Three en-suite bedrooms
Two bedrooms are doubles, while the third can be arranged as a twin or double. All are on the lower ground floor, reached by stairs from the entrance level.
Private family villa near Mount Etna
Spend the morning exploring Etna, return for a swim and gather on the terrace for supper. A country villa with three en-suite bedrooms, a games terrace and a private gym near Trecastagni.
Your holiday at Villa Polifemo
A 12-metre pool, broad lawn and shaded dining terrace make Villa Polifemo a welcoming place to settle into Sicilian life. There is space to read, swim or play, with table tennis, table football and an air-conditioned gym for days at home.
Explore Etna’s villages and volcanic landscapes, eat beside the lava coast or spend a day in Catania or Taormina. Back at the villa, the garden and comfortable living spaces invite everyone to unwind together.
The villa sleeps six in three en-suite bedrooms, with a single sofa bed for a seventh guest in a walk-through room. It is a lovely setting for a family week or a holiday with friends.

The illuminated terrace keeps the garden and pool area inviting into the evening.

The villa is surrounded by lawn and established Mediterranean planting.
Planning your stay
Two bedrooms are doubles, while the third can be arranged as a twin or double. All are on the lower ground floor, reached by stairs from the entrance level.
The seventh guest sleeps on a single sofa bed in a walk-through room on the lower ground floor. The three bedrooms provide the other six sleeping places.
Viagrande’s shops and services are about 2 km away, with a delicatessen and restaurant about 1.5 km away. Bring a car for shopping, dining and exploring eastern Sicily; private parking is provided.
The pool measures 12 × 6 metres and is 1.40 metres deep throughout. It is open from April to October.
Bedrooms and bathrooms

Three principal bedrooms
The lower ground floor has one double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and bath, a second double with dressing room and en-suite shower, and a bedroom that can be arranged as a twin or double with an en-suite shower.

Five bathrooms
Each bedroom has its own bathroom. There is a shower room on the ground floor and another beside the gym. Internal stairs connect the entrance, dining room and kitchen with the bedrooms and lower-ground living room.
Time at the villa
Swim before breakfast, start a table-tennis match or settle in the shade with a book. The garden, games terrace and gym give the whole group plenty to enjoy between outings.

The 12 × 6 metre pool, sun terrace and lawn are the focus of outdoor life from April to October.

A covered terrace and barbecue make long lunches and evening meals outside a pleasure.

The covered games terrace has table tennis and table football for friendly matches between swims and days out.

The well-equipped fitness room has air conditioning and its own shower room.

The masonry kitchen includes a dishwasher, oven, microwave, large fridge and espresso machine. A cook can be requested for an additional charge.

A separate lower-ground living room with television and small bar gives the group another place to gather away from the dining room and terrace.
Villa amenities






Location
Villa Polifemo sits in the Viagrande countryside on Mount Etna’s lower eastern slopes. The volcano is part of the landscape here: mornings among lava fields, woodland and Etna villages can be balanced with relaxed afternoons beside the villa’s pool.
Visit Catania for lively markets and lava-stone baroque streets, or head to Aci Trezza and Acireale for coastal views and seaside restaurants. Taormina, about 45 km away, brings the Ancient Theatre, gardens and views across the Ionian Sea.

A countryside position for exploring eastern Sicily by car.
From the villa
Add volcanic landscapes, coastal towns and market lunches to your time beside the pool.
Volcanic landscape
Nicolosi is a convenient gateway to Etna’s southern slopes. Choose a guided walk among volcanic landscapes, time in the villages or a visit to a wine producer, shaped around your interests.
Active nature
Explore the gorge’s volcanic rock formations or ask about a guided river activity. We’ll help match the experience to your group’s ages, confidence in water and the conditions at the time.
Town and coast
Spend a day in Taormina visiting the Ancient Theatre, strolling along Corso Umberto and enjoying its gardens and viewpoints. Set out early in summer for an easier arrival.
City and food
Browse Catania’s markets, stop for a Sicilian lunch and explore its lava-stone baroque streets. It is an absorbing city day within easy reach of the villa.
Start planning
Tell us your dates and who is travelling, and we’ll plan your Villa Polifemo stay around Etna, the coast and time by the pool. Enquire early for the widest choice of dates.
Prices on request. The usual minimum stay is seven nights, with arrival arrangements confirmed for your dates. A €500 security deposit is payable in cash on arrival. Pets are not permitted. A cook, extra housekeeping and transfers can be arranged at additional cost.