In the almond trees

10 Guests

4 Bedrooms

5 Bathrooms

Surveying the Arcadian hills and shimmering blue waters that so define Sicily's southeasternmost corner, Mandorla takes its name from the surrounding almond trees which, along with the local materials used throughout the property, imbue the contemporary aesthetics of the overall design with a sense of place and belonging.

Key Highlights

  • Pool
  • Sea views
  • Gym
  • Barbecue
  • Gym equipment
  • Table tennis

Gallery

Aerial views of Mandorla.

Mandorla's pool with the main house above.

Mandorla's pool with the main house above.

Chilling in the shade down by the lovely pool.

Chilling in the shade down by the lovely pool.

The beautiful pool and the views out to sea.

The beautiful pool and the views out to sea.

The shady al fresco sitting area outside the main house.

The shady al fresco sitting area outside the main house.

The bright, airy living area in the main house with its large sliding glass doors.

The bright, airy living area in the main house with its large sliding glass doors.

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Mandorla gave me silence, energy, a good feeling. The villa had almost everything you needed. What stood out was the design and the view.

– Verified guest, visited 2025

Overview

  • GuestsUp to 10
  • Bedrooms4
  • Double beds3
  • Quad beds1
  • Bathrooms5
  • En-suite bathrooms3 of 5
  • Floor plan

Features and Amenities

The property

  • Sea views
  • Outdoor fireplace/fire pit
  • Private parking

Pool & Wellness

  • Pool
    18x4.5m
  • Gym
  • Gym equipment

Services

  • Local knowledge and recommendations
  • On-the-ground support
  • Daily maid service
    Optional

Kitchen & Dining

  • Barbecue
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave

Entertainment & Tech

  • Table tennis
  • Satellite Wi-Fi Internet
  • Bluetooth speakers

Includes

  • IncludedThe Thinking Traveller's expertise to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and access to exclusive experiences
  • IncludedExclusive use of your private villa and grounds
  • IncludedEffortless trip sharing with your guests on our online platform
  • IncludedAward-winning local expertise throughout your stay

Excludes

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

Getting to and around

Catania airport88km-55miles-1hr
Palermo airport315km-195miles-3hr20
Trapani airport396km-246miles-4hr25
Nearest beaches at Vendicari, Lido di Noto and Calabernado10mins by car
Noto (nearest shops, cafés, bars, restaurants and other amenities)6.5km-4.7miles-15mins
Syracuse39km-24miles-35mins
Modica38km-24miles-35mins
Ragusa54km-33miles-55mins
Scicli50km-31miles-55mins

Bedroom details

Main House

  • Bedroom 1: double bed (180x200cm), en-suite shower room
  • Bedroom 2: quad beds (90x200cm), en-suite shower room

Guesthouse

  • Bedroom 3: double bed (180x200cm), adjacent shower room
  • Bedroom 4: double bed (180x200cm), en-suite shower room

Please note that bedroom 4 is accessed externally only.

Bedroom 3 has a mezzanine level where there is a single bed, available for use as long as the total number of guests including children does not exceed 10. It is accessed via stairs in the corridor and would share the shower room with bedroom 3.

Reduced Occupancy

During the shoulder seasons, Mandorla has a reduced price for a group of up to 6 that only need up the 2 bedrooms in the main house. The guesthouse will be closed, but the rest of the villa, its amenities and its grounds will remain at the complete disposal of guests.
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About the property

Inside

Accommodation at Mandorla is spread over a main house and a guesthouse.

The front door of the main house leads from a sheltered courtyard into the hub of the property, a luminous open-concept space that flows between a stylishly furnished living area and a sleek, well-equipped kitchen with a marble-topped dining table. Locally-sourced perciata stone flooring runs throughout, a palette of gentle greys and natural wood tones calms the pulse, walls of windows and sliding glass doors provide luminosity, and a textured concrete ceiling adds an extra dash of contemporary kudos. The living area offers superb views, and, via the sliding glass doors, access to the furnished terraces that run along the front and side of the property.

An opening at the far end of the kitchen leads down a couple of steps into a small hallway, off which are two bedrooms, a lovely double with en-suite shower room, countryside views and access to a terrace, and a children's quadruple room with two bunk beds and an en-suite shower room.

