Villetta Bianca, Scicli, Italy

The perfect holiday destination for anybody looking for a peaceful retreat, close to both the sandy beaches of southern Sicily and some of the island’s most charming baroque towns.

Set in a large, well-kept, fenced garden, with a stunning private swimming pool, this attractive villa sleeps up to 8 people. The villa is arranged across one, raised ground floor with a balcony all around. It is very light and furnished in a contemporary style.

The spacious, open-plan living area, with its cool tiled floors and French windows onto the balcony, is the ideal space for relaxing with family or friends. The corner sofa is adjacent to the stylish dining suite, which is conveniently placed near the open-plan kitchen. The well-equipped kitchen has a cooker hob, oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, coffee machine and a Smart TV on the wall.

Wide steps lead down from the front door to the landscaped gardens and terraces. The stunning swimming pool has a shallow area for young children, as well as a deeper swimming area. Guests can relax on sun loungers by the pool, with parasols for shade. There is an outdoor shower poolside and a WC. Under a large tree, on the other side of the garden, there is a shaded dining table with benches for relaxed, al fresco dining.

Sleeping
Bedroom 1: The colourful, contemporary master bedroom, has a large double bed with wardrobe storage space and an en suite bathroom
Bedroom 2: This charming bedroom has a double bed, a chest of drawers and an en suite bathroom
Bedroom 3: The third bedroom has a single bed with a second, pull out, single bed, a wardrobe and its own en suite bathroom.
Extra: The sofa in the living room converts into a double bed.

Bathrooms
Bathroom 1: En suite to the master bedroom, this modern bathroom has a glass shower, basin, bidet and WC.
Bathroom 2: En suite to the second bedroom, a contemporary styled bathroom with a shower, basin, bidet and WC.
Bathroom 3: En suite to bedroom no. 3, this bathroom also has a shower, basin, bidet and WC.
Bathroom 4: A separate bathroom with a shower, basin, bidet and WC

Additional
• Free wifi • Private swimming pool • Private garden • BBQ • Washing machine • Suitable for elderly guests • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Waste disposal • Private parking, car essential for your visit • A town tax of €1/day per person for the first 10 days (over 11 years), payment at the property • The Caution Deposit - RSD (Refundable Security Deposit) €300 must be paid in cash upon arrival at check-in.

Please note that the check-in is 4/8 pm; Check-out 8/10 am. Any other check-in/out time has to be arranged in advance.

Location
This villa is close to some of Sicily’s most popular beaches, including the stunning Cava d’Aliga beach (5 minutes drive), but it is also near the baroque jewel of Scicli (15 minutes), so guests can enjoy the best that Sicily has to offer. Scicli is not only an architectural treasure, it also has an excellent weekly market (Tuesdays) in Via Saffi. Here visitors can buy the best local produce.

The regional capital is the better-known town of Ragusa (45 minutes). Ragusa, like Scicli, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is famous for its baroque palaces and winding lanes. It is well worth a day trip to explore the churches and the many fine restaurants. Wednesday is market day, so take time to drop into the football stadium to pick up some excellent ingredients. The town also hosts a prestigious music competition and festival every July.

There are many festivals throughout the year in Scicli, but the two most famous are “Uomo Vivo” (Man Alive) at Easter – a procession which finishes at the beach of Donnalucata and the Madonna Al Cavallo, at the end of May, to celebrate the town’s defeat of the Saracens.

The medieval fishing village of Donnalucata (15 minute drive) is known for its wide beaches and two festivals, the festival of squid and the flavours festival, both encourage visitors the enjoy delicious local delicacies.

Catania’s international airport is a 1-hour 35-minute drive from the villa. Please note that the pool is open from the 1st of April 2024 to the 31st of October 2024