4 Gorgeous Hidden Beaches With the Best Villas in Sicily

Many villas in Sicily are located near the various coastlines of the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. The more popular ones, however, are usually filled to the brim with beach-goers once the peak season arrives.

If you are on the lookout for accommodation at beaches that are easy to access with a car but are isolated enough that few tourists know about them, then you will definitely want to check these hidden gems out.

Castellammare Del Golfo

Castellammare Del Golfo is seeing an upsurge in tourism thanks to its natural and historical beauty. The beautiful surf, charming Arab-Norman fortress and silky smooth golden beaches are the reasons why people are starting to take notice. There are, however, quite a few villas in Sicily near Castellammare Del Golfo that offer a haven for those seeking some privacy. We include Castellammare Del Golfo on this list of hidden gems despite its growing popularity. Get in quick!

Scopello

Scopello is the quintessential Italian village, which epitomizes a multitude of hidden gems. Rocky coastlines, rolling green hills and picturesque cottages make Scopello the perfect getaway for those who simply want to enjoy the sun and surf in peace. It is also located conveniently close to Castellammare Del Golfo, and this links the two together in a way that benefits you the most. You can choose to stay in Scopello for its isolation and then take a short drive to Castellammare Del Golfo for its tourist-friendly amenities. What’s not to like? Letojanni

The pebbled beaches of Letojanni glitter under the sunlight, offset against swathes of crystal clear waters. The local gelato houses are a surprising but divine treat - cooling off in the shade with a creamy dessert in hand is one of the best ways to wrap up a day of frolicking on the beach. The ancient city of Taormina is just six kilometres away if you feel like immersing yourself in some Greco-Roman architecture and history. It is similar to Scopello in this way, where you stay in a quiet, out-of-the-way village but can easily access a tourist hotspot whenever you want to.

Riposto

Riposto is a commune on the eastern coast of the island and is home to quite a few villas. In Sicily, here you'll not only have a beautiful view of the Ionian Sea, but the town also hosts a dock where you can rent out yachts to get up close and personal with the ocean! Even better is the fact that it is home to the increasingly popular Bella Napoli Riposto Restaurant. Perfectly baked pizzas with luscious amounts of cheese and generous toppings served by friendly staff for around five euros apiece – this is definitely a hidden gem for the foodie.

Keep these four destinations in mind and you will be able to find beaches and villas in Sicily to strike the perfect balance between seclusion and recreation.

Jonathan Magoni is Senior Manager of Cottages to Castles, a family owned company specialising in high quality holiday villas, apartments and cottages in Italy. For spectacular villas in Sicily or accommodation in the Italian lakes, ski resorts or city centres, we offer only the very best. Discover Italy at your own pace and without time restrictions in our hand picked villas and cottages.

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