Villas in Sicily

Sicily for picture-perfect beaches

If you rent a villa in Sicily you’ll discover that the natural beauty of its beaches are one of the main allures of the island and the reason why many travellers visit it every year. Beaches of fine white sand and crystal clear waters are distributed along the entire coastline. We could name more than 50 stunning beaches in Sicily and choosing just a few is a tricky task. Nonetheless, we can recommend Calamosche cove and San Lorenzo beach. Isola dei Conigli is reachable when the water goes down and a strip of sand appears. Scala dei Turchi is a truly unique spot with pure white limestone and clay high rocks that nature and time have been shaping over the years. Go to Torre Salsa, the longest beach in Sicily. San Leone in Agrigento, Isola Bella, Punta Secca, or Capo d’Orlando, near Messina, are just some of those paradisiacal beaches that you have daydreamed of so many times. In Sicily, there is also Cefalu, a town on the coast that has many beautiful beaches and could also be an ideal destination for any sea lover, so if you are one of them you should rent a villa in Cefalu. Make your way to Sicily now and enjoy the Sicilian lifestyle.

Sicily for spa holiday lovers

Holidays are the time to shake the stress away and when clocks tick at a different pace. Sicily is the place for succulent cuisine, paradise beaches, luxury treats, Sicily villas with a private pool and wellness treatments. The spa centres can adapt to the most demanding travellers. Here you will feel like a king or a queen for a day. Worship your body and let vigorous hands roll over your back, massaging every inch of your muscles. Get pampered with beauty therapy oils, mud treatments, rejuvenating facials and the best local products made out of their famous mineral salts or volcanic ingredients that will bring so many beneficial properties to your skin. In Sicily, you will find Cefalu, a city on the coast that has many luxury spas that become the ideal spot for those who want this type of more relaxing activity. So, if this sounds like something you'd like, we recommend you take a look at our holiday rentals and lettings in Cefalu.

1. Enjoy the UNESCO World Heritage sites
2. Watch the sunset from the Fountain of Arethusa
3. Visit the Godfather’s hometown
4. Sicily flavours you don’t want to miss
5. Discover the volcanoes
6. Sail away around Sicily
7. Discover the traditional Sicily

1. Enjoy the UNESCO World Heritage sites

Book a villa in Sicily and visit the seven wonders of this place. In Agrigento, you can visit the Valle dei Templi with its greatly preserved Doric temples. Admire the invaluable mosaics of Villa Romana del Casale, enjoy the views of the active volcano Etna or admire the Necropoli Rupestre of Pantalica in Siracusa and the baroque, artistic heritage of Val di Noto. The Arabo-Normanno path from Palermo to Monreale and Cefalù is full of history about settlements on the island, filled with religious and civil buildings. Finally, Isole Eolie is a rich archipelago due to volcanology and geology. The natural wealth of the island will surprise even the most experienced traveller. Come and see it by yourself!

2. Watch the sunset from the Fountain of Arethusa

Watching a sunset is one of those views one will never get tired of seeing. Here you can have romantic sunsets from the Fountain of Arethusa, which offers a privileged location to the west, priceless tranquillity and a sea of spectacular colours. But sunsets are also a wonderful show from Taormina, with the ruins of the Ancient Theatre of Taormina and Mount Etna backlighting. You can enjoy them from any of the holiday rentals and lettings in Taormina in the area. Let your eyes capture the moments when lights are cast upon the horizon and reds, yellows and oranges fill up the skies with subtle nuances. If you love photography, get your camera ready and keep those memories forever.

3. Visit the Godfather’s hometown

Does Corleone ring a bell? Sure it does! Don Vito Corleone is a world-known mob boss in the Francis Ford Coppola film, The Godfather. Corleone is the hometown of this famous character. Many travellers visit it every year, attracted by a curiosity about what is or is not true about the Italian mafia. Regardless of this, the town has attractions such as the Soprano Castle, the medieval Castle of the Franciscans and at least a hundred churches. Wander the beautiful streets of this unique Sicilian town.

4. Sicily flavours you don’t want to miss

Indulging yourself with delicious tastes, shapes, scents and colours. Sicilian food is a great pleasure enjoyed all over the world. Versatile Sicilian wines always pair up with the best culinary recipes on the island. Sicily is the cradle of Mediterranean cuisine, enhanced by fish, meat and veggies. Try some Nebrodi salami, Caponata, eggplant Parmigiana, tomato of Pachino or Arancino, the maximum expression of Sicilian street food. The pistachio of Bronte is used in many sweet or savoury recipes. Those with a sweet tooth will enjoy the red oranges, the cannoli, the cassata and the granita, the best homemade ice cream with brioche and the “tuppo”. For an extra portion of sweetness, have a bite of the tasty Frutta Martorana, exquisite marzipan sweets, and perfectly reproducing vegetables and fruit. Get a villa holiday in Sicily and discover the true expression of gastronomical talent.

5. Discover the volcanoes

Legends, stories and anecdotes always go related to volcanoes. These fierce nature wonders have always amazed and scared people. Mount Etna is one of the biggest active volcanoes in the whole world. It is possible to climb to the top of it, going uphill through different paths, lunar landscapes and even snow! And not far from here, the Alcantara Gorges is a canyon between 50-metre lava stone walls, a true spectacle of the basalts, among lakes and waterfalls. Stromboli and Vulcano are the other two volcanoes of the Aeolian Islands and where the myth of Vulcano, god of fire, was forged. Also, Stromboli can be admired at night from a boat and see how the eruptions and the scarlet lava turn the night sky into a glowing red. Welcome to the land of intense smells, smoke, ashes and fire coming from the heart of the earth.

6. Sail away around Sicily.

Get on a boat and experience the natural wonders of Sicily from the water. Let the skipper take you to the most beautiful bays, coves and swimming spots. There is a route from Milazzo, Messina, to Vulcano, for a taste of the Aeolian Islands where you start early morning from the port of Santa Maria Maggiore and head to Mulberry Beach, for a nice dip into the crystal clear waters and enjoy great views of the Mount Etna, from the south coast of Vulcano. Visits to the Grotta del Cavallo, Pool of Venus or Fumaroles Beach are also part of the route. Another route is from Palermo to Mondello and Capo Gallo, the extended marine protected area, also with several spots along the way for a nice swim. And for a real sailing experience nothing better than a 6-day cruise around the Aeolian Islands, stopping at Lipari, Panarea, Stromboli, Salina, Filicudi and Vulcano. Have a good sailing!

7. Discover the traditional Sicily

There are certain celebrations a visitor should experience like a local. The Carnival fills the tables with macaroni, cavateddi, pignolata and chiacchiere. This feast has its ancient origins. Dances, masks and costumes fill up the streets during this celebration. Easter holidays in Trapani, Caltanissetta and Enna are a big celebration. The procession of the Mysteries happens for 24h during Good Friday in Trapani. The holy week in Enna and Caltanissetta happens from Palm Sunday until Wednesday. Locals want to keep this tradition of the processions an inherited patrimony for the upcoming generations. Rent a cottage in Sicily and feel the vibes!