Marea

Marza (Ispica), Sicily

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.

Highlights

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

  • 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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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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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

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 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

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

Great location. Very comfortable house and a very relaxing experience

Verified guest, June 2023

Excellent

4.7/5

Local Experiences

Exclusively available to clients of The Thinking Traveller

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Helicopter tours in East Sicily

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Private boat charters in Southeast Sicily

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Wine tastings in Southeast Sicily

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Private guided tours in Southeast Sicily

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Culinary experiences in Southeast Sicily

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