Zu Nillu is available exclusively through The Thinking Traveller
Where romans built the pool
8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Keyholder highlights
- Unique setting above Cala Rossa
- Garden gate sea access and pool
- Extraordinary gardens and sea views
Gallery
The shady terrace outside the main part of the house.
The villa sits in a truly privileged position.
Your private access to the magnificent waters of Cala Rossa.
The private garden overlooking Cala Rossa has a dining area and barbeque.
An aperitif with a view!
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 clean and linen change
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
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The Area
Favignana, or La Farfalla as it is often referred to thanks to its butterfly shape, is the largest and most important of the Egadi Islands. It lies some 10 miles of the Trapani coast and is a popular holiday destination in the summer months largely thanks to its crystalline azure waters in bays such as Cala Rossa (right below Zu Nillu!).
The main town, just 10 minutes' drive away, is also known as Favignana. It has a small port and is dominated by the Fort of Santa Caterina, originally built by the Arabs, a beautiful sandy beach and two main piazzas, flanked by restaurants, gelaterie and cafés. It is also home to two buildings testifying to the influence of the Florio family: Palazzo Florio, built in 1876 near the harbour, and the large, abandoned skeleton of the Florio tuna fishery.
But what most people come here for are the crystalline waters offering excellent swimming and good scuba-diving possibilities, especially in the sea caves such as Grotta Azzurra, Grotta dei Sospiri (sospiri means “sighs”), and Grotta degli Innamorati (the Lovers’ Grotto).
While staying on Favignana, we recommend a little island-hopping to the other two islands, Levanzo and Marettimo.
Favignana is just a 20-minute hop on the hydrofoil (regular services year round) or 45 minutes on the car ferry from Trapani (whose airport is 15 minutes outside town). Trapani is less than one hour’s drive from Palermo airport.
Getting to and around
Trapani airport to Trapani port:
25minsPalermo airport to Trapani port:
90km-55miles-1hrCatania airport to Trapani port:
315km-195miles-3hr35Comiso airport to Trapani port:
340km-211miles-4hrHydrofoil from Trapani to Favignana:
30-40minsNearest sea access:
Cala Rossa, at the bottom of the gardenNearest restaurants:
25-30 mins walkThe harbour, town and beach of Favignana Town:
15 mins driveThe other Egadi Islands, Levanzo and Marettimo:
10mins and 30mins respectively.From the Guest Book
Read the insightful reviews from travellers who have experienced this villa and our service firsthand.
Zu Nillu is spectacular and extraordinary - the villa and grounds and the setting on Favignana! All four couples of us who stayed in May, 2018 agreed that the site was unlike any other that any of us had visited and not easy to describe in words. Although we stayed a week, as the end of the week neared we wished we had planned to stay two weeks.
Mr David Dowell, United States of America May 2018
I can't fault a thing, Zu Nillu was amazing, the caretaker so sweet, it was all about us having a good time. I would use The Thinking Traveller whenever I could.
SH, United Kingdom August 2017
Zu Nillu is perhaps the best rental we've had in 14 years of doing so. We will absolutely return.
Verified guest, October 2016
Zu Nillu is beautiful, a very special place.
Verified guest, August 2016
Our holiday was superb. Everything was of the highest quality and service. I cannot say enough good things about the experience. I have already recommended your site to several people who are thinking of going to Sicily.
Susan Karabin, United States of America August 2013
Dear Think Sicily, We are frequent Think Sicily customers of your beautiful Sicilian villas. We must say that our recent one week stay at Zu Nillu set a new standard for beauty, restfulness and enjoyment. The setting of Zu Nillu is incredible. We are hoping to come back next year. The owner was very attentive and has created a brilliant vision with this property. The villa caretaker provided outstanding service. Please pass on our compliments, and a copy of this letter, to the owner and to the caretaker. Well done!
Charley Best and Cathy Connally, Canada July 2012
Excellent
4.7/5
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