It is not six equivalent couples’ suites
The best rooming uses the upper-floor king and double, the bunk room, the independent apartment and the two annex suites deliberately. We would agree who sleeps where before booking.
Sea-view villa in the Plemmirio reserve
A contemporary six-bedroom base for two families or a mixed-age group, with a heated saltwater pool, broad sea-facing terraces and three distinct sleeping zones close to Syracuse.
ExpertoItaly opinion
Villa Ataga is a substantial modern compound in the Plemmirio marine reserve, south of Syracuse. The strongest reasons to choose it are the heated saltwater pool, the broad sea outlook and the way the accommodation separates into a main house, an independent apartment and two detached annex suites.
That structure is especially useful for two families, a multi-generational group or friends who are happy with different room types. We would normally plan it around eight adults and four children, or ten adults and two children, rather than present it as six equivalent adult suites.
Best for: two families, multi-generational groups and mixed-age celebrations where separate sleeping zones are helpful.


Before you choose it
The best rooming uses the upper-floor king and double, the bunk room, the independent apartment and the two annex suites deliberately. We would agree who sleeps where before booking.
The ground-floor apartment is reached externally and the two king annex suites are detached from the main house. That adds privacy, but it also matters for families with young children and guests who prefer everyone under one roof.
The 5 × 10 m saltwater pool is normally heated to 24–26°C and open from March to November, subject to reconfirmation. There is no shallow end, so it is not the easiest pool for toddlers or weak swimmers.
Rocky sea access is around 500 metres away, while the nearest sandy beach is about 5 km away. The house also works over several levels, so it is not our first choice for significant mobility limitations.
Bedrooms and bathrooms

Main house · upper floor
A sea-facing king bedroom has its own shower room. A second double and a bunk bedroom share a separate shower room, and the floor opens to a broad terrace.

Independent apartment and two annexes
The external-access apartment has a double bedroom, shower room, kitchenette, living space and sofa bed. Two detached annex suites each add a king bed, private shower room, minibar and patio.
Recommended configuration: 8 adults + 4 children, or 10 adults + 2 children. Maximum published capacity is 12 + 1, but the extra place is not equivalent to a full bedroom.
Time at the villa
Villa Ataga suits a villa-centred week, with enough kitchen, dining and lounging space for the group to live comfortably together without giving up private corners.

Heated saltwater pool
The 5 × 10 m pool sits within a broad furnished terrace. Heating is normally 24–26°C during the March–November opening period, subject to conditions and reconfirmation.

Outdoor dining
A long shaded table gives the full group a proper place for breakfast and dinner outside, with the pool and coastline forming the backdrop.

Outdoor kitchen
The external kitchen has generous preparation space, a sink, hob, refrigeration and barbecue, so cooking outside can be part of the evening rather than a separate task.

Shared interiors
The pool level brings together the main sitting room, dining area and kitchen, with enough scale for a full group and direct access to the terraces.

Terraces and garden
Approximately 200 m² of terraces and a 3,000 m² garden create sun, shade and separation around the house, pool and annexes.

Sea-facing lounge
Covered sitting areas make it easy to step away from the busiest parts of the terrace while keeping the sea and pool close.
Practical comforts






Location
Villa Ataga sits in the Plemmirio marine reserve, south of Syracuse, with an open outlook across the coast. The immediate setting is residential and natural rather than resort-like: rocky sea access is close, daily essentials are nearby, and the most rewarding cultural days begin with a drive.
Ortigia gives the week its strongest city contrast, combining sea-facing lanes, restaurants, markets and archaeology. Noto, Marzamemi and the Val di Noto can be reached on purposeful day trips, but the villa is best used as a place to return to rather than a base for constant long-distance touring.

From the villa
The strongest week balances substantial time at home with a small number of well-paced outings. These pages help decide which days genuinely add something to the stay.
City and archaeology
Use one full day for the archaeological park, Ortigia’s lanes and the city’s evening atmosphere rather than trying to compress them into a hurried visit.
Read the Siracusa guideBaroque south-east
Noto is the most natural first Baroque excursion; Modica, Scicli and Ragusa need more time and are better chosen selectively.
Explore the Val di NotoCoast and reserve
Shape a coastal day around the season, swimming conditions and the group’s energy rather than assuming every beach or reserve belongs in one outing.
Plan the wider regionLonger Sicily route
For a longer holiday, Villa Ataga combines more cleanly with Etna or Taormina than with another nearby south-east villa.
See the twin-centre ideaStart planning
Tell us who is travelling, your preferred dates and how you would like to balance villa time with Syracuse and the wider south-east. We will confirm availability, room allocation, pool heating and the most suitable route before you book.
Weekly price guide: £9,100–£15,400, based on current supplier guidance and subject to 2027 reconfirmation. Minimum stays, arrival days and the €2,000 security deposit also require final confirmation.