B&b La Trinacria di Capo Passero, near the centre and the sea
B&b La Trinacria is a bed and breakfast in Portopalo di Capo Passero, in Sicily, close to the centre and the sea. It has new, spacious rooms, easy parking and a much-liked host. I recommend it to those who travel by car and want to explore the south-east coast. The breakfast, however, divides opinion.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where La Trinacria is and how to get there
B&b La Trinacria is on Via Giuseppe Giardina, in Portopalo di Capo Passero, at the far south-east of Sicily. It is close to the village centre and to the sea, and that is its strong point: most things can be done on foot.
A car is still useful for exploring the coast, though. The free street parking near the property is one of the details guests mention most often. If you arrive by plane, airport transfers can be arranged on request. Some reviews also mention a lovely view of the lighthouse and restaurants a stone's throw away.
What the rooms and shared spaces are like
The rooms are new, spacious and well furnished, at least according to most people who wrote a review. Each has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a desk.
- In the room. A fridge, kettle, toaster and coffee machine, so you can make a coffee or a tea whenever you like.
- The bathroom. Some guests talk about a fantastic shower and a large shower cubicle. One room also has a balcony.
- The shared room. A large open-plan space with a kitchen, coffee machine, kettle and some food, plus a terrace.
- Services. Free Wi-Fi throughout the property and reception open all day, according to the description.
For me the real advantage is the shared room. If you stay a few days or travel in a group, having a kitchen at hand changes the stay. Guests who spent a week or more cite it among the reasons they felt at home.
What guests say about La Trinacria
On Google, B&b La Trinacria has a score of 4.8 from 181 reviews, and the picture that comes out of them is very consistent. Almost everyone talks about a person first, the host Daniela, and only then about the room.
- The welcome. Many describe her as kind, friendly and ready to advise on what to visit. One guest says she provided a cool bag and the beach umbrella.
- Cleanliness. Very clean rooms, attentive to detail, with new furnishings. It is the second most repeated theme.
- The location. Centre, restaurants and free beaches nearby, with quiet and calm in the evening.
- Breakfast. For several guests it is generous and prepared directly by the host. Here, though, opinions split, and I come back to it below.
What to know before booking
The downsides are few, but they exist. The main one concerns breakfast, the only point where the reviews do not point in the same direction.
| What guests like | What to know |
|---|---|
| New, spacious and clean rooms | One guest points out that the part where they slept was new, so it is not certain that every room is the same |
| A host who is available and full of advice | The personal relationship is part of the experience, but it is not a chain hotel with its services |
| Free parking nearby | It is on the street, not a reserved space |
| Sea and centre close by | Opinions on the distance to the beach vary: some find it a stone's throw away, others feel it is less close |
| Generous breakfast for many | One very critical opinion mentions frozen and discount-store products; another, positive one calls it improvable |
My advice is simple. If breakfast is an important part of the holiday for you, do not expect a pastry shop: ask the host how it works before you arrive. If breakfast is enough for you and you are looking mainly for the room, the location and the friendliness, the figures are all on your side.
Who it suits
I can see B&b La Trinacria working well for couples and friends who arrive by car and want to use Portopalo as a base for the coast. It is also fine for longer stays, thanks to the shared kitchen and the coffee machine in the room.
I would be less keen if you are looking for a property with a pool or resort services, as there is no sign of them in the data. If you want to stay in the same village and compare, our selection also includes B&B Casa a Liu in Portopalo di Capo Passero.
What to do around Portopalo
From Portopalo the south-east coast of Sicily is easy to reach. The property description mentions Noto, Syracuse, Ortigia, Modica and Scicli as convenient destinations from here, and reviews talk of free, clear beaches close to the village.
If your trip continues north, you can also look at Villa Nunziatina in Carlentini and Scuto Home Apartments in Catania, both listed on Mapiola.
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