The house with Aeolian island views
8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Gli Ulivi is an attractive family villa offering panoramic terraces, fabulous gardens, and total privacy. A long private driveway winds gently down towards the house, where your first impressions will be of flourishing flora, well-tended lawns and the inviting turquoise waters of the pool. Inside, the house is comfortably furnished, spacious and a pleasure to come back to after a day on sandy beaches at nearby Capo d’Orlando and San Gregorio.
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Keyholder highlights
- Commanding sea and coastal views
- Private, secluded grounds
- Enticing pool
- Close to beaches and mountains
- Electric car charging point
Gallery
Ariel views of Gli Ulivi
The entrance to the house seen from across the pool.
Welcome to Gli Ulivi!
The outdoor dining area.
The glorious pool and views of the sea.
The living area is bright and spacious.
Includes
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Sole use of the villa and the grounds
- All sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
- 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 €3-€5 per person per night
Capo d'Orlando, Sicily
Gli Ulivi
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The Area
Gli Ulivi is situated in the lower hills of the north coast, overlooking Capo D'Orlando and its long sandy beach. Just a couple of kilometres east along the coast is the fabulous beach of San Gregorio, a delightful setting with views of the Aeolian Islands.
In the summer months, Capo d'Orlando's tourist port offers a good range of boats to rent and organised boat trips to the Aeolian Islands.
Behind the house, the Nebrodi Mountains rise majestically. They are home to dozens of age-old villages, fantastic scenery, great walking opportunities and some superb restaurants.
Along the coast to the east is the Sanctuary and Greek and Roman remains at Tindari - highly recommended, while to the west lies the lovely Mediaeval town of Cefalu.
Also very easily accomplished are day trips to Mount Etna and Taormina , which is a little over 1 hour's drive away.
Catania airport:
191km-119miles-2hr20Palermo airport:
180km-112miles-2hr20Trapani airport:
255km-158miles-2hr55Beach at San Gregorio:
10mins driveBeach, shops/restaurants at Capo d’Orlando:
10mins drivePadel court:
1min drive or 5 mins walkTindari:
40km-25miles-45minsCefalu':
86km-53miles-1hr15Taormina:
138km-86miles-1hr50Hydrofoils to Aeolian Islands from Milazzo Port:
64km-40miles-55minsMessina Port:
90km-56miles-1hr10Local Experiences
Culinary experiences in North Sicily
Every civilisation that dominated Sicily was inspired by the produce this fertile land offers. In western Sicily it was the Arabs, French and Spanish who shaped the roots of the local culinary tradition, which went on to grow throughout the centuries into the unique, rich and eclectic specialities we find there today.
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Boat Trips in North Sicily
Stretching from Messina, the closest point to mainland Italy, to Palermo, the island's capital city, the north coast of Sicily is home to some stunning beaches and seascapes, many fascinating towns, including Cefalù, and three separate mountain ranges, essentially continuations of the Apennines: the Peloritani Mountains to the east, the Nebrodi in the middle and the Madonie towards the west. With peaks rising to nearly 2,000m (6,500ft), the north coast area features some of Sicily's most beautiful landscapes, vast areas of agricultural land and myriad picturesque villages to explore.Just off the coast there are the Aeolian Islands, a volcanic archipelago made up of seven inhabited islands, each offering its own distinct atmosphere, sense of hospitality and charm.
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Guided tours in North Sicily
Sicily's historical legacy is as varied and immense as any in the Mediterranean. Elymian, Greek, Phoenician and Roman archaeological sites dot the island, and age-old cities, towns and villages testify to the comings-and-goings of innumerable invaders, each of whom left their own indelible artistic and architectural treasures...Thanks to this incredible variety, however, Sicily's history can be a little confusing! That's why we recommend you hire the services of one of our guides if you're planning on visiting one or more of the island's numerous historical sites.
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Culinary experiences in West Sicily
The west of Sicily is a great destination for food lovers. Inland, the scenery is dominated by vast expanses of vineyards and olive groves, and some of Sicily's best wines – for example those of the Alcamo, Trapani, Erice and Marsala areas - and olive oils are produced in this corner of the island. Restaurant menus offer a fabulous array of fresh fish and seafood dishes. Fish cous cous is one of the signature dishes, a tradition that is celebrated every September at San Vito’s international Cous Cous Fest. Other stand-out specialities include busiate al pesto trapanese - a homemade pasta served with a pesto of tomatoes, garlic, almonds and basil - and spaghetti alla bottarga - salt-cured tuna fish roe grated on steaming pasta.
DiscoverFrom the Guest Book
Read the thoughtful reviews that travellers have left after their time with us.
Gli Ulivi was a peaceful and amazing place, and a great base from which to get to know Capo D'Orlando. What stood out? The space, the views, everything!
Ian McMullen October 2024
Gli Ulivi is a superb villa that exceeded our expectations. It was nicer than the photos, which is a lovely change from most villa rentals that oversell the villa. What stood out was the stunning setting and the wonderful sized pool. We were delighted to find the paddle court which we hadn’t known about but was a total bonus for us. Thanks for a great stay, and please pass on our thanks to the owners for sharing their lovely villa with us.
Anonymous August 2024
Gli Ulivi is a beautiful villa with breathtaking views and a super pool. I think it's the nicest villa we have ever been to. We had an excellent holiday. One week is not enough - I really would love to move there!
MK June 2024
A dream came true! An amazing villa with the most beautiful garden, pool, setting and views! Astounding.
Mary Herron June 2023
Gli Ulivi is very large, the swimming pool too. The view is beautiful.
ML, France August 2022
Gli Ulivi really blew us away. The photos of the property looked beautiful, but in person... wow... it's on a whole different level of beauty. The house is stunning and charming in its features. The pool and grounds area made it lovely for a big group, offering different gathering places and picture-perfect views of the sea and the Aeolian Islands.
PF, United States of America August 2022
