Azzurra - Three Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 6

A seafront villa where al fresco living is king.

With its numerous shady sea view terraces, splendid vistas of Mount Etna, garden gate access to the transparent blue waters of the Ionian Sea, and a panoramic outdoor plunge pool, Azzurra is a superb summer villa with the added bonus of being within walking distance of restaurants, cafés and shops in nearby Brucoli... unless you prefer to go by boat... Just let us know!

Inside: the indoor living area is all arranged on one floor and communicates seamlessly with the numerous, elegant, covered terraces outside.

The front door takes you into the main living area, with a little TV corner and a sitting area with comfortable sofas overlooking the sea. There is a big fireplace for the cooler months and large French windows leading outside.

To the left is the indoor dining room and the lovely (smallish) kitchen, both of which have access to the terrace and to the outdoor dining areas.

On the other side of the living room, a couple of steps lead up, past a guest WC, to the sleeping quarters, which comprise three comfortable bedrooms: a bedroom with French windows, sea views and an en-suite shower room; a double-twin with en-suite shower room; and a second double bedroom with en-suite shower room and French windows leading out to the beautiful lawned gardens.

Outside: after passing through the gates, you enter the beautiful lawned gardens and catch your first glimpse of the elegant stone villa with its arched portico. The grounds surrounding the house are home to numerous shaded, breakfast and dining areas, each one suitable for a different time of day. There is even a sheltered dining alcove which is perfect for a game of cards or scrabble on a cooler night.

On the other side of the house is the incredible seafront terrace, where you will probably spend most of your stay. To the left, outside the kitchen, is a large table under a shaded pergola and an outdoor kitchen with in-built barbecue, a couple of gas hobs and a sink. Just outside the living room, meanwhile, is an al fresco living area furnished with comfortable and stylish sun loungers and chairs for the aperitif hour.

Further along is the wonderful stone-built plunge pool with views of the bay of Brucoli and beautiful Mount Etna. Just behind the plunge pool is yet another shaded pergola.

A flight of steps lead down from the terrace to the slipway and on to the sea gate from which you can access a bathing platform and a jetty, lapped by the transparent waters of the Ionian Sea.

Last but not least is the underground garage, which houses a selection of canoes and kayaks for guests and direct access to the sea.

Some groups might like to know that there is a tennis court within a short walking distance which is a communal multi-sport area with artificial grass. Please let your Local Specialist know if you would like to arrange a session.

Due to the nature of the property including terraces low walls and several drops around the grounds, children must be supervised at all times.

You may also wish to know that the plunge pool has a single depth of 1.2m.

Please note that the sea access in front of this property can get busy in June, July and August. Getting into the sea is via rocks and so may not be possible to use if the sea is rough.

Boats moor in the bay, especially in the high season, and the seafront area is public and may be used by other people. The sunloungers and other equipment provided are for the exclusive use of guests staying at Azzurra, however.

Although this property is located within walking distance of some shops and restaurants, we strongly recommend that you hire a car.

Stray cats may be seen in the villa grounds; villa staff will discourage their presence and we advise all clients to do the same, however we cannot guarantee that they will stay away from outside furniture.
Azzurra is situated on the coast just outside the little fishing village of Brucoli, with its shops, restaurants and bars. It is well-placed for visiting nearby Syracuse, Noto and the surrounding nature reserves such as Cassibile and Vendicari.

Slightly further afield, Taormina, Mount Etna and Ragusa are all good day trips, and a drive down to the southernmost tip of Sicily beyond Porto Palo di Capo Passero is highly recommended.

Arrival details will be confirmed by The Thinking Traveller after your villa is confirmed.

The Thinking Traveller can organise transfers and car hire and an agent will be in touch with you once your villa is confirmed.