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Lo Scarabeo

Granelli, Sicily

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Art, the sky and the sea

6 Guests

3 Bedrooms

3 Bathrooms

A stay at Lo Scarabeo is an aquatic feast for the senses, where the metronomic rhythm of the surf, the invigorating, ozone-rich air, the eye-defying expanse of sea and the silky-soft sandy beach accompany your every moment. Aesthetic sensibilities are catered for too, thanks to the owners' keen and imaginative eye for design and an eclectic mix of iconic contemporary and antique furnishings and objets.

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Keyholder highlights

  • IncludedGarden gate beach access
  • IncludedDesign-inspired interiors
  • IncludedExtensive sea-view gardens
  • IncludedPanoramic roof terrace

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Views out to sea from the roof-top terrace.

Views out to sea from the roof-top terrace.

Approaching Lo Scarabeo through its long, manicured front garden.

Approaching Lo Scarabeo through its long, manicured front garden.

The sea views start here!

The sea views start here!

The welcoming living area opens out into the front and back gardens

The welcoming living area opens out into the front and back gardens

The living area, seen from another angle.

The living area, seen from another angle.

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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 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
  • IncludedA Local Specialist to assist you during your stay and 24/7 emergency support
  • 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 cleaning and linen change service

Excludes

  • Not IncludedFlights
  • Not IncludedCar hire
  • Not IncludedTransfers
  • Not IncludedMeals (unless otherwise specified)
  • 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

Lo Scarabeo is available exclusively through The Thinking Traveller

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The Area

Lo Scarabeo sits right on Granelli beach, a 4.5km-stretch of sand just to the west of Capo Passero, whose lighthouse signals Italy’s most meridional point – considerably further south than Tunis.

The coastline is almost entirely given over to long sandy beaches, the very same ones landed on by British and Canadian forces during Operation Huskey in the 2nd World War. Just to the west is the port of Pozzallo from where, in just 90 minutes by hydrofoil, it is possible to get to Malta.

To the north is the splendid Baroque town of Noto, Syracuse, once the mightiest city in Magna Graecia, and Vendicari Nature Reserve, home to beautiful unspoilt beaches, migrating flamingos and nesting turtles.

Less than an hour's drive northwest are the other splendid towns of the Val di Noto UNESCO Heritage Site, Modica and Scicli, and, a little further afield, Ragusa.

The beaches in the area of Pozzallo and Ispica have received several consecutive Blue Flags, attesting to the cleanliness of the water and their general ecological excellence.

Catania airport:

110km-66miles-1hr20

Palermo airport:

340km-211miles-4hr10

Trapani airport:

415km-258miles-4hr50

Comiso airport:

80km-49miles-1hr10

Nearest restaurants:

5-10mins drive

Nearest shops at Ispica:

14km-8miles-20mins

Pozzallo (hydrofoils to Malta):

14km-8miles-25mins

Noto:

30km-19miles-40mins

Modica:

33km-20miles-50mins

Scicli:

37km-23miles-55mins

Vendicari Nature Reserve:

20km-12miles-25mins

Syracuse:

67km-42miles-1hour

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From the Guest Book

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

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We had a very relaxing stay at Lo Scarabeo. It's in a fantastic situation right on a lovely beach. Would we return? Yes, we have been many times and love it!

Cecilia Bishop September 2024

We loved Lo Scarabeo. It was kept clean and we had a fabulous meal cooked for us.

SJ, United Kingdom July 2022

The cook was delightful and cooked us a wonderful anniversary dinner.

Mrs Cecilia Bishop, United Kingdom September 2021

We loved Scarabeo.

CB, Netherlands August 2021

A fabulous holiday and definitely well needed this year. We love having the beach at the end of the garden. Our third year at Lo Scarabeo says it all!

Mrs Cecilia Bishop, United Kingdom October 2020

Lo Scarabeo is a perfect villa with an amazing sandy beach at the end of the garden.

Mrs Cecilia Bishop, United Kingdom November 2019

Excellent

4.7/5

942 Reviews