Private family villa near Avola

Villa Agrumi

A spacious six-bedroom family villa with a large private pool, extensive gardens and outdoor living, well placed for beaches, Noto and Siracusa.

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 12Private 13 × 5 m pool£5,880–£10,290 per week

ExpertoItaly opinion

A family villa designed for shared holidays

Villa Agrumi works particularly well for two families travelling together or a multigenerational group that wants generous communal space without placing everyone in the same part of the house.

Three sleeping zones—the main ground floor, lower floor and independent annexe—allow part of the group greater privacy. Outside, the 3,000 m² garden, 13 × 5 metre pool, playground, gym, table tennis and covered dining areas make days at the villa easy to enjoy.

Near Avola, this is a practical base for alternating villa days with sandy beaches, Noto, Siracusa, Vendicari and Marzamemi. A car is essential, and the villa should be chosen for outdoor space and flexibility rather than walk-to-town convenience.

Best for: two families or a multigenerational group that values outdoor facilities, flexible sleeping areas and straightforward access to south-east Sicily by car.

  • Setting: Avola countryside
  • Garden: approximately 3,000 m²
  • Villa: approximately 260 m²
  • Pool season: 1 April–30 November
Villa Agrumi and its broad private lawn near Avola

A substantial garden gives a group of twelve room to spread out.

Comfortable living room at Villa Agrumi

The indoor living spaces provide a practical alternative to the terraces.

Before you choose it

The principal planning decisions

Two families or a multigenerational group

The six bedrooms are divided across three areas, allowing children, parents and grandparents to share the villa without spending the entire stay in one sleeping corridor.

Six bedrooms, but not six identical suites

There are five double rooms and one twin. Three bedrooms are explicitly en suite; the other three use allocated or nearby bathrooms, so room allocation matters for a group of adults.

A car is essential

The rocky shoreline is approximately 550 metres away, but the sandy beach, restaurants and food shops are around 2 kilometres away. Most families will drive, especially with children or beach equipment.

A uniformly deep pool

The saltwater pool measures 13 × 5 metres and is 1.5 metres deep throughout. It is excellent for swimming, but young children and non-swimmers need close supervision; no pool fence is listed.

Bedrooms and bathrooms

How the bedrooms are arranged

Double bedroom with en-suite shower at Villa Agrumi

Five bedrooms in the main house

Two distinct sleeping floors

On the ground floor, two double bedrooms have en-suite showers and the twin room uses a nearby bathroom with a bath. On the lower floor, two further doubles are served by two shower rooms beside the laundry and fitness area.

Independent annexe double bedroom at Villa Agrumi

Independent annexe

Privacy for another couple

The annexe contains the sixth double bedroom and its own en-suite shower room. It offers useful separation for another couple or part of a multigenerational group.

Room summary: five doubles and one twin, sleeping twelve. Six bathrooms are provided, but only three bedrooms are confirmed as en suite. Step-free access between the sleeping areas has not been verified.

Time at the villa

Outdoor living is the real strength

There is room to swim, eat, read, play and spread out without losing the sense of a shared holiday.

Saltwater swimming pool at Villa Agrumi

Large saltwater pool

A 13 × 5 metre pool with broad sun terrace, open from April to November and 1.5 metres deep throughout.

Outdoor kitchen and dining terrace at Villa Agrumi

Outdoor kitchen and dining

A covered cooking and dining area makes it straightforward for twelve guests to eat together outdoors.

Children's playground in the garden at Villa Agrumi

Space for children

A large lawn and dedicated playground give younger guests more than the pool to occupy them.

Fitness area at Villa Agrumi

Fitness and games

A fitness area and table-tennis table add useful alternatives between outings and pool time.

Shaded outdoor lounge at Villa Agrumi

Shaded places to slow down

Pergolas, hammocks and outdoor lounge areas provide welcome shade around the garden.

Indoor dining room at Villa Agrumi

Comfortable indoor living

The bright living and dining rooms are practical for a full group, with air conditioning and two Smart televisions.

Villa amenities

Pool and garden

  • Private 13 × 5 metre saltwater pool
  • Sun terrace, loungers and external shower
  • Approximately 3,000 m² of private garden
  • Playground, hammocks and table tennis
  • Private parking within the grounds

Kitchen and family

  • Outdoor kitchen and barbecue
  • Two fridges, deep-freezer and nine-burner gas hob
  • Dishwasher, microwave and Nespresso machine
  • Two cots and two highchairs
  • Washing machine and tumble dryer

Comfort and services

  • Air conditioning in every room and Wi-Fi
  • Two Smart televisions and mosquito nets in all bedrooms
  • Fitness area and welcome breakfast basket
  • Midweek four-hour clean and bath-towel change
  • Weekly linen and pool towels

Location

Between Avola, the Baroque towns and the coast

Villa Agrumi sits outside Avola in the south-east corner of Sicily, close enough to combine the coast with the Val di Noto without turning every outing into a long expedition.

The nearest shoreline is rocky; The nearest sandy beach is around 2 kilometres away. Noto and Siracusa are easy day trips, while Vendicari and Marzamemi extend the coastal circuit further south. The villa is not a walk-to-town base, so a car is essential.

Villa Agrumi within its landscaped grounds near Avola

A countryside base for beaches, Baroque towns and relaxed villa days.

Rocky shoreline

550 m

Sandy beach

2 km

Avola centre

3.5 km

Noto

15 km

Siracusa

25 km

Catania airport

75 km

From the villa

Four south-east Sicily days worth planning

Villa Agrumi works best when pool days are balanced with a small number of purposeful excursions. These guides help you choose the right rhythm for the group.

Baroque town

Give Noto more than a quick stop

Visit early or later in the day, when the light and streets are calmer. Pair the Baroque centre with a long lunch or a short coast stop rather than trying to rush on to another town.

Plan your Val di Noto day

History and waterfront

Plan Siracusa as a complete city day

Ortigia, Neapolis and the archaeological museum are separate parts of the city. Choose the priority before leaving the villa, then leave time for the waterfront and dinner.

Plan a day in Siracusa

Nature or beach

Choose Cavagrande for the right group

The reserve offers a very different day from the coast, but heat, access and walking conditions matter. For younger children or a slower day, the nearest sandy beach may be the better choice.

Shape a family route through the south-east

Reserve and fishing village

Pair Vendicari with Marzamemi

Use Vendicari for a morning walk or beach time, then continue to Marzamemi when the village becomes more atmospheric towards late afternoon and evening.

Explore south-east Sicily

Start planning

Plan a holiday featuring Villa Agrumi

Tell us who is travelling, how you would like the bedrooms divided and whether the villa is the whole holiday or one part of a wider Sicily route. We will confirm availability and shape the right stay, car hire and any hotel combination around it.

Weekly price guide: £5,880–£10,290, depending on the travel dates. Guide prices use €1 = £1 for straightforward comparison; the confirmed quotation will reflect the applicable supplier rate.

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