on family porcelain, our menu celebrates quality and the local area:

• Sweet Wake-up Call: Homemade artisan cakes, Etna honey, organic jams and fresh seasonal fruit.

• Organic Selection: Natural yoghurt, dried fruit and quality juice.

• Savoury Option & Specialties: We prepare savoury dishes on request and love to surprise you with little treats from the Chef.

• Attention to your needs: Options for gluten and other types of intolerances or specific dietary requirements (on request).

A perfect combination of health and deliciousness, prepared with passion.

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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