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Panoramic Villa with Private Pool 10 min to Taormina and its sandy beaches!

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Pool
Dining
TV, DVD player
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Gaggi, Sicily
  • Gole Alcantara Botanical and Geological Park
    6 min drive
  • Corso Umberto
    18 min drive
  • Giardini Naxos Beach
    22 min drive
  • Taormina (TFC)
    50 min drive

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About the area

Graniti

Located in Graniti, this villa is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Gole Alcantara Botanical and Geological Park and Gurne dell'Alcantara. Francavilla di Sicilia. .This family-friendly villa is 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Mount Etna and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Spiaggia delle Gole.
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What's nearby

  • Corso Umberto - 18 min drive
  • Piazza del Duomo - 19 min drive
  • Taormina Cable Car - 21 min drive
  • Piazza IX April - 24 min drive
  • Greek Theatre - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Mascali Station - 20 min drive
  • Strait of Messina Airport (REG) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Le Palme SRL - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Wunderbar - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Antonio - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Paradise - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Vinetna - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Panoramic Villa with Private Pool 10 min to Taormina and its sandy beaches!

Stylish contemporary villa in the heart of the unspoiled Alcantara Valley boasting a private panoramic pool.
Villa Alcantara is a superb retreat: exquisitely peaceful surroundings, fully air-conditioned and at only 10 to 15 minutes drive from Taormina and the renowned beaches of Giardini Naxos.

Perched on the side of a mountain, the villa offers a wide view on the luxuriant landscape. A modern arch design set on the edge of the 50 square meters terrace will help you frame a mental postcard of the surroundings that will be difficult to forget!

You access the bright living area from the terrace. Thanks to the wide sliding doors, the gorgeous spectacle of the nature around you will accompany your every daily gesture, while relaxing on the sofa or having breakfast on the dining table. The well-equipped kitchen and a satellite TV with a DVD player will make you feel right at home. On this floor there is also a practical toilet.

The sleeping area, with three double bedrooms, is on the floor below and it is connected internally by a marble stairway and externally by a second stairway leading directly to the pool. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with a Jacuzzi. The other two bedrooms, (one of which also features a bunk bed), have access to a beautiful 'hammam’ style bathroom with natural light coming through the remarkable skylights. Finally, there is a laundry room and a handy outdoor shower, ideal in the summer returning from the beach.

Villa Alcantara is… totally the favourite set for exclusive holiday seekers!

SURROUNDING

The Alcantara Valley is one of the lushest valleys of Sicily thanks to the presence of the Alcantara River that supplies irrigation water to the many citrus orchards cultivated in the area all year round. Even during the hot and dry Sicilian summers, the Alcatara Rivers remains ice cold, providing to all its visitors with fresh relaxing moments. You can simply wet your feet and peacefully lying down on its beaches and on its rocks, or doing fun activities such us tubing excursions or exploring the river with its lava-stone walls and waterfalls by hiking or by riding a horse.

The Alcantara Valley is a truly strategic base from where to explore the Eastern side of Sicily. The charming town of Taormina, its vibrant coast and coast villages (30km of beaches from Fondachello to Sant’Alessio Siculo), Mt Etna and its authentic villages are all very close by.

If you are a wine-lover you cannot miss Castiglione di Sicilia, a nearby village known as ‘the city of wine’ (‘Città del Vino’) for its famous vineyards and wineries.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Satellite programming along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. A private bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a bidet.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Giulia Tiriticco / Victor van Veelen

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Outdoor shower
  • Bidet

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water tubing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2153 sq ft (200 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT083034C2R6O3IDG2

