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Marea

Marza (Ispica), Sicily

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The house on the tide

6 Guests

3 Bedrooms

3 Bathrooms

At Marea, bright elegant interiors spill out onto a long shady verandah from where you may happily survey emerald green lawns and the tempting turquoise sea. These two elements are linked via a path leading from the garden down to a glorious sandy beach, winner of successive Blue Flag awards. All in all, an exemplary family summer house.

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Keyholder highlights

  • IncludedDirect access to a quiet sandy beach
  • IncludedBreathtaking sea views
  • IncludedManicured lawned gardens

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Ariel views of Marea

Marea's lawned gardens and fabulous sea views.

Marea's lawned gardens and fabulous sea views.

The lovely sandy beach below Marea.

The lovely sandy beach below Marea.

The superb shaded sea-view verandah.

The superb shaded sea-view verandah.

Marea is surrounded on two sides by lawned gardens.

Marea is surrounded on two sides by lawned gardens.

The terrace and its view.

The terrace and its view.

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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

Marea is available exclusively through The Thinking Traveller

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The Area

Marea is situated just a few miles from Capo Passero, whose lighthouse signals Italy’s southernmost point – considerably further south than Tunis.

The coast 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 90mins 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 to the west 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 (including the one right below the villa) have received several consecutive "Bandiere Blu", attesting to the cleanliness of the water and their general ecological excellence.

Catania airport:

121km-75miles-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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Amazing villa with the close ocean, you can hear the waves at night. Loved every minute of it. The kids loved the beach at the villa's doorstep.

Maibrit Hofer September 2023

Mr Hanspeter Urfer, Switzerland January 2023

Marea's garden and view and proximity to the beach is awesome. The housekeeper, who also cooked for us on three occasions is lovely. Her cooking is amazing and she is very friendly and accommodating.

GK, Germany August 2022

Thank you to the housekeeper! She was absolutely wonderful in everything.

CL, Germany May 2022

Great location. Very comfortable house and a very relaxing experience

Verified guest, June 2023

We're having a wonderful time. The villa is beautiful with easy access to the gorgeous beach. We're already missing everything.

Verified guest, August 2023

Excellent

4.7/5

942 Reviews