Estiva is available exclusively through The Thinking Traveller

From shaded lawns to a jetty

6 Guests

3 Bedrooms

3 Bathrooms

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!

Keyholder highlights

  • IncludedHeatable seafront plunge pool
  • IncludedGarden gate sea access and kayaks
  • IncludedWalking distance to restaurants and shops

Gallery

The sea or the Jacuzzi? Just one of the many good dilemmas at Estiva.

Dusk over Mount Etna, seen from the Jacuzzi at Estiva!

Estiva's wonderful lawn.

Approaching Estiva via its large furnished terrace.

Estiva (the second house from the right) and its fabulous waterfront position. (please note that there is no longer a pergola on the bathing platform)

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
  • IncludedAccess 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
  • IncludedA mid-week clean and linen change

Excludes

  • Not IncludedFlights
  • Not IncludedCar hire
  • Not IncludedTransfers
  • Not IncludedMeals (unless otherwise specified)
  • Not IncludedThe costs to heat the pool which amounts to €525 per week, if requested, payable in advance
  • 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

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

Getting to and around

Catania airport:

49km-26miles-40mins

Palermo airport:

268km-167miles-2hr40

Trapani airport:

346km-215miles-3hr50

Nearest shops, bars and restaurants:

in Brucoli, a few minutes' drive or about 15 minutes' walk

Nearest sea access:

right by the house

Syracuse:

33km-21miles-30mins

Noto:

60km-38miles-50mins

Mount Etna:

80km-50miles-1hr20

Taormina:

100km-62miles-1hr15

From the Guest Book

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

An illustration of a guest book

The owners were gracious hosts upon check in, just lovely, warm and kind. Truly felt welcomed in their lovely home. What a view and a great location for day trips!

Mr Anil Kakar, United States of America June 2018

The photos don't do Estiva justice. The gardens and seaside are amazing. We hardly wanted to leave the water and property. The owner was extremely friendly and engaging. We wish we were there now. That about says it all. The memories of the sea and the views are my new happy place.

Ms Suzanne de Lint, Canada September 2017

La maison c'est très intelligemment conçue, très agréable à vivre.

Mr Jean-Yves Rumani, France September 2017

Exceptional position. Excellent owners.

SC, Switzerland August 2017

The holiday was very well organized thanks to your team in London and in Sicily.

Mrs Kate West, United Kingdom July 2017

Sehr freundliche Besitzerin. Für unser Baby wurde alles bereit gestellt (von Spielsachen bis Lätzchen).,Sehr freundliche Besitzerin. Für unser Baby wurde alles bereit gestellt (von Spielsachen bis Lätzchen).

,, Switzerland November 2016

Excellent

4.7/5

Local Experiences

Exclusively available to clients of The Thinking Traveller

Helicopter tours in East Sicily

Helicopter tours in East Sicily

Wine tours on Mount Etna

Wine tours on Mount Etna

Private Guided tours in East Sicily

Private Guided tours in East Sicily

Wine tastings in Southeast Sicily

Wine tastings in Southeast Sicily

Private guided tours in Southeast Sicily

Private guided tours in Southeast Sicily

Private boat charters in Southeast Sicily

Private boat charters in Southeast Sicily

Culinary experiences in East Sicily

Culinary experiences in East Sicily

Private boat charters in East Sicily

Private boat charters in East Sicily

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