Marea

Marza (Ispica), Sicily

Marea is available exclusively through The Thinking Traveller

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.

Keyholder highlights

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

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Aerial views of Marea

The superb shaded sea-view verandah.

Marea's lawned gardens and fabulous sea views.

Marea is surrounded on two sides by lawned gardens.

A viewing spot above the sea.

The lovely sandy beach below Marea.

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 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
  • IncludedAccess to our award winning local support, knowledge and personal recommendations during your stay
  • 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

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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.

Getting to and around

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

From the Guest Book

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

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The beach was wonderful and Marea's setting spectacular. We really enjoyed our stay.

Ms Elizabeth DeRose, United States of America June 2018

Marea was like paradise. Beautiful beach and a lovely Ibiza-styled house. Great local service.,Marea was like paradise. Beautiful beach and a lovely Ibiza-styled house. Great local service.

,, Germany September 2017

Marea was a great house and location.

AS, United States of America September 2017

We spent many days at the beach right off the property, which was amazing.

JW, United States of America June 2017

Das Haus hat uns super gefallen, vor allem die Strandnähe.

NM, Germany September 2016

Einfach alles perfekt

Frau Helen von der Linden, Germany May 2016

Excellent

4.7/5

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