Marea is available exclusively through The Thinking Traveller
The house on the tide
6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Keyholder highlights
- Direct access to a quiet sandy beach
- Breathtaking sea views
- Manicured lawned gardens
Gallery
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
- 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
- Access to our award winning local support, knowledge and personal recommendations during your stay
- 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
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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-1hr20Palermo airport:
340km-211miles-4hr10Trapani airport:
415km-258miles-4hr50Comiso airport:
80km-49miles-1hr10Nearest restaurants:
5-10mins driveNearest shops at Ispica:
14km-8miles-20minsPozzallo (hydrofoils to Malta):
14km-8miles-25minsNoto:
30km-19miles-40minsModica:
33km-20miles-50minsScicli:
37km-23miles-55minsVendicari Nature Reserve:
20km-12miles-25minsSyracuse:
67km-42miles-1hourFrom the Guest Book
Read the insightful reviews from travellers who have experienced this villa and our service firsthand.
Marea was an exceptional place, picture perfect. The house was pristine and well-equipped. Having our nearly private beach to enjoy was an added bonus. The place and setting are better than the pictures. It was a delightful place to call our home away from home. Even beach and house toys for children were provided. The hosts thought of everything! If I were to come to Sicily again, I would make it a point to return to Marea. It was like visiting a slice of heaven.
Darlene Crist May 2025
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
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
Marea is very relaxing and peaceful, with amazing views and private beach access! Our experience was wonderful! The Thinking Traveller were able to quickly help us secure a villa last minute and it made our stay very peaceful.
Verified guest, June 2025
Marea is in a beautiful and relaxed setting. We enjoyed a true break, getting away from everything to spend family time in the garden and on the beach. Would we return to Marea? Yes.
Verified guest, April 2026
Excellent
4.7/5
1,174 Reviews
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