The modern house in ancient stone
8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
With its impeccable use of soft-hued, honeyed Modica limestone and its sense of place, Alba a Noto subtly evokes and deftly pays homage to the sumptuous baroque architecture of the surrounding towns. And yet, with its clean-lined design, its uncluttered spaces, its sophisticated 21st-century comforts, and its serene sea-view infinity pool, it is very much of its own age.
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Keyholder highlights
- Wide-open sea views
- Pure contemporary design
- Panoramic infinity pool
- Spacious interiors
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Immersive virtual 3D tour of Alba a Noto
The sunrise is so enchanting, they named the house after it.
The al fresco dining area with its sea views.
Soaking up the atmosphere on the large first-floor terrace.
Arrival at Alba a Noto.
The living area of the open-concept communal space.
Noto, Sicily
Alba a Noto
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The Area
Alba a Noto rises in a wonderfully panoramic position in the rolling hills just outside the fascinating baroque town of Noto and close to the beautiful nature reserve of Vendicari.
Noto is the most easterly of a chain of baroque towns now protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is perhaps the most perfect of all and was rebuilt in flamboyant style following a major earthquake in 1693. Vendicari Nature Reserve boasts some of the finest sandy beaches in Sicily, some of which are pleasingly under populated even in the height of summer. Vendicari is also home to thousands of migrating birds, including flamingos, and sea turtles nest on its beaches.
If hiking in the hills is your thing, then there is some spectacular scenery in the rushing streams and waterfalls of Cassibile and at the Paleolithic burial sites in the dramatic valley of Pantalica.
Syracuse is just half an hour's drive away, and a day there is highly recommended to anybody spending time at Alba a Noto. A little further afield, the other baroque towns of Modica, Ragusa, Scicli, and Palazzolo Acreide (this latter with an impressive Greek archaeological site) are all easily reachable.
Catania airport:
85km-53miles-1hrComiso airport:
81km-52miles-1hr30Palermo airport:
310km-192miles-3hr30Trapani airport:
391km-243miles-4hr20Nearest beaches:
at Vendicari - 15km-9.3miles-30mins; Lido di Noto - 12km-7.5miles-20mins; Oasi Gelsomineto - 13.5km-8.5miles-18minsNoto (shops, bars, restaurants):
3.5km-2miles-6minsSyracuse:
35km-22miles-35minsModica:
40km-25miles-45minsRagusa:
55km-35miles-1hr10Palazzolo Acreide:
34km-21miles-40minsLocal Experiences
Helicopter tours in East Sicily
A helicopter trip in Sicily over Etna and to the Aeolian Islands is a highly moving experience, enough to reduce grown men and women to tears! Book with us for a truly unforgettable addition to your Sicilian holiday.
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Wine tastings in Southeast Sicily
Nero D’Avola, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Frappato, Syrah and Moscato Bianco are just a few of the grape varieties cultivated in the Noto area, and we heartily recommend a vineyard visit during your stay. We know the right people and the most prestigious wineries in the area, and we’d be delighted to arrange a chauffeured wine tasting tour with lunch for you.
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Wine tours on Mount Etna
Some of Italy’s finest wines are now being made on the flanks of Mount Etna. A new generation of Sicilian producers are realising the full potential of the mountain’s climate, its autochthonous grape varieties (NerelloMascalese - red - and Carricante - white), its ultra-fertile soil and its unique terroir. To discover just how the natural magic of the mountain combines with the perseverance and passion of man to create outstanding wines, let us arrange a chaufferued wine-tasting tour for you. A delicious lunch is included, so you’ll get a full experience of Etna’s gastronomic abundance.
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Private guided tours in Southeast Sicily
The southeastern tip of Sicily is home to mile after mile of largely unspoilt sandybeaches and an impressive list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica, the towns ofthe Val di Noto, and Villa Romana del Casale.
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Culinary experiences in Southeast Sicily
The southeast of Sicily is famed for its superb tomatoes, cheeses, meat, olive oil, vegetables and seafood. Our culinary experiences in the area will enable you to transform these exquisite ingredients into some of southeast Sicily's most celebrated dishes.
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Private boat charters in Southeast Sicily
From here until the southeasternmost tip of Sicily, the coastline is an uninterrupted stretch of sandy beach, dotted with picturesque little resort towns, including Punta Secca (Inspector Montalbano's home), Marina di Ragusa, Donnalucata, Cava d'Aliga, Sampieri and Marina di Modica. The last strip, made up of several miles of dunes, is where the Allied forces landed in the 2nd World War. At the southernmost tip of Sicily is Isola Delle Correnti, offering an almost African scenario. Indeed, here we are considerably further south than Tunis.Just around the southeastern tip and heading north up the east coast, are the beaches of Marzamemi, San Lorenzo and Vendicari Nature Reserve. The reserve's salt water lagoons and varieties of flora offer the ideal habitat for a wide range of fauna, including nesting turtles and migrating flamingos.Continuing up the east coast, between Vendicari and the historic Greek town of Syracuse, are the popular sandy beaches of Marina di Noto, Calabernado, Marina di Avola, Gelsomineto, Fontane Bianche and Arenella.
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Read the thoughtful reviews that travellers have left after their time with us.
Alba a Noto was beautiful and in pristine condition and the staff looked after us exceptionally well. What stood out was the design of the villa and its setting.
Anonymous July 2024
Our villa was beautiful, views were stunning and in-villa services were helpful. We had a wonderful holiday with our family. Thank you!
D.P. July 2023
