A Jacuzzi, not a swimming pool
The private water feature measures 1.80 × 1.80 metres, is 0.50–0.80 metres deep and seats five. It can be heated to 28°C for £200 per week, but it should never be treated as a substitute for a full-sized pool.
Contemporary seafront villa near Avola
A private coastal base for up to six, with open sea views, a broad garden and a heated five-seat Jacuzzi, well placed for Noto and Siracusa.
ExpertoItaly opinion
Villa Gilda is strongest when described exactly: a contemporary seafront villa with a private heated Jacuzzi, not a villa with a swimming pool. The setting gives it a convincing sense of the coast, with the sea visible beyond its 3,000 m² grounds and a rocky bay approximately 200 metres away.
The main house works particularly well for two couples or one family, with two double bedrooms and two shower rooms. The detached annex adds a third double bedroom, private shower room, sitting area and patio, giving one couple or older children useful independence. Noto is 15 km away and Siracusa 25 km.
Best for: two couples, one family with older children, or three couples who accept that the annex is different from the two bedrooms in the main house. It is not suitable for anyone whose principal requirement is a full-sized swimming pool.

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

The five-seat Jacuzzi can be heated on request; it is not a swimming pool.
Before you choose it
The private water feature measures 1.80 × 1.80 metres, is 0.50–0.80 metres deep and seats five. It can be heated to 28°C for £200 per week, but it should never be treated as a substitute for a full-sized pool.
Four guests can use the two-bedroom main house without the annex. For six, the detached annex provides a private double bedroom, shower room, sitting area and patio, although the three sleeping arrangements are not identical.
Restaurants and delicatessens are approximately 3 km away, while Avola’s broader choice of shops and services is around 4 km. The villa works as a self-drive coastal base rather than a walk-into-town stay.
The nearby shoreline is rocky and approximately 200 metres away. Avola’s sandy beach is around 3 km from the villa, so guests wanting easy sand-and-sea days will still need to drive.
Bedrooms and bathrooms

Main house
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.

Detached annex
The annex contains a double bedroom, its own shower room, a small sitting area and patio. It adds privacy for a couple or older children, but it is physically separate from the main house.
Time at the villa
Villa Gilda is about the garden, coastal outlook and indoor-outdoor living, with the Jacuzzi adding a place to cool off and relax.

The five-seat Jacuzzi is open throughout the year and can be heated to 28°C for an additional weekly charge.

A rocky bay lies approximately 200 metres away. It suits confident swimmers when conditions allow, but it is not a private or sandy beach.

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

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

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

The annex gives the third bedroom its own sitting area, shower room and patio, creating genuine privacy within the same grounds.
Villa amenities






Location
Villa Gilda occupies a private coastal position south of Siracusa, with the sea directly ahead of the garden and Avola’s everyday services a short drive away. The immediate appeal is quiet outdoor space rather than village life on foot.
The location is particularly useful for a week combining the coast with the Baroque south-east. Noto is close enough for an evening as well as a full day, while Siracusa and Ortigia deserve a more deliberate visit. Cavagrande, Vendicari, Marzamemi and the beaches around Avola and Fontane Bianche add different kinds of coastal day.

A private coastal setting designed for exploring south-eastern Sicily by car.
From the villa
Villa Gilda works best when relaxed coastal days are balanced with a small number of purposeful excursions. These guides help you choose what each day should contain without turning the week into constant driving.
City and archaeology
Siracusa combines the archaeological park with Ortigia’s sea-facing streets, churches and restaurants. Avoid squeezing both areas into a rushed half-day.
Baroque town
Noto is close enough for an evening passeggiata as well as a fuller architectural visit. It also sits naturally within a broader understanding of the Val di Noto.
Nature and coast
Cavagrande and Vendicari offer very different days. Walking conditions, summer heat, access and swimming confidence should determine which suits your group.
A wider villa holiday
Villa Gilda can anchor a week in the south-east or combine with Etna for a two-base holiday. The route should add contrast without sacrificing time at the villa.
Start planning
Tell us who is travelling, your preferred dates and what you would like to include elsewhere in Sicily. We will confirm availability and design the route around the villa.
Weekly price guide: £2,100–£2,520. Optional Jacuzzi heating: £200 per week.