Cliff-top villa in Portopalo, South-East Sicily

Villa Tasso

Enjoy open views towards Capo Passero, swim in your private saltwater pool and stroll into Portopalo for dinner, with five bedrooms and a separate apartment for a holiday together.

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 104 × 8 m pool2027 rates on request

The ExpertoItaly view

Sea views, terrace living and Portopalo on foot

Wake to the rocky coast and the island of Capo Passero beyond Villa Tasso’s windows. Spend the morning by the pool, gather for lunch on a terrace and walk into Portopalo, around 600 metres away, for an evening out.

Three double bedrooms in the main villa and a separate two-bedroom apartment give two families or different generations room to share the stay. The apartment has its own entrance, living room and kitchenette, so part of the group can enjoy a little more independence.

A week on the coast: explore the beaches around Carratois and Isola delle Correnti, enjoy local meals in Portopalo and return to your own pool and sea-facing terraces.

  • Setting: cliff-top position at Sicily’s southern tip
  • Villa: approximately 180 m² over two levels
  • Grounds: approximately 20,000 m² in a natural state
  • Terrace: approximately 225 m²
Private saltwater pool and sea view at Villa Tasso near Portopalo
The compact saltwater pool faces the open coastal landscape.
Covered sea-facing veranda at Villa Tasso in Portopalo
Covered living spaces keep the sea in view throughout the day.

Your villa stay

Space to share, with a separate apartment

Four double bedrooms and a bunk room

Villa Tasso sleeps ten in four double bedrooms and one bunk room. We recommend the bunk room for children, making the layout a good choice for families sharing.

Independent space for part of your group

The apartment has a double bedroom, bunk room, shower room, living room and kitchenette, all with its own entrance. For six guests, the main house can be booked without the apartment.

Local meals on foot, exploring by car

A food shop and restaurant are around 300 metres away, and central Portopalo is approximately 600 metres from the villa. A car is essential for wider shopping, beach outings and exploring the south-east.

Pool and cliff-edge supervision

The pool is 1.20 metres deep throughout, with no shallow section. The cliff-top setting requires close supervision of children; pool and cliff-edge fencing is not confirmed. We recommend discussing the layout before booking with very young children.

Bedrooms and bathrooms

Three doubles in the main house, with a double and bunk room in the apartment

Double bedroom in the main house at Villa Tasso

Main house · 3 double rooms

One en-suite double and two sharing a shower room

All three main-house bedrooms are on the first floor. One double has an en-suite shower room; the other two doubles share a second shower room. A further bathroom or WC is on the ground floor.

Bunk bedroom in the independent apartment at Villa Tasso

Independent apartment · 2 rooms

A double room and a bunk bedroom with their own shower room

The ground-floor apartment has a separate entrance, living room, kitchenette, double bedroom, bunk bedroom and shower room. It gives a second family its own sleeping and living space.

Access: the main-house bedrooms are upstairs. Accessible facilities are advertised, but detailed routes and bathroom specifications are not available; tell us your requirements so we can check these before you book.

Time at the villa

A swim, a terrace lunch and the sea beyond

Enjoy a full day at the villa between outings, moving from the pool to the shaded living spaces and terraces overlooking the coast.

Saltwater pool overlooking the sea at Villa Tasso

Your private saltwater pool

The 4 × 8 metre pool opens from 1 March to 30 November and is 1.20 metres deep throughout. Settle on a lounger afterwards, with the sea in view.

Sea-facing sun terrace at Villa Tasso in South-East Sicily

Terraces facing Capo Passero

Approximately 225 m² of terrace, a solarium, loungers, outdoor seating, a barbecue and an external shower create several places to follow the light and sea view through the day.

Contemporary kitchen in the main house at Villa Tasso

Two kitchens for a shared holiday

The open-plan main kitchen and the apartment kitchenette give two households flexibility at mealtimes. Two ovens, two fridges, a dishwasher, freezer and gas hob provide the equipment for shared meals.