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Modern Villa Views 10 Minutes Sandy Beaches Gaggi
Modern Villa Views 10 Minutes Sandy Beaches
Modern Views 10 Minutes Sandy Beaches Gaggi
Modern Views 10 Minutes Sandy Beaches
Modern Villa Views 10 Minutes Sandy Beaches Gaggi
Modern Villa Views 10 Minutes Sandy Beaches
Modern Views 10 Minutes Sandy Beaches Gaggi
Modern Villa Views 10 Minutes Sandy Beaches Gaggi
Modern Villa Views 10 Minutes Sandy Beaches
Modern Views 10 Minutes Sandy Beaches Gaggi
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Panoramic Villa with Private Pool 10 min to Taormina and its sandy beaches! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 63 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Panoramic villa with mountain views
Ideallic house with breathtaking views. House is very well equipped and comfy. Far lovlier than the pictures can give credit. Great access to the Alcantara Gorge and a lovely restaurant close by. Giuseppe, the key holder, was very helpful and passionate about the local area. Road leading to the property is a little hairy but to be expected given the remote location. It is essential to have a car staying here as amenities are a drive away. Bit longer than 10 minutes to get to Taormina. Showers were a bit temperamental but again, this is to be expected in Sicily, especially for a property in the mountains. Giuseppe was always on hand and available to support. A wonderful stay and we would highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Modern Villa, Great Pool, View and Location
Loved it! Giuseppe - the villa caretaker - was lovely, helpful and informative. The villa is exactly like the pictures - modern, great equipment and a fantastic pool and outdoor space with great views. The bedrooms - particularly the master - are spacious and cool (because they’re downstairs). The beaches, Taormina, The Gole Alcantara are all within a 20 minute drive, but there are so many places to visit and things to do - Etna is a must!
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely setting in the hills
It’s a stunning house with amazing views. We really loved relaxing by the pool, watching the world go by
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sept 2023
Property was good. Owners were great and responsive. View from villa is lovely. Locally there is just the nearby resturant that is very nice but we thought menu limited and also pricey. Most days we went into Tao which is fabulous. You just need to accept the 30 min drive each way.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing villa on the hills
The villa is modern, spacious and brilliantly located for fabulous views down to Naxos.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

frank l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
Stayed with our two adult sons and Nephew. Great base for touring .house is really special unbelievable views, wonderful to wake up to each day. Great sunsets from the deck. The nearby restaurant paradise does a wonderful job and it’s just a short walk down the hill. You really feel like you were in the country in a secluded space but you can easily be by the seashore for shopping and lunch. We would love to try the house in season. House manager was very attentive dishwasher broke and was replaced within a day on Easter weekend. We cooked Easter dinner at home and were able to enjoy some family time.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

nick p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Alcantara
As expected. Modern contemporary villa in a superb setting. Peaceful and quiet with stunning views. The nearby Paradise Restaurant was excellent but the only one within possible walking distance ( hence the 4 star location rating) The access road is a sleep dirt track and a 4x4 is recommended but not essential. The property manager, Giuseppe, was unfortunately ill during our stay but as we had no questions nor issues we had no need to contact him (hence the 1 star rating) The villa was equipped with everything one could want and would have no hesitation in recommending it to others. A great base from which to explore this area of North East Sicily.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasant stay
This is a lovely peaceful modern villa with spectacular views. It suited our needs very well but the number of steps and drops would make it unsafe for young children. The track approaching the villa was very rough, steep and overgrown (we trimmed back some of the thorny bushes). Overall a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael K., Market Harborough

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic villa!
We had such a great holiday - I can't recommend it highly enough! The villa itself is just amazing. The architecture is stunning - a really unique place that offered peace and quiet along with great facilities and a perfect location. Situated a 5 minute drive from the main road up a dirt track (a vehicle with high clearance is recommended) it is isolated but with easy access to gaggi with several bars, cafes and shops and its just a 40 minute drive to beautiful Taormina. Giuseppe was a great host and I can thoroughly recommend spending the day with him visiting etna (he was very knowledgeable and took us on a great hike) and then wine tasting - well worth the money and a superb day. There is a restaurant at the bottom of the dirt track called paradise which is worth a visit and I can also recommend the pizza making class in Taormina. Thos property would be ideal for 2 or 3 couples or 2 families who want to be close to plenty of activities but have a tranquil place to themselves. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Jaspal G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ganiti - casa alcantara
Easy to book. Good communication. Great location (needs a car). Would book again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Penny K., Sydney, Australia

