Seaside family villa in Fontane Bianche

Villa Buona

A spacious, design-led five-bedroom villa with a heated saltwater pool and tropical garden, set just 200 metres from the sandy beach at Fontane Bianche near Syracuse.

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10Heated 12 × 4 m pool£5,800–£8,600 per week

ExpertoItaly opinion

A strong choice when beach access and proper living space both matter

Villa Buona solves a common problem for larger families: it combines genuine walk-to-beach convenience with enough garden, pool and indoor space for ten guests to live comfortably. Fontane Bianche is a practical seaside base rather than an isolated rural setting, with a delicatessen 200 metres away, a restaurant within 400 metres and everyday services in Cassibile.

The house is arranged entirely on the ground floor. Its original 1960s character has been refreshed by a French interior designer, retaining terrazzo floors and generous proportions while adding bold colour, contemporary furniture and five modern bathrooms. The result is more individual than a conventional holiday villa, but still easy to use.

Best for: two families, a multigenerational family or a mixed group who value beach proximity, a substantial pool and straightforward access to Syracuse and Noto.

  • Setting: Fontane Bianche
  • Villa: 300 m² on one level
  • Garden: 2,000 m²
  • Sandy beach: 200 metres
Colourful living room at Villa Buona with views towards the sea
Generous living space with a confident, individual design
Outdoor dining terrace at Villa Buona overlooking the coast
Outdoor dining within sight of the sea

Worth knowing before you book

Four details that will help you plan well

Four doubles and one twin

Three double bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms. A fourth double sits beside the bathroom with a bath, while the twin has its own shower room. It is an excellent family layout, but not five identical double rooms.

The pool has a marked depth change

The heated saltwater pool measures 12 × 4 metres and ranges from 0.40 to 2.20 metres deep. The shallow end is useful for younger swimmers, while children and non-swimmers still need close supervision.

The beach and basics are genuinely walkable

The sandy beach and nearest delicatessen are around 200 metres away, with a restaurant within 400 metres. A car remains useful for larger shops and for exploring Syracuse, Noto and the coast.

The house is on one level

All bedrooms and the principal living spaces are on the ground floor, which keeps daily life simple. The garden and pool area have changes of level, so the property should not be assumed to be fully step-free.

Bedrooms and bathrooms

The true sleeping arrangement

Bright double bedroom at Villa Buona with a view towards the sea

Five bedrooms

Four doubles and one twin

Three double bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms. A fourth double uses the separate bathroom with a bath, while the twin bedroom has its own en-suite shower room. This is a practical family arrangement rather than five identical double rooms.

Contemporary bathroom at Villa Buona

Five bathrooms

Useful privacy for a group of ten

Four bedrooms have private shower rooms and the fifth bathroom includes a bath. Midweek bedroom and bathroom cleaning, together with a linen and towel change, is included in the stay.

Time at the villa

Easy villa days from pool to sea

Villa Buona works particularly well when the group wants genuine beach access without giving up a substantial pool, generous living space or the practicalities needed for ten guests.

Heated swimming pool and garden at Villa Buona

Heated pool and garden

The 12 × 4 metre saltwater pool sits within a 2,000 m² garden, with loungers, an outdoor shower and room for different generations to settle into their own rhythm.

Sheltered outdoor dining area at Villa Buona

Outdoor dining

A substantial terrace and sheltered dining areas support everything from breakfast after a swim to a longer evening meal prepared by a private cook.

Dining room and contemporary art inside Villa Buona

Living and dining spaces

Generous proportions, terrazzo floors, contemporary art and bold colour give the interiors more personality than a conventional seaside rental.

Yellow kitchen at Villa Buona

Kitchen for ten

Two fridges, two dishwashers, a freezer, oven, microwave, espresso machine and ice maker make this a genuinely workable self-catering kitchen.

Aerial view of Villa Buona close to the sea at Fontane Bianche

Beach within 200 metres

The sandy beach is close enough for an uncomplicated morning swim or an easy return to the villa, without having to organise the car for every visit.

Prepared double bedroom at Villa Buona

Midweek service included

A four-hour clean of the bedrooms and bathrooms, together with fresh bed linen, bath towels and pool towels, is included midway through the stay.

Villa amenities

Comfort and practicalities

  • Air conditioning in five units
  • Wi-Fi, television and Bluetooth speaker
  • Washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Cot and highchair
  • Private parking within the grounds

Kitchen and dining

  • Two fridges, freezer and ice maker
  • Two dishwashers, oven and microwave
  • Gas hob and a full range of cookware
  • Espresso and filter coffee machines
  • Breakfast welcome basket and table linen

Outdoors and service

  • Heated 12 × 4 metre saltwater pool
  • Sun loungers and outdoor shower
  • Private terrace and outdoor dining
  • Midweek cleaning and linen change
  • Pool towels and beach umbrella
  • Pets are not accepted

Location

Beach mornings, baroque towns and the coast south of Syracuse

Villa Buona is in Fontane Bianche, a seaside resort around 14 kilometres south of Syracuse. Its sandy beach, a delicatessen and a nearby restaurant are all within walking distance, making ordinary villa days unusually straightforward.

With a car, this is a practical base for Ortygia and the archaeological sights of Syracuse, the baroque centre of Noto and the coast towards Vendicari and Marzamemi. The approach is residential rather than remote, which is part of the convenience.

Villa Buona within its garden at Fontane Bianche

A seaside position for combining beach time with Syracuse and the baroque south-east.

Everyday essentials

  • Sandy beach200 m
  • Delicatessen200 m
  • Restaurant400 m
  • Cassibile shops2 km
  • Avola hospital7 km

Coast and culture

  • Rocky beach900 m
  • Syracuse14 km
  • Noto18 km
  • Taormina125 km
  • Golf course15 km

Travel and activities

  • Diving centre5 km
  • Tennis court8 km
  • Syracuse station and harbour14 km
  • Catania airport75 km
  • Comiso airport80 km

From the villa

Four South-East Sicily days worth planning

Villa Buona works best when beach and pool days are balanced with a small number of purposeful excursions. These ideas help you decide what each day should contain and what is better left for another visit.

Syracuse

Give Ortygia and the archaeological park separate attention

Syracuse is close enough for more than one visit. Use one day for the Greek theatre and archaeological park, then return for Ortygia's lanes, waterfront and evening atmosphere.

Plan time in Siracusa

Baroque towns

Make Noto the easiest cultural day

At 18 kilometres away, Noto is the natural first baroque outing. Go early or later in the day, then add a meal, a granita stop or a short detour through the surrounding countryside.

Explore the baroque south-east

Nature

Choose between Vendicari and Cavagrande

Vendicari suits a gentler day of coastal walking, birdlife and beach time. Cavagrande is more demanding and heat-sensitive, so choose it only when conditions and the group are right.

See South-East Sicily ideas

Coastal route

Continue south to Marzamemi

Combine a coastal drive with the fishing-village lanes and waterfront at Marzamemi. It works particularly well as a late-afternoon and evening outing rather than a rushed midday visit.

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Start planning

Plan a holiday featuring Villa Buona

Tell us who is travelling, your preferred dates and how you would like to balance beach time with Syracuse, Noto and the wider south-east. We will confirm current availability and design the route around the villa.

Indicative weekly price guide: £5,800–£8,600, depending on travel dates. Minimum stay is five nights for most dates, rising to seven nights in selected periods. A private cook, additional housekeeping, babysitting, yoga, massage and transfers can be arranged on request.

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