From shaded lawns to a jetty
Picture yourself in the plunge pool... glass of chilled Sicilian wine in hand... the fire-orange sun setting into the sea... Mount Etna carving out a volcanic silhouette in the evening skies... Life at Estiva is good indeed!
Our team has visited each of our villas, so they can share the finer details and help explore flexible date options
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Here are our Top Tips for excursions, sightseeing daytrips and recreation in the area of Estiva.
1. Syracuse, once the mightiest and most important city in Magna Graecia, now home to a fabulous archaeological site and an island centre, Ortigia, whose piazza ranks as one of the loveliest anywhere in Italy!
2. magical baroque Noto, with its sublime architecture and myriad bars and restaurants spilling out on to the pedestrianized streets
3. the coastal nature reserve of Vendicari, home to a host of unspoilt sandy beaches, transparent waters and an abundance of flora and fauna
4. beaches galore: south of Syracuse, the coast is lined with beach after sandy beach!
5. mighty Mount Etna, Europe's highest active volcano and a fascinating world unto itself
6. horse-trekking in the Cassibile gorge, just south of Syracuse
7. hill-top Taormina, with its stunning views of the sea and Mount Etna, a picture-perfect old town centre and a renowned Graeco-Roman theatre
From the Guest Book
Estiva is an absolute gem, genuinely the nicest villa we have ever stayed. We loved being there. It's a beautiful mix of art and books, which was comfortable, and it had everything we needed. The highlight was definitely the view of the sea and Mount Etna, and having our own jetty was wonderful. My children loved the paddle boards and kayaks and we went swimming in the sea every morning - we had the whole bay to ourselves. We ordered a hamper for our arrival which was delicious and had a warm welcome from the owner and The Thinking Traveller team. A week out of our busy lives to relax and spend time together, it was the perfect set up to do this. Already planning our return!
EE October 2024
Estiva is a charming villa. We loved the views, the décor, the artwork and the different places to relax around the gardens and courtyard. We had a great holiday with one or two delightful towns like Ortigia and Noto not too far away.
Verified guest, June 2024
We loved the view at Estiva and the walk-in sea in front of the house!
Verified guest, June 2024
Estiva is a beautiful, fabulous home furnished with exceptional style by the owner. The location is outstanding - right on the water and with Mount Etna and sunsets to look at. We all loved it.
Verified guest, July 2024
Estiva is a beautiful villa with fantastic hosts, a lovely location, and exceptional décor and views. It is very comfortable and well equipped. We loved it - it is one of the nicest villas we have stayed in and we would return.
Verified guest, August 2024
Estiva was really special - full of character and charm, very well-equipped and in a perfect location. It was our first time with The Thinking Traveller, and the whole experience has been excellent.
Verified guest, October 2024
Excellent
4.7/5
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