Zu Nillu

Favignana, the Egadi Islands, Sicily

Where romans built the pool

8 Guests

4 Bedrooms

4 Bathrooms

Perched above its own labyrinthine Roman stone quarry, into which a beautiful pool and a Mediterranean garden have been inserted, Zu Nillu is theatrical, wow-inspiring and a truly unique proposition. You simply won’t find any house quite like this, and certainly not one with a private garden dominating (and accessing) Favignana's mythical Cala Rossa, one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful sea spots.

Highlights

  • IncludedUnique setting above Cala Rossa
  • IncludedGarden gate sea access and pool
  • IncludedExtraordinary gardens and sea views

Gallery

The inviting pool.

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.

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 clean and linen change

Excludes

  • Not IncludedFlights
  • Not IncludedCar hire
  • Not IncludedTransfers
  • Not IncludedMeals (unless otherwise specified)

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Getting to and around

Trapani airport to Trapani port:

25mins

Palermo airport to Trapani port:

90km-55miles-1hr

Catania airport to Trapani port:

315km-195miles-3hr35

Comiso airport to Trapani port:

340km-211miles-4hr

Hydrofoil from Trapani to Favignana:

30-40mins

Nearest sea access:

Cala Rossa, at the bottom of the garden

Nearest restaurants:

25-30 mins walk

The harbour, town and beach of Favignana Town:

15 mins drive

The 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.

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Zu Nillu is an incredibly unique spot on a beautiful island. What stood out were the views and the garden and generally how unique it is. Would we return? Yes.

SG May 2026

We had a lovely stay at Zu Nillu, a very unique villa in a beautiful part of Italy. What stood out was the uniqueness of the layout, the structure, the grounds - especially the pool - and location to the beach.

DM July 2025

Zu Nillu is out of this world…it is everything and more than it looks in the pictures! The grounds, décor and privacy were second to none. Would we return? Absolutely, Zu Nillu will always be special to us now.

Verified guest, July 2025

Zu Nillu is so beautiful. Every request was answered immediately. The chef was perfect. Our holiday was relaxing. Beautiful.

JL March 2025

Es das schönste Urlaubsziel und Urlaubserlebnis war, das wir seit Anbeginn unserer Reisen mit The Thinking Traveller erlebt haben. Einzigartig. Wir nannten es

Ute Giesecke September 2023

Zu Nillu is spectacular. It is a quirky villa and not for everyone. Those who get it, though, will be amazed by it. The caretaker is an incredible wealth of Favignanan and Sicilian knowledge and is so kind.

MS, United States of America August 2022

Excellent

4.7/5

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