Living room and kitchenette in the independent apartment at Villa Tasso

Housekeeping and optional arrangements

Weekly housekeeping, weekly linen and towel changes, final cleaning and a welcome basket of local provisions are included. Add a cook, transfers or a boat outing at an extra charge.

Villa amenities

Comfort and service

  • Air conditioning and heat pumps in all rooms
  • Wi-Fi, satellite television and two TVs
  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Weekly bed linen, bath towel and pool towel changes
  • Final cleaning and welcome basket
  • Private parking within the grounds

Kitchen and practicalities

  • Main kitchen and apartment kitchenette
  • Two electric ovens and two fridges
  • Dishwasher, freezer and six-burner gas hob
  • Washing machine, iron and hairdryer
  • Mosquito nets in all rooms
  • Cot and small pets permitted

Pool and outdoors

  • Private saltwater pool, 4 × 8 metres
  • Uniform depth of 1.20 metres
  • Pool season: 1 March–30 November
  • 225 m² terrace and 20,000 m² natural grounds
  • Barbecue, outdoor shower, loungers and seating
  • Access to the rocky shore around 300 m away

Location

Sicily’s southern tip, with Portopalo close enough for an evening on foot

Stay in Contrada Pizzuta, just beyond Portopalo di Capo Passero. Walk to nearby provisions or a restaurant, around 300 metres away, or continue into the centre, approximately 600 metres from the villa.

The rocky shoreline lies below the villa, with the nearest access to the sea around 300 metres away. A sandy beach is approximately 800 metres away. Drive out to Carratois, Isola delle Correnti or Vendicari for further coastal days.

Villa Tasso in its natural coastal grounds near Portopalo

Natural coastal grounds, sea views and Portopalo close by.

Everyday essentials

  • Rocky shoreline50 m
  • Delicatessen300 m
  • Restaurant300 m
  • Portopalo centre600 m
  • Sandy beach800 m

Coast and culture

  • Marzamemi8 km
  • Noto20 km
  • Pozzallo40 km
  • Modica45 km
  • Siracusa50 km
  • Ragusa60 km

Travel and activities

  • Marzamemi diving8 km
  • Siracusa station50 km
  • Comiso airport85 km
  • Catania airport100 km

From the villa

Days out from Portopalo

We recommend a week here to enjoy the villa, local beaches and a few outings among the towns and landscapes of the south-east.

Portopalo and Isola delle Correnti

Portopalo and the southern coast

Explore Portopalo and its harbour, then head to a sandy beach around Carratois or Isola delle Correnti. Enjoy a leisurely lunch and return for an afternoon on the terrace.

Explore South-East Sicily

Marzamemi and Vendicari

Coastal paths and dinner in Marzamemi

Walk through Vendicari in the cooler part of the day, with time for its coastline and birdlife. Continue to Marzamemi for a stroll around the lanes and waterfront before dinner.

Explore Sicily holidays

Noto

An evening among Noto’s Baroque streets

After a morning by the pool, drive to Noto, around 20 km away. Explore its churches and palaces as the afternoon heat eases, then stay for dinner.

Plan the baroque south-east

Siracusa or the inland baroque towns

Archaeology and Baroque towns

Give Siracusa a full day for its archaeological park and Ortigia’s streets and waterfront. For a different outing, explore Modica or Ragusa Ibla, with time to enjoy the food and architecture.

Plan time in Siracusa

A villa week or a longer Sicily journey

Enjoy a week at Villa Tasso, or combine the coast with the Etna region for volcanic scenery and wine. We can arrange the route around your arrival and departure, with comfortable driving stages and time to relax.

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Plan your Villa Tasso holiday

Tell us your dates, who is travelling and whether you would like the full villa or the three-bedroom main house. Booking early gives you the best choice of weeks; we can arrange a coastal stay or include Tasso in a longer Sicily holiday.

Ask us for a price for your 2027 dates. Electricity is included up to 300 kWh per week, with excess consumption charged locally. A cook, transfers, boat trips and boat hire are optional extras, set out in your proposal.

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