Azzurra

Includes

Sole use of the villa and the grounds
The support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
The expertise of a dedicated team to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and to plan a range of experiences, many of which are exclusive to The Thinking Traveller
A Local Specialist available during your stay for emergency support
A comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
An easy-to-use online holiday planner to keep all your booked experiences and services in one place, ensuring that nothing gets missed during your stay
The ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
All sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
Access to our in-villa wine delivery service – choose from our handpicked menu of the best regional wines and find them waiting for you at your villa
A mid-week cleaning and linen change service

Excludes

Flights
Car hire
Transfers
Meals (unless otherwise specified)
The cost of heating the pool, which is €525 per week, if requested, payable in advance

The Area

Azzurra is situated on the coast just outside the little fishing village of Brucoli, with its shops, restaurants and bars. It is well-placed for visiting nearby Syracuse, Noto and the surrounding nature reserves such as Cassibile and Vendicari.

Slightly further afield, Taormina, Mount Etna and Ragusa are all good day trips, and a drive down to the southernmost tip of Sicily beyond Porto Palo di Capo Passero is highly recommended.

Getting to and around

Catania airport:

47km-29miles-40mins

Comiso airport:

88km-55miles-1hr20mins

Palermo airport:

268km-167miles-2hr40mins

Trapani airport:

346km-215miles-3hr50mins

Shops and restaurants at Brucoli:

5mins drive, approx. 25mins on foot

Nearest sea access:

just outside the house

Closest sandy beach – 45mins away to the south of Syracuse.

Syracuse:

39km-21miles-35mins

Noto:

65km-38miles-50mins

Mount Etna:

around a 1hr 25 drive depending on which part of the mountain you are heading for.

Ragusa:

99km-61miles-1hr20

Local Experiences

Helicopter tours in East Sicily

A helicopter trip in Sicily over Etna and to the Aeolian Islands is a highly moving experience, enough to reduce grown men and women to tears! Book with us for a truly unforgettable addition to your Sicilian holiday.

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Private boat charters in Southeast Sicily

From here until the southeasternmost tip of Sicily, the coastline is an uninterrupted stretch of sandy beach, dotted with picturesque little resort towns, including Punta Secca (Inspector Montalbano's home), Marina di Ragusa, Donnalucata, Cava d'Aliga, Sampieri and Marina di Modica. The last strip, made up of several miles of dunes, is where the Allied forces landed in the 2nd World War. At the southernmost tip of Sicily is Isola Delle Correnti, offering an almost African scenario. Indeed, here we are considerably further south than Tunis.Just around the southeastern tip and heading north up the east coast, are the beaches of Marzamemi, San Lorenzo and Vendicari Nature Reserve. The reserve's salt water lagoons and varieties of flora offer the ideal habitat for a wide range of fauna, including nesting turtles and migrating flamingos.Continuing up the east coast, between Vendicari and the historic Greek town of Syracuse, are the popular sandy beaches of Marina di Noto, Calabernado, Marina di Avola, Gelsomineto, Fontane Bianche and Arenella.

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Wine tastings in Southeast Sicily

Nero D’Avola, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Frappato, Syrah and Moscato Bianco are just a few of the grape varieties cultivated in the Noto area, and we heartily recommend a vineyard visit during your stay. We know the right people and the most prestigious wineries in the area, and we’d be delighted to arrange a chauffeured wine tasting tour with lunch for you.

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Private Guided tours in East Sicily

Sicily is, quite simply, one of the world’s most fascinating places, with a uniquely rich history, geography and cultural heritage. The Eastern side of the island has a seemingly endless variety of treasures to discover, from the architectural gems and culinary delights of the main towns, to UNESCO Heritage sites, to the geological phenomena and breath-taking landscapes of Mount Etna.Our private guides are tried and tested experts in their field, with many holding PhDs in their particular specialism. Book a tour or two with them and you'll come away with fascinating insights into your destination's towns, archaeological sites, food, wine, landscapes and geology.

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Private guided tours in Southeast Sicily

The southeastern tip of Sicily is home to mile after mile of largely unspoilt sandybeaches and an impressive list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica, the towns ofthe Val di Noto, and Villa Romana del Casale.

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Private boat charters in East Sicily

The coastline between Taormina and Catania is one of the most dramatic and idyllic in Sicily, thanks to its sandy-pebbly coves, its sea stacks and its transparent waters. The best way to explore it is by boat, and we can arrange a wide variety of full-day, half-day and sunset trips. From your port of departure, you'll head to the lovely fishing villages dotting the coast, such as Aci Trezza and Aci Castello, before sailing north towards the Bay of Giardini Naxos below Capo Taormina. Once there, your skipper will drop anchor so that you can enjoy an unforgettable swim under the awesome gaze of Mount Etna. If you can tear yourselves away from this majestic setting, your trip will continue north to the gorgeous Bay of Isola Bella, one of Sicily's most evocative and picturesque sections of coastline, where lush vegetation imbues the brilliant blue water of the Grotta Azzurra with an emerald green hue.

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From the Guest Book

Read the insightful reviews from travellers who have experienced this villa and our service firsthand.

The seaside location of Azzurra and the view of Mount Etna was truly spectacular Would we return? Yes, 1,000% we will return to this villa in the future. It is a very special place. Big shoutout to the groundskeeper and the cleaning team as well. They're keeping the place in tip-top shape.

Klaus Mueller October 2025

Azzurra is heaven with a view.

Joseph Piscitello October 2025

Azzurra was on the sea, fabulous and comfortable. We love using The Thinking Traveller for travels in Italy and will continue to do so. The villas and service are exceptional.

NG June 2025

Azzurra is a fabulous seaside retreat, perfect for complete relaxation. What stands out is the situation, the view, the proximity to the sea and the beautiful rear terrace - a winning combination.

Andrew Braithwaite October 2024

Our stay at Azzurra was magnificent. It is the loveliest property I have stayed in, and I am very well traveled. Located on the coast, with awesome views, it is very apparent that this is a home, not just a rental property. It is a very private location, the approach does not prepare you for how exclusive this enclave is. In about 30 minutes you can be in some very busy towns, and then return to paradise. I would stay here again.

Kenneth Briggs September 2024

We had a dream stay at Azzurra. It was above and byond our expectations. Azzurra is a million-dollar-view villa

Grace Lohn September 2024

Excellent

4.7/5

1,174 Reviews

Brucoli, Sicily

6 Guests

3 Bedrooms

3 Bathrooms

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