Shady terraces and crystal waters
6 Guests
5 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
A stunning position on one of Sicily’s most spectacular stretches of coastline... With its large grounds, spectacular views, private sea access and walking distance to restaurants and shops, Funcia offers the perfect balance for many of our clients. Steps lead down to the crystal clear waters below while the coves and bays of the nearby Lo Zingaro Nature Reserve are invitingly close at hand.
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Keyholder highlights
- Garden gate sea access
- Spectacular sea and coastal views
- Easy walk to restaurants and shops
Gallery
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A view of the stunning coastline to the west.
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The sea-view living room opens out onto the the main terrace.
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The main terrace has spectacular sea views!
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The steps down to the sea.
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Funcia's delightful sea access.
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 to assist you during your stay and 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
- Cleaning two times per week (usually Tuesday and Thursday up to 3 hours/day) and a mid-week towels change service (the latter is available on request)
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
From the Guest Book
Read the insightful reviews from travellers who have experienced this villa and our service firsthand.
We had a very relaxing and enjoyable stay at Funcia. It's a lovely villa. The highlight was the enormous terrace giving out to the ocean views.
Elizabeth Bosco June 2025
The location, Funcia itself and the wonderful staff at The Thinking Traveller could not have been more perfect. This was our third year visiting Scopello and it was just like coming home. The views from Funcia are exceptional -- probably the most beautiful site in Sicily. The house feels so welcoming and is decorated with lovely local Sicilian art and ceramics. Would we stay again? Yes, the location, location, location. The owners are very welcoming, we love Scopello itself, and the house is lovely.
Kathleen Lundquist May 2025
Funcia was gorgeous and in a perfect location. We had the most wonderful trip in Sicily - stress-free, unique and perfect! Starting with my first conversation with The Thinking Traveller, all the stress of planning was removed. The people were. incredibly helpful, instantly understood all my family's needs, and were always responsive and pleasant. I'm already thinking of my next family trip with The Thinking Traveller!
KB June 2024
Funcia perfect escape from city life. The location is great, it has amazing views and private access to sea, and is large and spacious. The area is beautiful and peaceful. It was my first time ever renting a villa and not staying in a hotel. I didn’t regret it - it was great.
AA June 2024
You will not find a more amazing setting than Funcia. The views are breathtaking, and access to the sea is fantastic. Loved the close proximity to Scopello.
Verified guest, June 2025
Funcia felt like a real family home, not a generic airbnb. The house and grounds were wonderful, beautiful, comfortable and personal. It was very nicely decorated and very comfortable and the views were stunning. We loved the access to the sea and the excellent swimming. The staff on the ground were very responsive and brought a cake for my husband's birthday which was so nice.
Verified guest, September 2025
Excellent
4.7/5
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The Area
Set on the edge of the Golfo di Castellammare, Funcia occupies a very private spot on one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in Sicily.
The small village of Scopello just up the hill has a good selection of restaurants and bars, and can be reached on foot in about 20 minutes. There is also a mini-market (with an excellent deli, butcher's and wine selection), a good bar and an organic farm shop selling superb fruit and vegetables about 10 minutes walk away.
The old tuna fishery (tonnara) of Scopello, a few hundred metres along the coast from the villa, is a must-see if staying at Funcia. In recent years the beauty of the building itself, and its wonderful setting, has made it popular both as a visitor attraction, and as an event venue, hosting weddings and other celebrations.
As well as the tuna fishery, you can also easily visit Lo Zingaro Nature Reserve, which offers a range of spectacular walks and some beautiful crystal clear bays for swimming. There is a diving centre in Scopello for scuba lovers and a pebbly beach with equipped lidos just a 5-minute drive away at Guidaloca.
The town of Castellammare del Golfo, a few kilometres east, has several seafront bars and restaurants and a daily fish market.
The spectacular Elymian/Greek site of Segesta is about 20 minutes drive away and Erice, Palermo, Trapani and Selinunte can all be reached in under an hour.
