In the lemon groves
8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
A panoramic property with fabulous infinity pool immersed in a fragrant lemon grove... Gioi is a great villa for getting away from it all and soaking up the peaceful atmosphere of the surrounding countryside. While you may spend most of your time on the lovely outdoor terraces, the interiors have been beautifully refurbished to create contemporary and practical accommodation for families or groups of friends.
Speak to our experts
For expert advice on this villa, things to do in the area, or to discuss how we can make your stay truly bespoke, call our Villa Specialists today. We are open every day of the week, weekends included.
Keyholder highlights
- Infinity pool with lemon orchard views
- Sun-kissed and shady terraces
- Comfortable and practical family villa
Gallery
The glorious infinity pool.
The pool with the house behind.
The views of the lemon groves from the pool terrace.
One of Gioi's al fresco dining areas.
The indoor living area and kitchen-diner.
Includes
- Sole use of the villa and the grounds
- The support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
- The expertise of a dedicated local team to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and to plan a range of experiences, many of which are exclusive to The Thinking Traveller
- A Local Specialist, based near your villa, to assist you during your stay (between 9am and 7pm daily, with 24/7 emergency support)
- A comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
- An easy-to-use online holiday planner to keep all your booked experiences and services in one place, ensuring that nothing gets missed during your stay
- The ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
- All sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
- Access to our in-villa wine delivery service – choose from our handpicked menu of the best regional wines and find them waiting for you at your villa
- A mid-week cleaning and linen change service
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
- Tourist taxes (tassa di soggiorno) levied by many town councils in Italy. The amount varies by location and usually amounts to between €1-€3 per person
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The Area
Gioi is set in the gently rolling hills near the fascinating baroque town of Noto and the beautiful natural reserve of Vendicari. Noto is the most easterly of a chain of baroque towns now protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is also perhaps the most perfect of the baroque towns, which were all rebuilt in flamboyant style following a major earthquake in 1693. The Vendicari nature reserve boasts some of the finest sandy beaches in Sicily, which are pleasingly under populated even in the height of summer. Vendicari is also home to thousands of migrating 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 a week or two at Gioi. A little further afield, the other baroque towns of Modica, Ragusa, Modica and Scicli are easily reachable in a day.
Catania airport:
80km-50miles-1hrComiso airport:
86km-53miles-1hr20Palermo airport:
315km-195miles-3hr15Trapani airport:
396km-246miles-4hr25Shops/restaurants in Noto:
approx. 10mins by carNearest beaches at Vendicari:
10minsNoto:
10minsSyracuse:
35km-21miles-30minsModica:
40km-25miles-45minsRagusa:
60km-38miles-1hrLocal 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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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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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.
DiscoverFrom the Guest Book
Read the thoughtful reviews that travellers have left after their time with us.
What I loved about Gioi was that it had charm, authenticity, and luxury intertwined. The location is private yet a short driving distance to a lot of different areas. It was a nice peaceful retreat after spending a day in town. The villa was lovely and having caretakers on site was exceptionally helpful. Although we did not see them much, at every question or request, they were there and so caring. We used the pool almost daily and made fresh lemonade from the orchard to cool us off after a hot day of exploring.
Anonymous June 2024
We had a fantastic time at Gioi. The property was very well-maintained and the staff were great. I was a very pleasant experience overall. The city of Noto was wonderful - a lot of great restaurants and cafés.
TP June 2024
We had a wonderful time. We spent most of our time sunbathing, swimming, cooking, eating and drinking. With lovely sunbeds, a great pool, fantastic kitchen appliances and lots of nice spots to eat and drink, we really couldn’t have asked for more.
Calum Syrett September 2023
First stay in Sicily, loved it. Perfect villa layout for our needs and the natural shade provided by the stunning olive trees outside provided wonderful shade.
S.G. July 2023
Great villa, great location.
Espen Stokke July 2023
Lucky, Shama and Fabrizio were all amazing. Lucky and Shama ensured they were there at any moment we needed and were helpful and welcoming. They are wonderful people we would return just for them. Our children loved them.
B.C. April 2023
