Contemporary seafront villa near Avola

Villa Gilda

Wake to the sea beyond your garden, share lunch on the veranda and unwind in a private Jacuzzi at this three-bedroom coastal villa near Avola.

3 double bedrooms3 shower roomsSleeps 6Five-seat Jacuzzi£2,100–£2,520 per week

The ExpertoItaly view

Sea views and a garden of your own

A broad garden leads the eye towards the sea at Villa Gilda. Have breakfast on the glazed veranda, relax among the olive trees and wander to the rocky bay around 200 metres away. The private five-seat Jacuzzi adds a place to unwind after a day on the coast.

Two double bedrooms in the main house and a third in a detached annex give six guests room to share the holiday and enjoy their own space. Head out for an evening in Noto, a day in Siracusa or a swim from Avola’s sandy beach.

Sharing the villa: keep a family together in the two-bedroom main house, or give another couple the privacy of the detached annex, with its own shower room and patio.

  • Setting: seafront near Avola
  • Garden: approximately 3,000 m²
  • Villa: approximately 120 m²
  • Rocky shoreline: approximately 200 m
Sea view from the glazed dining veranda at Villa Gilda

The glazed veranda keeps the sea in view while dining indoors.

Private five-seat Jacuzzi at Villa Gilda

Relax in the five-seat Jacuzzi, with optional heating for cooler days.

Your villa stay

The garden, the sea and getting around

A private five-seat Jacuzzi

The Jacuzzi measures 1.80 × 1.80 metres and is 0.50–0.80 metres deep. Heating to 28°C is available at an extra charge. There is no swimming pool.

Main house or annex

Choose the two-bedroom main house for four, or include the detached annex for six. The annex has its own double bedroom, shower room, sitting area and patio.

A car is essential

Use a car for provisions, meals out and exploring. Restaurants and delicatessens are around 3 km away, with Avola’s wider choice of shops and services approximately 4 km from the villa.

Rocky shore or sandy beach

Walk around 200 metres to the rocky shore, or drive approximately 3 km to Avola’s sandy beach for a day by the sea.

Bedrooms and bathrooms

Two bedrooms together, one private annex

Double bedroom in the main house at Villa Gilda

Main house

Two double bedrooms and two shower rooms

The single-storey main house has one double bedroom with an en-suite shower room and a second double, with a king-size bed, using a separate shower room. All bedrooms are air conditioned.

Private sitting area in the detached annex at Villa Gilda

Detached annex

A separate suite for the third couple

The detached annex gives one couple or older children a separate double bedroom, shower room, small sitting area and patio within the grounds.

Time at the villa

Sea-facing breakfasts and afternoons in the garden

Open the veranda to the terrace, take a book into the garden and enjoy the sea view. There is space for everyone to gather for meals or find a quiet corner.

Heated private Jacuzzi at Villa Gilda

Private Jacuzzi

The Jacuzzi is available throughout the year, with five seats and optional heating to 28°C.

Rocky bay near Villa Gilda on the Avola coast

The nearby sea

The rocky bay is around 200 metres away and best suited to confident swimmers in calm seas. Bring water shoes; for sand, drive to Avola’s beach.

Glazed dining veranda with sea views at Villa Gilda

Veranda and dining

Large glass panels connect the dining veranda with the terrace, Jacuzzi, garden and sea view beyond.

Olive trees and outdoor seating in the garden at Villa Gilda

Garden and grounds

Approximately 3,000 m² of private grounds provide lawn, olive trees, Mediterranean planting and several places to sit outdoors.

Modern kitchen at Villa Gilda

Kitchen and practicalities

The kitchen includes a dishwasher, electric oven, five-ring gas hob, fridge, freezer, espresso machine and other useful equipment for a self-catering stay.

Sitting room in the detached annex at Villa Gilda

Independent annex

A sitting area and patio give guests in the annex somewhere of their own to relax between shared meals and outings.

Villa amenities

Comfort and practicalities

  • Air conditioning and heat-pump heating in every room
  • Wi-Fi throughout the villa
  • Mosquito nets in all rooms
  • Washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and three hairdryers
  • Private parking within the grounds

Kitchen and included services

  • Dishwasher, electric oven and five-ring gas hob
  • Fridge, freezer, espresso machine, kettle and toaster
  • Weekly linen, beach-towel and bedroom/bathroom service
  • One midweek bath-towel change
  • Welcome basket with breakfast items

Outdoors and leisure

  • Five-seat private Jacuzzi, with heating available at extra cost
  • Sun loungers, beach umbrella and outdoor shower
  • Barbecue and outdoor lounge and dining space
  • Fitness area
  • Cot and highchair available

Location

On the Avola coast, between Noto and Siracusa

Stay on the coast south of Siracusa, with the sea beyond your garden and Avola’s shops and restaurants a short drive away. Return from exploring to quiet outdoor space and a meal on the veranda.

Noto is around 15 km away, close enough for an evening stroll and dinner. Allow a full day for Siracusa and Ortigia, approximately 25 km away. Cavagrande, Vendicari and Marzamemi offer further days among the landscapes and villages of the south-east.

Villa Gilda within its private olive garden near Avola

A garden by the sea, with Avola and the Baroque towns reached by car.

Everyday essentials

  • Avola hospital2 km
  • Delicatessen3 km
  • Restaurant3 km
  • Avola shops and services4 km
  • Avola railway station6 km

Coast and beaches

  • Rocky shoreline200 m
  • Avola sandy beach3 km
  • Diving at Lido di Noto12 km
  • Siracusa harbour25 km

Days out and transport

  • Tennis court2 km
  • Noto15 km
  • Siracusa25 km
  • Catania airport75 km
  • Etna via Nicolosi95 km

From the villa

Days out in south-eastern Sicily

Mix time in the garden with a town visit, a beach day or a walk in a nature reserve. These guides offer ideas for your week.

City and archaeology

A day in Siracusa and Ortigia

Explore the ancient theatre and archaeological park, then wander Ortigia’s lanes and waterfront. We recommend a full day so there is time for both, with a leisurely lunch between them.

Plan your Siracusa visit

Baroque town

An evening in Noto

Enjoy a passeggiata beneath Noto’s pale Baroque façades, stopping for a drink or dinner. Return by day for its churches, palaces and the wider Val di Noto.

Explore Noto and the Val di Noto

Nature and coast

Cavagrande or Vendicari

Choose a canyon walk at Cavagrande or coastal paths and birdwatching at Vendicari. Start early in summer, carry water and check current trail access when planning a walk.

Plan South-East Sicily

A wider villa holiday

A villa week or a longer Sicily holiday

Enjoy a full week on the Avola coast, or add time around Etna for volcanic landscapes, wine and a different side of the island.

Explore villas in Sicily

Start planning

Plan your Villa Gilda holiday

Tell us your dates and who is travelling, including whether you would like the annex. Booking early gives you the widest choice of weeks; we can arrange a villa stay or add another part of Sicily.

Weekly price guide: £2,100–£2,520. Jacuzzi heating costs extra. Your proposal will set out the price for your dates, occupancy and chosen services.

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