Contemporary seaside villa in south-east Sicily

Villa Lighea

Step from the garden towards the sandy beach, cool off in a private plunge pool and dine with the sea in view. An intimate two-bedroom villa for four on the Santa Maria del Focallo coast.

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4Private 3 × 2 m plunge poolPrices on request

Your holiday at Villa Lighea

Breakfast by the sea and long afternoons on the terrace

The sea is part of every day at Villa Lighea. Full-height windows frame the coast, the terrace opens towards the water and the sandy beach is just ten metres from the property.

Local craft, restored pieces and contemporary Sicilian design give the interiors their character. Outside, a pergola, lounge seating and a shallow plunge pool invite long, easy days beside the sea.

Come as a couple for a quiet coastal stay, or share the two double bedrooms with friends or family. One bedroom is reached from outside, giving it a separate entrance from the terrace.

  • Setting: Santa Maria del Focallo coast
  • Villa: approximately 80 m²
  • Outdoors: 100 m² terrace and 500 m² garden
  • Sandy beach: approximately 10 m
Villa Lighea terrace and plunge pool beside the sea

The terrace and shallow plunge pool sit immediately beside the coast.

Sea-facing living and dining room at Villa Lighea

Full-height glazing keeps the sea in view from the main living space.

Planning your stay

Two bedrooms, beach access and the plunge pool

Two double bedrooms for four

Both bedrooms have 160 × 190 cm double beds, and the villa has two shower rooms. All accommodation is on the ground floor.

One bedroom is reached from outside

The second double bedroom is reached from the terrace through its own external entrance; it does not connect internally to the main living space.

A car is essential beyond the beach

The sandy beach is effectively at the garden gate, but the nearest delicatessen is approximately 1.5 km away and the nearest restaurant 2.5 km. Private parking is provided within the property.

A shallow plunge pool for relaxing

The salt-system pool measures 3 × 2 metres and is only 0.30–0.60 metres deep. It is open from 1 March to 30 November and can be heated to 26°C for €200 per week.

Bedrooms and bathrooms

Two double bedrooms with useful independence

Principal double bedroom at Villa Lighea

Principal bedroom

A bright double within the main layout

The principal bedroom has a fixed 160 × 190 cm double bed and access to a shower room. Like the rest of the villa, it is on the ground floor and benefits from air conditioning and heat-pump heating.

Second double bedroom with external terrace access at Villa Lighea

Externally accessed bedroom

A double with its own external entrance

The second bedroom has a 160 × 190 cm double bed and access to the other shower room. It is reached from outside, directly from the terrace.

Time at the villa

Outdoor living shaped by the sea

Villa days move naturally between the terrace, the shallow plunge pool and the sandy beach just beyond the garden, with the house designed to keep the coast in view.

Path from Villa Lighea to the sandy beach

The beach at the garden gate

The sandy beach is about ten metres from the property, immediately beyond the garden. You can make the sea part of the day without taking the car.

Shallow private plunge pool overlooking the sea at Villa Lighea

A plunge pool for cooling off

Dip into the shallow salt-system plunge pool between time on the terrace and trips to the beach. It measures 3 × 2 metres, with depths of 0.30–0.60 metres and optional heating to 26°C.

Sea-facing outdoor lounge at Villa Lighea at sunset

A sea-facing lounge terrace

Outdoor sofas, the pergola and solarium create several places to read, talk or watch the light change across the coast.

Outdoor dining terrace beside the sea at Villa Lighea

Breakfasts and dinners outside

The dining terrace and barbecue make outdoor meals a natural part of the stay, with the sea forming the backdrop from morning to evening.

Living and dining room at Villa Lighea with sunset sea views

A compact, light-filled living room

Full-height glazing fills the open living and dining room with light and sea views. The villa has approximately 80 m² of interior space.

Kitchenette and living area at Villa Lighea

A practical kitchenette

It is equipped for straightforward self-catering, including a dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, espresso machine and four-ring electric hob.

What is included

Comfort and practicalities

  • Air conditioning and electricity included
  • Heat-pump heating in every room; final cleaning included
  • Wi-Fi, two satellite TVs and HiFi
  • Washing machine, iron, hairdryers and safe
  • Private parking inside the property

Kitchen and family details

  • Four-ring electric hob and microwave
  • Dishwasher, fridge and freezer
  • Espresso machine, toaster and mixer
  • Cot and highchair
  • Welcome breakfast basket

Outdoors and included service

  • Salt-system plunge pool, open 1 March–30 November
  • Heating to 26°C available at €200 per week
  • 100 m² terrace, 500 m² garden, pergola and solarium
  • Sun loungers, outdoor shower and barbecue
  • For stays of at least seven nights: midweek bedroom/bathroom cleaning, bath towels twice weekly and bed linen weekly; beach towels weekly

Location

A coast of long beaches and Baroque towns

Villa Lighea lies on the Santa Maria del Focallo coast, south of Ispica between Pozzallo and Marzamemi. Spend the morning beside the sea, linger over lunch on the terrace and watch the light change across the water in the evening.

Drive to Marzamemi for a harbour evening, explore the coast around Portopalo and Vendicari, or head inland to Noto, Modica, Scicli and Ragusa. A longer holiday can combine this seaside stay with a few nights in Siracusa or elsewhere in Sicily.

Villa Lighea terrace and the south-eastern Sicilian coast at sunset

A seaside base for beach days and exploring the south-east by car.

Everyday essentials

  • Delicatessen1.5 km
  • Restaurant2.5 km
  • Shops, banks and restaurants10 km
  • Horse riding14 km
  • Tennis in Ispica15 km

Coast and transport

  • Sandy beach10 m
  • Rocky beach120 m
  • Pozzallo harbour15 km
  • Marzamemi and diving18 km
  • Modica railway station30 km
  • Comiso Airport77 km
  • Catania Airport118 km

Days out

  • Marzamemi18 km
  • Modica30 km
  • Noto32 km
  • Ragusa45 km
  • Modica Saturday market34 km
  • Siracusa67 km

From the villa

Days out along the coast and in the Val di Noto

Between days on the terrace and beach, explore fishing villages, baroque towns and ancient Siracusa.

Baroque towns

Baroque streets and local flavours

Enjoy a morning in Noto, discover Modica’s chocolate shops or stroll through Scicli’s baroque streets. Leave time for lunch and the atmosphere of each town.

Plan the Val di Noto

Coast and nature

Marzamemi, Portopalo and Vendicari

Spend a day along the coast, walking beside the sea at Vendicari or exploring Portopalo. Finish in Marzamemi with a stroll around the harbour and dinner.

Explore South-East Sicily

Hill town

Ragusa’s stairways, views and piazzas

Explore the viewpoints and stairways between Ragusa Superiore and Ibla, then linger in the cathedral square or stop for lunch among the baroque lanes.

Plan a day in Ragusa

Ancient city

A day in Siracusa

Visit the Neapolis archaeological park, then cross to Ortigia for its market, piazzas and waterfront. About 67 km from the villa, Siracusa is a rewarding full-day outing.

Plan your Siracusa visit

Start planning

Plan a holiday featuring Villa Lighea

Tell us your dates and who is travelling, and we’ll plan your Villa Lighea stay with car hire and time elsewhere in Sicily if you wish. Enquire early for the widest choice of dates by the sea.

Prices on request. The usual minimum stay is five nights, with arrival arrangements confirmed for your dates. A €500 security deposit is payable in cash on arrival. Pets are not permitted. Plunge-pool heating to 26°C costs €200 per week.

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