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.
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Keyholder highlights
- Attractive contemporary design
- Wide-ranging views
- Dreamy terraces and pool area
Gallery
Aerial views of Mandorla.
The pool with the main house above.
Chilling in the shade down by the lovely pool.
The beautiful pool and the views out to sea.
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.
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 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 available during your stay for 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
- A mid-week cleaning and linen change service
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.
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 May 2025
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 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, August 2024
Mandorla is a beautiful villa in a wonderful destination. What stood out was the view and the outdoor living areas.
Verified guest, September 2024
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, September 2025
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, September 2025
Excellent
4.7/5
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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.
Getting to and around
Catania airport:
88km-55miles-1hrPalermo airport:
315km-195miles-3hr20Trapani airport:
396km-246miles-4hr25Nearest beaches at Vendicari, Lido di Noto and Calabernado:
10mins by carNoto (nearest shops, cafés, bars, restaurants and other amenities):
6.5km-4.7miles-15minsSyracuse:
39km-24miles-35minsModica:
38km-24miles-35minsRagusa:
54km-33miles-55minsScicli:
50km-31miles-55minsLocal Experiences
Helicopter tours in East Sicily
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.
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Wine tastings in Southeast Sicily
Nero 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.
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Private boat charters in Southeast Sicily
From 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.
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Private guided tours in Southeast Sicily
The 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.
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Culinary experiences in Southeast Sicily
The 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.
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