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Cabanna

Pachino, Sicily

Cabanna is available exclusively through The Thinking Traveller

The house on the dunes

4 Guests

3 Bedrooms

3 Bathrooms

The name Cabanna evokes scenes of carefree seafront serenity, but it’s also a play on words: in Sicilian, it means “the right spot” or “here’s good”. In both respects, the owners have chosen well, for Cabanna, hidden away in a shady grove of acacia trees bordering the dunes and beach of Costa dell’Ambra, is a free-spirited, perfectly situated retreat that encapsulates all that is desirable about chic, toes-in-the-sand living.

Keyholder highlights

  • IncludedMagnificent seafront location
  • IncludedBeautifully designed beach-chic interiors
  • IncludedIdyllic wrap-around terraces
  • IncludedShady woodland surroundings
  • IncludedSuper-panoramic, convivial roof terrace

Gallery

Sunset hour on Cabanna's uber-panoramic, super-chic roof terrace.

Al fresco dining at Cabanna is always a stylish affair.

The open-plan social area with its walls of glass doors.

Looking from the sitting area towards the kitchen.

Includes

  • IncludedSole use of the villa and the grounds
  • IncludedThe support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
  • IncludedThe 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
  • IncludedAccess to our award winning local support, knowledge and personal recommendations during your stay
  • IncludedA comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
  • IncludedAn 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
  • IncludedThe ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
  • IncludedAll sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
  • IncludedA mid-week cleaning service and linen change
  • IncludedThe opportunity to book additional services, including car hire, cooks and wellness treatments (subject to availability)

Excludes

  • Not IncludedFlights
  • Not IncludedCar hire
  • Not IncludedFlights, car hire and transfers
  • Not IncludedMeals and beverages
  • Not IncludedTourist taxes (tassa di soggiorno) levied by many town councils in Italy. The amount varies by location and usually amounts to between €1-€5 per person per night

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The Area

Cabanna sits right on the beach of Costa dell'Ambra, a 2km-stretch of sand just to the west of Capo Passero, whose lighthouse signals Italy’s most meridional point – considerably further south than Tunis.

The part of the Sicilian coastline is almost entirely given over to long sandy beaches, the very same ones landed on by British and Canadian forces during Operation Huskey in the 2nd World War. Many in the area have received several consecutive Blue Flags, attesting to the cleanliness of the water and their general ecological excellence.

The nearest town for shopping, restaurants and other amenities is Pachino (famous for its cultivations of IGP cherry tomato), and just a few kilometres beyond that is the charming fishing village of Marzamemi, whose seafood restaurants and summery vibe are highly recommended.

Some 40 minutes to the north is the splendid baroque town of Noto, while Syracuse, once the mightiest city in Magna Graecia, is about an hour's drive. Vendicari Nature Reserve, home to beautiful unspoilt beaches, migrating flamingos and nesting turtles, is just 30 minutes away.

Around an hour's drive northwest are the other splendid towns of the Val di Noto UNESCO Heritage Site, Modica and Scicli, and, a little further afield, Ragusa.

Finally, some 30km to the west is the port of Pozzallo from where, in just 90 minutes by hydrofoil, it is possible to get to Malta.

Getting to and around

Catania airport:

110km-66miles-1hr20

Palermo airport:

334km-208miles-3hr45

Trapani airport:

419km-261miles-4hr50

Comiso airport:

89km-56miles-1hr20

Nearest restaurants:

10-15mins drive

Nearest shops and amenities:

Pachino - 6.5km-4miles-12mins

Marzamemi:

11.5km-7miles-25mins

Vendicari Nature Reserve:

21km-13miles-30mins

Noto:

30km-19miles-40mins

Modica:

33km-20miles-50mins

Scicli:

60km-37miles-1hr

Syracuse:

58km-36miles-1hour

Pozzallo (hydrofoils to Malta):

33km-20.5miles-45mins

Local Experiences

Exclusively available to clients of The Thinking Traveller

Helicopter tours in East Sicily

Helicopter tours in East Sicily

Private boat charters in Southeast Sicily

Private boat charters in Southeast Sicily

Wine tastings in Southeast Sicily

Wine tastings in Southeast Sicily

Private guided tours in Southeast Sicily

Private guided tours in Southeast Sicily

Culinary experiences in Southeast Sicily

Culinary experiences in Southeast Sicily

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