The house of Flamingos
14 Guests
7 Bedrooms
7 Bathrooms
Sighilli occupies an enviable position at the heart of Vendicari Nature Reserve, whose sublime seafront habitat comprises salt lakes, sandy beaches, vineyards, a wide variety of coastal flora, and an internationally-tinted range of fauna, including flamingos and sea turtles. All in all a truly unique context for Sighilli’s very own brand of Epicurean luxury.
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Keyholder highlights
- Unique location in Vendicari Nature Reserve
- 16m-long pool
- Extensive grounds
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The beautiful decked pool area outside the main house.
Part of the splendid main house living area with its superb sea views.
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The "boardwalk" connecting the pool with one of the outdoor living and dining areas.
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The views out to the sea.
Poolside views over the salt pans.
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 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
- A Local Specialist to assist you during your stay and 24/7 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
- Daily maid service (5 hours/day) and a mid-week linen change
- Daily continental breakfast preparation
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.
Everything was great at Sighilli! The villa was perfect for our group and the staff in particular were outstanding. We are all very happy with the experience.
RS, United States of America October 2021
Sighilli was my favourite Thinking Traveller villa by far. The setting was stunning, overlooking the bird reserve. The villa has multiple outdoor seating areas, which means a large group can enjoy it without being on top of each other. The bedroom suites were enormous, and the beds comfortable. The villa staff were also great.
MH, United Kingdom July 2021
The staff were AMAZING.
Mr Frank Landi, United States of America August 2019
Sighilli is magnifique, lovely. We loved the location and the house's charm. It was very comfortable. Everything was perfect. Would we return? Yes, we love the place.
Verified guest, June 2024
Sighilli far exceeded our high expectations. Everything was top, top notch. The chef was excellent but also a charismatic, wonderful host. And the house manager was always around helping - I honestly don't know when he slept! Just top notch across the board.
Verified guest, July 2024
Sighilli had plenty of space for our whole group and a lovely standard overall. It's in a beautiful setting and has gorgeous views.
Verified guest, August 2025
Excellent
4.7/5
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The Area
With seven hectares of private nature reserve at your private disposal, and a further fifteen hundred hectares at your fingertips, you may not want to move very far. Although the beach is accessible on foot, passage is restricted due to the fact that sea turtles use the area as a nesting ground.
The nearest beaches, therefore, are accessed from outside the property, just a few minute's drive and walk, and are rarely crowded (except in the height of summer).
The nearest main town is Noto, 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 seven towns, which were all rebuilt in flamboyant style following a major earthquake in 1693. Noto is also where you will find the best supermarkets, grocery stops and amenities. For dining, both Noto and Marzamemi, a very attractive little fishing village, have some excellent restaurants.
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 gorge of Pantalica.
Syracuse is just half an hour's drive away, and at least a day there is highly recommended to anybody spending a week or two at Sighilli. A little further afield, the other baroque towns of Modica, Ragusa and Scicli are also easily reachable for day trips.
