Contemporary design and baroque views
10 Guests
4 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Dietro al Muro is an architect-designed villa where clean lines, immaculate interiors and contemporary stylings blend harmoniously with hints of local traditions. Views abound from every angle, so whether you're dining al fresco, floating in the pool or soaking up the sun, the curvaceous dome of Noto's cathedral and the sea are omnipresent. Dietro al Muro was recently featured in L’Officiel.
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Keyholder highlights
- Pristine contemporary style
- Gorgeous 15m panoramic pool
- Beguiling views of Noto
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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 local 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, based near your villa, to assist you during your stay (between 9am and 7pm daily, with 24/7 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 clean and 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-€3 per person
Noto, Sicily
Dietro al Muro
Available exclusively through The Thinking Traveller
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The Area
Dietro al Muro is set in the rolling hills above the fascinating baroque town of Noto and the beautiful natural reserve of Vendicari. Noto is the most easterly of a chain of baroque towns now protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is also perhaps the most perfect of the baroque towns, which were all rebuilt in flamboyant style following a major earthquake in 1693. Vendicari Nature Reserve boasts some of the finest sandy beaches in Sicily, some of which are pleasingly underpopulated even in the height of summer. Vendicari is also home to thousands of migrating birds, including flamingos, and sea turtles nest on its beaches.
If hiking in the hills is your thing, then there is some spectacular scenery in the rushing streams and waterfalls of Cassibile and at the Paleolithic burial sites in the dramatic valley of Pantalica.
Syracuse is just half an hour's drive away, and a day there is highly recommended to anybody spending a week or two at Dietro al Muro. A little further afield, the other baroque towns of Modica, Ragusa and Scicli are easily reachable in a day.
Catania airport:
80km-50miles-1hrComiso airport:
83km-52miles-1hr30Palermo airport:
315km-195miles-3hr15Trapani airport:
396km-246miles-4hr25Nearest beaches at Vendicari:
15-20mins by carNoto (shops, bars, restaurants):
10mins by carSyracuse:
35km-21miles-30minsModica:
40km-25miles-45minsRagusa:
60km-38miles-1hrLocal 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.
DiscoverWine 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.
DiscoverPrivate 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.
DiscoverCulinary 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.
DiscoverPrivate 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.
DiscoverFrom the Guest Book
Read the thoughtful reviews that travellers have left after their time with us.
Beautiful Dietro al Muro with its excellent amenities made our stay unforgettable. Everything was perfectly set up for a comfortable and enjoyable experience. We had an amazing stay in this stunning location. The warm welcome made us feel right at home from the start. Our days in the villa were truly the best. There was plenty of space for all kinds of activities, making it perfect for relaxation and fun. Highly recommended! I will definitely book more villas with The Thinking Traveller in the future! Thank you so much!
VB October 2024
What stood out for us about Dietro al Muro was the great location, the great pool and the fact that it was very spacious.
Don Sperring September 2024
Dietro al Muro is an amazing villa with excellent service, a fabulous place with all the elements we needed for a great stay. We loved the location, the amenities, the space and the views.
Anonymous June 2024
I was really happy with the choice of Dietro Al Muro.
Mrs Marie-Christine Orlando-Solal, United States of America July 2022
Dietro al Muro is a lovely property and setting.
Anonymous, United Kingdom July 2022
Dietro al Muro is an absolute gem!
Anonymous, United Kingdom July 2022