Villa Riva

7 nights
TYPOLOGIES

Villa for Large Families (5 bedrooms)

Settings

Coastal hillside with sea views (walkable to beach)

Activities/Interests

Beach & Water Activities, Cultural & Historical Exploration, Family, Luxury

£ 13200 (from) per week 🛏️ 6 | 👥 12

Confident seafront living with expansive gardens, a heated swimming pool overlooking the coast, and direct access to the rocky shoreline at Fontane Bianche.

📍 Fontane Bianche – South-East Sicily

🛏 Sleeps 12 | Bedrooms 6 | Bathrooms 7

Home Highlights

✔ Prestigious seafront position with private access to the rocks and sea below

✔ Large heated swimming pool with sun terrace set within a landscaped garden

✔ Generous indoor and outdoor living spaces arranged across two levels

✔ Comfortable, well-equipped interiors designed for shared coastal living

✔ Excellent base for exploring Syracuse, the Val di Noto, and south-east Sicily

Overview

Villa Riva is an exclusive seafront villa set in Fontane Bianche, one of the most popular seaside areas south of Syracuse. The property enjoys an open, elevated position overlooking the Mediterranean, with direct access to the rocky shoreline and constant views across the sea.

Arranged over two floors and extending across more than 500 square metres, the villa offers generous communal spaces alongside well-defined sleeping areas. Interiors are comfortable and welcoming rather than formal, designed to accommodate larger families or groups travelling together with ease.

Villa Riva is particularly well suited to guests seeking space, privacy, and a true seafront setting, while remaining within easy reach of historic towns, beaches, and nature reserves across south-east Sicily.

Outdoor Living & Interiors

Outdoor Living

Outdoor living is central to the experience at Villa Riva. A large lawned garden surrounds the villa, leading to a spacious swimming pool with sun terrace and uninterrupted sea views. Shaded and open areas provide flexibility throughout the day, from relaxed lunches outdoors to evening gatherings by the water.

Direct access to the rocks below allows guests to swim straight from the property, while nearby sandy beaches are only a short walk or drive away.

Comfort & Design

Inside, the villa maintains a practical, flowing layout. Large communal rooms on the ground floor connect easily with the outdoor terraces, creating a natural rhythm between interior and exterior living spaces.

Interiors are furnished for comfort and functionality, with well-proportioned rooms and a warm, residential atmosphere. The design favours usability over statement, making the villa particularly suitable for longer stays and multi-generational groups.

Air conditioning throughout and reliable modern systems ensure comfort in all seasons, while the generous layout prevents the villa from ever feeling crowded, even at full occupancy.

Layout, Pool & Amenities

Interior Layout

Ground floor

  • Large living room with central ornamental fireplace
  • Dining and conversation area
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Two bedrooms
  • Two bathrooms with shower
  • Guest bathroom

First floor

  • Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom with tub and shower
  • Three double bedrooms, each with en-suite shower

This layout works well for larger groups, offering generous shared spaces on the ground floor and quiet, private bedroom areas above.

Pool & Garden

✔ Private heated swimming pool overlooking the sea

✔ Size: 12 × 6 metres

✔ Depth: 1.20 to 2.80 metres

✔ Open year-round

✔ Heated to approximately 26°C

Layout, Pool & Amenities

🏠 Indoor Amenities

✔ Air conditioning throughout

✔ Wi-Fi connection

✔ Satellite TV

✔ Hi-Fi sound system

✔ Five televisions

✔ Washing machine and tumble dryer

✔ Safe

🔌Appliances:

✔ Induction hob (9 burners)

✔ Electric oven

✔ Dishwasher

✔ Nespresso machines (2)

✔ Black coffee percolator

✔ Fridges (3) and freezer

✔ Microwave

✔ Ice maker

✔ Juice extractor

✔ Kettles (2)

✔ Mixer and toaster

☀️ Outdoor Amenities:

✔ Furnished garden and terraces

✔ Outdoor dining areas

✔ Barbecue

✔ Sun loungers

✔ Outdoor lounge seating

✔ Beach umbrella

✔ External shower

🎈 Child-friendly:

✔ Highchair available

🚨 Safety Features

✔ Fire extinguishers

✔ Fireproof blanket

✔ Smoke detector

✔ Carbon monoxide detector

Nearby Attractions & Amenities

Beaches & Sea

Rocky coastline with direct access: 50 m

Sandy beach (Fontane Bianche): approx. 550 m

Daily Essentials & Local Life

Delicatessen: 700 m

Restaurant: 900 m

Shops, banks, restaurants: 3 km

Daily market (Syracuse): 15 km

Accessibility & Transport

Aeroporto (Catania) 80 km

Aeroporto (Comiso) 100 km

Aeroporto (Palermo) 300 km

Aeroporto (Trapani) 380 km

Railway station (Syracuse) 15 km

Harbour (Syracuse) 16 km

Cultural & Natural Highlights

Syracuse and Ortigia: 15 km

Noto and the Val di Noto baroque towns

Vendicari Nature Reserve

Pantalica and Cassibile reserves

Mount Etna and Taormina

Activities & Sports

Golf (Floridia): 20 km

Tennis courts (Avola): 8 km

Horse riding (Rosolini): 40 km

Diving: 5 km

Healthcare

Hospital (Avola): 8 km

The Right Choice

Villa Riva is ideal for guests seeking a spacious seafront villa with direct sea access, generous outdoor living, and a calm residential setting close to Syracuse.

It offers scale, comfort, and location in equal measure — a villa designed to host shared holidays with ease, allowing the sea, space, and rhythm of south-east Sicily to take centre stage.

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Prices

Arrival day: Saturday only from 25/07/26 to 22/08/26
PeriodSleeps 6
3 Bedrooms - 3 Bathroom
Price/Week in £
10/01 – 15/05
26/09 – 18/12
13200
16/05 – 19/06
29/08 – 25/09
14700
20/06 – 24/07
22/08 – 28/08
19/12 – 08/01
17640
25/07 – 21/0819000
Policy

Villa policies



  • Minimum stay: 7 nights.

  • Arrival day: Saturday only from 20/06/26 to 29/08/26.

  • Security deposit: € 2,000, payable in cash on arrival.

  • Pets: not admitted.

  • Check-in: 16:00–21:00.

  • Check-out: 08:00–10:00.

  • Late arrivals: 21:00–24:00 only if agreed in advance; charged at € 50, payable on site on arrival.

  • Tourist tax: max € 5.00 per person per night (children up to 12 years exempt), maximum 7 nights, payable in cash on arrival.


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