Art, the sky and the sea
6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
A stay at Lo Scarabeo is an aquatic feast for the senses, where the metronomic rhythm of the surf, the invigorating, ozone-rich air, the eye-defying expanse of sea and the silky-soft sandy beach accompany your every moment. Aesthetic sensibilities are catered for too, thanks to the owners' keen and imaginative eye for design and an eclectic mix of iconic contemporary and antique furnishings and objets.
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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
- Garden gate beach access
- Design-inspired interiors
- Extensive sea-view gardens
- Panoramic roof terrace
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Views out to sea from the roof-top terrace.
Approaching Lo Scarabeo through its long, manicured front garden.
The sea views start here!
The welcoming living area opens out into the front and back gardens
The living area, seen from another angle.
Granelli, Sicily
Lo Scarabeo
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The Area
Lo Scarabeo sits right on Granelli beach, a 4.5km-stretch of sand just to the west of Capo Passero, whose lighthouse signals Italy’s most meridional point – considerably further south than Tunis! The coastline is almost entirely given over to long sandy beaches, the very same ones landed on by British and Canadian forces during Operation Huskey in the 2nd World War. Just to the west is the port of Pozzallo from where, in just 90 minutes by hydrofoil, it is possible to get to Malta. To the north is the splendid Baroque town of Noto, Syracuse, once the mightiest city in Magna Graecia, and Vendicari Nature Reserve, home to beautiful unspoilt beaches, migrating flamingoes and nesting turtles. Less than an hour's drive northwest are the other splendid towns of the Val di Noto UNESCO Heritage Site, Modica and Scicli, and, a little further afield, Ragusa.
The beaches in the area of Pozzallo and Ispica have received several consecutive Blue Flags, attesting to the cleanliness of the water and their general ecological excellence.
Catania airport:
110km-66miles-1hr20Palermo airport:
340km-211miles-4hr10Trapani airport:
415km-258miles-4hr50Comiso airport:
80km-49miles-1hr10Nearest restaurants:
5-10mins driveNearest shops at Ispica:
14km-8miles-20minsPozzallo (hydrofoils to Malta):
14km-8miles-25minsNoto:
30km-19miles-40minsModica:
33km-20miles-50minsScicli:
37km-23miles-55minsVendicari Nature Reserve:
20km-12miles-25minsSyracuse:
67km-42miles-1hourLocal 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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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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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 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.
We had a very relaxing stay at Lo Scarabeo. It's in a fantastic situation right on a lovely beach. Would we return? Yes, we have been many times and love it!
Anonymous September 2024
We loved Lo Scarabeo. It was kept clean and we had a fabulous meal cooked for us.
SJ, United Kingdom July 2022
The cook was delightful and cooked us a wonderful anniversary dinner.
Mrs Cecilia Bishop, United Kingdom September 2021
We loved Scarabeo.
CB, Netherlands August 2021
A fabulous holiday and definitely well needed this year. We love having the beach at the end of the garden. Our third year at Lo Scarabeo says it all!
Mrs Cecilia Bishop, United Kingdom October 2020
Lo Scarabeo is a perfect villa with an amazing sandy beach at the end of the garden.
Mrs Cecilia Bishop, United Kingdom November 2019
