Arches, jasmine and the sea
Chic elegance, a heatable pool and direct sea access…L’Olivastro is a splendid sea-front villa that has been cleverly designed to maximize its wonderful panoramic position. Surrounded by a luxuriant Mediterranean garden and terracotta-tiled terraces, its gates will lead you directly into the limpid, translucent waters of the Mediterranean Sea... unless, of course, you prefer the heatable pool and its hydromassage corner!
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Fontane Bianche is just a few kilometres south of Syracuse and its white sandy beach has made it a popular resort for the well to do of that prosperous and historical town.
Ideally placed as a base to visit the south east of Sicily, the villa is about fifteen minutes from Syracuse and Noto, an hour from Ragusa or Catania and and hour and a half from Taormina or Mount Etna.
For those in search of the outdoors, there is some good walking in the nature reserves of Cassibile and Pantalica and some wonderful deserted beaches at Capo Passero and the Vendicari Nature Reserve (where you may also see migrating flamingos or even turtles).
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.
DiscoverNero 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.
DiscoverSicily is, quite simply, one of the world’s most fascinating places, with a uniquely rich history, geography and cultural heritage. The Eastern side of the island has a seemingly endless variety of treasures to discover, from the architectural gems and culinary delights of the main towns, to UNESCO Heritage sites, to the geological phenomena and breath-taking landscapes of Mount Etna.Our private guides are tried and tested experts in their field, with many holding PhDs in their particular specialism. Book a tour or two with them and you'll come away with fascinating insights into your destination's towns, archaeological sites, food, wine, landscapes and geology.
DiscoverThe 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.
DiscoverThe 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.
DiscoverFrom 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
L'Olivasro is a beautiful villa with great service. We would return.
CC October 2024
We would return to L'Olivastro as it was the perfect place for us. The incredible, wonderful view and the calm area with the ocean so near and the sound of nature made us relax completely.
Marion Nagel September 2024
We would return to L'Olivastro because it's the perfect place for us: the incredible, wonderful view and this calm area with the ocean so near and the sound of the nature made us relax completely.
Marion Nagel September 2024
The views at L'Olivastro are spectacular. I have never stayed in a villa so close to the sea. The gardens are glorious, beautifully looked after, and there were lots of little touches in the grounds that I loved, such as elegant tiles, and a swimming pool that felt like an old Roman bath (in a good way!). ,The house has been thoughtfully furnished and has a lovely, breezy, open feel to it. The sound of the sea permeates the experience. We loved sitting on the top terrace, gazing out at the sea and watching boats go past, and we particularly liked the outdoor eating area, which was on a terrace beside the house and had beautiful views of the glistening sea, framed by flowers and hedges. Stunning.
Annie M-J July 2024
What stood out about L'Olivastro was the view and the closeness to the sea, as well an the layout of the interior. Everything was just very good.
Verified guest, October 2024
L'Olivastro is a beautiful villa with great service.
Verified guest, October 2024
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