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.
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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 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
- 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.