A lower ground floor of the main house, accessed via the laundry room and by an external flight of steps, is a well-equipped gym.

About 30m away from the main house, the guesthouse is home to two more bedrooms. A door takes one into a corridor, off which is a large shower room and, at the end, a spacious double bedroom with access to a wrap-around terrace. On an open mezzanine level above this bedroom, and accessed via stairs in the corridor, is a single bedroom (available for use as long as the total number of guests including children does not exceed 10). The second bedroom is accessed externally from the wrap-around terrace and features a double bed, great views and an en-suite shower room.

Outside

the large sliding glass doors of the main house's living area provide seamless access to a large expanse of shaded terrace that wraps around the house on two sides and connects via a few steps with the master bedroom's terrace. Elegantly furnished for lounging and dining in style, these terraces are also blessed with fabulous views.

A flight of steps leads down to the gorgeous pool area, which boasts both shaded and sun-kissed terraces and an extremely inviting pool. Dry stone walls, built out of the local creamy limestone, delimit the various al fresco areas from the gardens and grounds, which are planted with almond trees and other Mediterranean flora.

The guesthouse is linked to the main house and the pool area via a couple of easy paths and has its own terrace offering great views.

CIR No. 19089013C215028, CIN No.IT089013C2466M42VF

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About the Area

Mandorla sits in a panoramic position in the Arcadian hills just a few miles south of the fascinating baroque town of Noto and close to a host of sandy beaches, including those of Vendicari Nature Reserve.

Noto is the most easterly of a chain of baroque towns now protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is also perhaps the most perfect of the baroque towns, which were all rebuilt in flamboyant style following a major earthquake in 1693.

Vendicari Nature Reserve boasts some of the finest sandy beaches in Sicily, which are pleasingly under-populated even in the height of summer. Vendicari is also home to thousands of migrating flamingos, and sea turtles nest on its beaches.

If hiking in the hills is your thing, then there is some spectacular scenery in the rushing streams and waterfalls of Cassibile and at the Paleolithic burial sites in the dramatic valley of Pantalica.

Ancient, historic Syracuse is just over half an hour's drive away, and we heartily recommend that anyone spending a week or two at Mandorla enjoys some time there. A little further afield, the other baroque towns of Modica, Ragusa and Scicli are easily visitable.

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Considerations

Due to the nature of the property including terraces low walls and several drops around the grounds, children must be supervised at all times.

The number of steps that must be negotiated to get into and around this property might make it unsuitable for people with mobility problems.

You may also wish to know that the pool has a single depth of 1.4m.

Stray cats may be seen in the villa grounds; villa staff will discourage their presence and we advise all clients to do the same, however we cannot guarantee that they will stay away from outside furniture.

Read more about our Health and Safety Policy here

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Guest Reviews

Mandorla gave me silence, energy, a good feeling. The villa had almost everything you needed. What stood out was the design and the view.

Verified guest, visited September 2025

Our stay at Mandorla was memorable. We loved the separation and privacy of the bedrooms and all the different indoor and outdoor living spaces.

Verified guest, visited September 2025

Mandorla is gorgeous! Beautifully maintained, perfectly cleaned. All the bathrooms and the kitchen are new. It is one of the best houses we've stayed in - we loved it. And we had one of our best family vacations. You wake up to birdsong, sunshine and views of the Ionian Sea. What could be better?!

LM, visited May 2025

Mandorla is a beautiful villa in a wonderful destination. What stood out was the view and the outdoor living areas.

Verified guest, visited September 2024

Mandorla is an immaculate villa with every imaginable feature. It was perfectly located and the view was spectacular! Our experience was exceptional in all respects! Thank you for being everything we had hoped you would be, and then some!

Chris DiPasquale, visited September 2024

We had a magical, stress-free trip staying at beautiful Mandorla. It was of a high standard and had wonderful views. Thanks to The Thinking Traveller.

Verified guest, visited August 2024

We loved Mandorla - the general setting, the calm and the quality of the villa. We had a fantastic week - it's an ideal place to recharge your batteries. It's also Ideal for families.

Verified guest, visited July 2024

Mandorla is a beautiful villa with every amenity imaginable. What stood out was the space and the view.

Verified guest, visited June 2024

The shady al fresco sitting area outside the main house.

Looking to know more about Mandorla?

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