Good stay but a few improvements required
There are pluses and minuses with our stay: Pluses: We would recommend it if guests don't mind driving as it's 20 mins from Taormina and 10 mins from the nearest shop in the local village. We loved Michael Cafe (excellent granite & snacks and the local supermarket - Maxisconti). The distances to other attractions are considerable as Sicily is deceptively large. The hillside location is very tranquil and the air conditioning and pool were very good. Minuses: We strongly recommend that the owners refurbish the villa with better furniture, bedding(very uncomfortable) and towels (thin and worn) which were substandard as was the cleaning. The IKEA furniture has simply worn out. Also the track leading to the villa requires a small four wheel drive (we had a low car despite ordering a four wheel drive and constantly scraped the bottom of our car on it) or concrete and/or gravel laid. Guiseppe, however, was an excellent host - friendly, attentive and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic week in Sicily
We would really recommend this property due to its site, location, design and comfort. However you must have transport of your own as a little out of the way. Worth every bit of inconvenience however!

8/10 Good

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
We had a fantastic stay here and the views were just amazing. The inside could do with a little spruce up, but the outside definitely made up for it. Giuseppe was extremely helpful and friendly throughout. His tour up Mount Etna was also amazing. We had a great stay here! Would recommend a car if staying here as it is a drive to the nearest shops and the villa is located up quite a steep hill.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Sharon Owens

Fantastic house and location
A very comfortable,well equipped house.Lovely views from the terrace and nice pool to relax around,listening to the owls in the evening. 10 minutes from the highway so easy to drive to the sights. Paradise restaurant is a 10 minute walk,great local Sicilian food and wine, 5 people,1 + 1/2 caraf’s of wine,coke,5 main meals,4 desserts 135 euros, Great value and great food. We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Villa Alcantara and recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B., null

Great view
Great location, excellent view and well equipped. Recommend tour of etna and wine tasting with Giuseppe!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Rory K.

The villa is beautiful with stunning views of the mountains.
Villa suitable for groups of adults- lovely kitchen & living room. Spacious bedrooms - beautifully furnished throughout - swimming pool is amazing! Unfortunately we had a few difficulties- the WIFI did not work & we were faced with large additional costs from mobile phone providers when we got home. Our teenage children found the lack of internet access most frustrating. I booked the villa because the description said there was internet access & satellite television. There were no satellite channels other than news in English. As I said, villa is perfect for groups of adults -but for our teenagers access to the internet is crucial. The many stairs throughout the villa would not suit anyone with mobility issues - the space/stairs within the pool is dangerous for children. The 'road' to the villa is not really a road - more of a track- a little scary to negotiate. We made the best of it. Giuseppe was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Wonderful
Nicely situated in the Alcantara Valley about 10-15 minutes from the coast. It's up a narrow 500m dirt road which might be useful to know when deciding what type of car to hire but it does means that it's quiet, peaceful and private. The closest restaurant is the Ristorante Paradise which is at the start of the track and so very close by. The food is great but the quantities are huge and defeated us so make sure you have a good appetite before you go. The villa was larger than we expected and very well equipped. Plenty of crockery, cups, and glasses and a dishwasher to take the chore out of cleaning up. The villa was very clean and well looked after. Emails from the owner were friendly and helpful and the keyholder, Giueseppe, was very helpful in recommending places to go and things to do when we arrived.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Excellent location, beautiful villa, perfect for a relaxing holiday
The villa was first class in every respect and the photos on the web don't do justice to the sheer size of the property. Booking procedure was fast and efficient, we got all the info we needed. Guiseppe (who manages the villa in Sicily) was always on hand to help and was quick to respond. He also gave us a brilliant day exploring Etna at a pace to suit us and significantly less money than the local tours. The villa is well equipped, the pool and terrace area stunning and the rooms all large and very comfortable. The walk in shower in the master bedroom was huge! There are shops within easy driving distance, we tended to use Ard Discount (near the autostrada) or Conad (just before Francavilla), both about 10 mins away. Ard was better for meat and wine, Conad for everything else. The Paradise restaurant is a short walk and well worth a visit. we ended up eating there 4 times and never had anything other than a fantastic meal, even on the Sunday night when the restaurant was full. TripAdvisor reviews were way off the mark compared to our experience. Try the Sicilian starter, the pork shank and stuffed chicken. Prices are very reasonable (€6 for a litre of very pleasant red wine). Our bill each time was about €100 for 3 adults (3 courses, wine, espresso). Staff were always friendly. The villa is situated in a very quiet location but with easy access to the autostrada for venturing further afield. Taormina is a must, a beautiful town with lots of restaurants and shops. The only thing I can think that could be improved would be to gather more details on the surrounding area and to provide a guestbook/instructions. This allows new guests to learn about the property and surrounding area easily from the experiences of previous guests and ensures all details (gas refill, rubbish bins, shops, air con instructions, etc) are available rather than Guiseppe having to remember them. That said, he was very thorough and the odd item we didn't know about he answered quickly. A great place to holiday, we thoroughly recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

