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Aerial view of the Cool Dreams courtyard, with the crown of the Palma Riggina, illuminated pool and lounge.

The Courtyard

Your outdoor space in the heart of Ortigia.

The Cool Dreams courtyard in Ortigia: the pool at the foot of the old walls, the ancient well, shaded seating and the Palma Riggina. Discover our outdoor space in the heart of the island.

  • A daytime aerial view of the courtyard, with its palm tree, pool, lounge and old well.

    The pleasure of staying a little longer.

    The pool at the foot of the old walls, the palm above the rooftops, a seat where you can let the afternoon unfold. The courtyard is your outdoor retreat in the heart of Ortigia: somewhere to cool off, read and spend time with those travelling with you.

  • Green seating and low tables in the outdoor lounge, surrounded by the courtyard’s stone walls and arches.

    Take a seat beside history.

    Near the old well, built-in masonry seating nestles beneath a round-arched vault. Medieval mullioned windows, greenery and the sound of the cascade keep you company for as long as you wish to pause.

    The well and the water beneath the palazzo
  • Aerial view of the Cool Dreams courtyard, with the crown of the Palma Riggina, illuminated pool and lounge.

    Just one more moment.

    The courtyard changes as evening falls. Light settles on the stone, the pool reflects the greenery and the seating invites you to linger. A place to carry on a conversation after a day in Sicily.

  • A couple dining beneath the courtyard’s large arch, with a waiter at their table.

    The pleasure of gathering at the table.

    An aperitivo that lingers, a dinner to share, an occasion to imagine together. The courtyard welcomes these moments of your holiday, too. Explore our proposals and tell us how you would like to spend the evening.

    Discover dining in the courtyard
  • The curved trunk of the Palma Riggina rises towards the blue sky between the courtyard walls.

    Follow its gaze towards the sky.

    The palm grew between the walls, leaning its trunk towards the light. Its presence inspired the story of the Palma Riggina.

    The legend of the Palma Riggina
Grazing light reveals the stone surface and base of the arch among the courtyard plants.Water reflections along the edge of the pool beside woven outdoor seating.
The well and the water beneath the palazzo

The well is believed to have Byzantine origins. Its presence tells of these spaces’ relationship with water, which continues beneath the surface.

To see the underground channel and cistern, step into the lobby of the shared restrooms: a dedicated glass viewing panel reveals them. They add another discovery to your visit to the courtyard, alongside the historic masonry and medieval openings.

The old well and seating beneath the vault, surrounded by stone and plants in the courtyard.
Design outdoors

A seat for every kind of pause.

A sofa to share, an armchair for reading, a daybed to stretch out on. The courtyard furniture offers different ways to relax between historic walls and water.

Courtyard furniture and lighting
Furniture or lighting Designer and brand Quantity
Trampoline modular sofa Patricia Urquiola │ Cassina One
Trampoline armchair Patricia Urquiola │ Cassina Two
Dine Out armchair Rodolfo Dordoni │ Cassina Four
Panama Daybed Ludovica and Roberto Palomba │ Talenti One
Panama Poltrona Lounge Ludovica and Roberto Palomba │ Talenti Two
Olo side table Antonio Facco │ MOGG Nine
Ficupala Outdoor portable lamp Cassina Four