Casa dei Gabbiani

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 daily cleaning service (up to 3 hours/day, 6 days a week, excluding Sundays Bank Holidays) and a mid-week linen change

Excludes

Flights
Car hire
Transfers
Meals (unless otherwise specified)
Tourist 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

We recently spent an unforgettable vacation at the stunning Casa dei Gabbiani. It was nothing short of perfection. From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the elegant ambiance and style of this beautifully maintained property. The house itself was a true masterpiece - luxurious, tastefully decorated, and equipped with everything one could possibly desire. The location was ideal, offering both tranquility and convenience. Nestled in a peaceful area, it provided the perfect retreat, yet it was just a short distance from beautiful beaches and local towns. We enjoyed the best of both worlds—seclusion and accessibility. One of the highlights was undoubtedly the pool. Immaculately clean and with a wonderful view, it was the perfect place to relax and soak up the Sicilian sun. The entire property was incredibly well-kept, a testament to the dedication of the wonderful staff who ensured everything was perfect throughout our stay. Speaking of the staff, their support was exceptional. Always attentive and friendly, they made our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Their service truly elevated our experience to the next level. In summary, this was a luxurious getaway that exceeded all expectations. The combination of a beautiful house, superb location, outstanding service, and serene surroundings made for an unforgettable holiday.

The Area

Casa dei Gabbiani is situated just outside the town and port of Pozzallo. A little track in front of the house leads to the beach to the right and the commercial port to the left.

The sandy beaches of the surrounding area are amongst the most beautiful in Sicily and, apart from the one near Casa dei Gabbiani, there are many worth trying out, including the ones at Marina di Modica and Sampieri to the west, and those at Porto Palo di Capo Passero and Vendicari Nature Reserve to the east.

If you're in search of history and culture, a host of fascinating towns are within easy reach, including Scicli, Modica, Ragusa, Noto and Syracuse

And if you want to explore a little bit further still, from Pozzallo a 1hr45minute hydrofoil trip will take you to Malta's historic capital, La Valletta.

Getting to and around

Catania airport:

115km-70miles-1hr15

Comiso airport:

60km-38miles-1hr

Palermo airport:

340km-210miles-3hr30

Trapani airport:

420km-260miles-4hr20

Nearest restaurants:

5mins drive in Pozzallo (or 20-25mins walk)

Nearest shops at Pozzallo:

5mins drive (or 20-25mins walk)

Nearest beach:

about 100m from the villa

Scicli:

22km-14miles-30mins

Noto:

30km-18miles-30mins

Modica:

18km-11miles-25mins

Ragusa:

34km-21miles-50mins

Vendicari Nature Reserve:

40km-25miles-35mins

Syracuse:

63km-40miles-55mins

Valletta, Malta:

1hr45 on a hydrofoil from Pozzallo

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 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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Culinary experiences in Southeast Sicily

The southeast of Sicily is famed for its superb tomatoes, cheeses, meat, olive oil, vegetables and seafood. Our culinary experiences in the area will enable you to transform these exquisite ingredients into some of southeast Sicily's most celebrated dishes.

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From the Guest Book

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

Casa dei Gabbiani, the local support, and the surroundings were exceptional. Great owner. The view and location is fun. The provided food, spices and kitchen were great too as we wanted to cook often. Great fireplace also.

MB December 2025

Casa dei Gabbiani is a beautiful property with an amazing host and local staff. This is our second time using The Thinking Traveller and they are highly recommended.

Joseph Rosio June 2025

Verified guest, August 2024

Our stay at Casa dei Gabbiani was fantastic. It has a very beautiful garden and is so close to the sea. It was very relaxing.

Casa dei Gabbiani is very well equipped. The pool and the outside seating was excellent.

Verified guest, August 2025

Casa dei Gabbiani is a stunning villa with spectacular views and wonderful people. The grounds were spectacular and the villa was perfectly equipped with anything we needed. The outside kitchen and barbeque were fantastic. The villa housekeeper was an absolute gem, who was so nice and helpful, and the location specialist was super responsive and helped us with any queries. The preparations for our arrival were so thoughtful and kind, we had never experienced such hospitality!

Verified guest, September 2025

Excellent

4.7/5

1,174 Reviews

Pozzallo, Sicily

4 Guests

2 Bedrooms

3 Bathrooms

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