Bodil M.

Super funkis villa
We enjoyed very muck the stay at this villa. There were plenty of space for 7 persons, and all the rooms very delicate. The kitchen was well-equipped, and the out door-area and the pool was very nice. We were taken very well cared of by Guiseppe - and he gave us a guides tour to Etna - which we enjoyed very much. We would love to come back to Sicily and this lovely house.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Norbert R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super endroit
Excellent pour passer des vacances en famille. Grande maison bien equipé . Superbe vue.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadia J., Blainville, Québec, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful week at Villa Alcantara
One of the most beautiful holiday villas we have had! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

thibaud l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour parfait
Séjour très agréable en famille, logement très propre, bien équipé et très spacieux, une vue magnifique, la piscine est très agréable (un peu fraîche malgré une température exceptionnelle pour un mois d'octobre); nous recommandons, très bien placé pour la mer, Taormina, Catane et l'Etna
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Klaus B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jederzeit wieder
Jederzeit wieder Die Bilder vom Online Inserat sind wohl mehr als zehn Jahre alt (siehe Baumwachstum) und sollten aktualisiert werden. Eine Renovierung ist an manchen Stellen angebracht. Bei dem Preis sollte alles Top sein. Die Auffahrt / Zufahrt zum Haus ist die ersten Male eine Herausforderung für Fahrer und Auto (5 er Touring mit Schaltgetriebe). Geländer sind zu niedrig oder nicht vorhanden so dass die Anlage für Kinder die die Gefahr nicht einschätzen können nicht geeignet ist. Der Ausblick ist toll, besonders wenn der Etna aktiv ist. Von der Terrasse sieht man den Bäcker der echt leckeres Brot anbietet. In der Küche fehlt lediglich ein Toaster eine komplette Kaffeemaschine Für die „Sommermonate“ ist der nicht beheizte Pool eine willkommene Abkühlung. Wir hatten dort eine sehr tolle Zeit und haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

VIRGINIE H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très satisfait
Maison très agréable et bien équipée. Accueil très sympathique . Excellent séjour
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Inga G., Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolles Haus.
BeeindruckEnde Architektur, großes Raumangebot. Schöne Aussicht, könnte nur noch durch einen direkte Etna Blick getoped werden. So musten wir zur Brücke, um die Eruptionen sehen zu können Giuseppe eine wirkliche. Bereicherung.als Kontakt und guide.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021