The house of Flamingos
14 Guests
7 Bedrooms
7 Bathrooms
Sighilli occupies an enviable position at the heart of Vendicari Nature Reserve, whose sublime seafront habitat comprises salt lakes, sandy beaches, vineyards, a wide variety of coastal flora, and an internationally-tinted range of fauna, including flamingos and sea turtles. All in all a truly unique context for Sighilli’s very own brand of Epicurean luxury.
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Keyholder highlights
- Unique location in Vendicari Nature Reserve
- 16m-long pool
- Extensive grounds
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The beautiful decked pool area outside the main house.
Part of the splendid main house living area with its superb sea views.
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The "boardwalk" connecting the pool with one of the outdoor living and dining areas.
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The views out to the sea.
Poolside views over the salt pans.
Vendicari Nature Reserve, Sicily
Sighilli
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The Area
With seven hectares of private nature reserve at your private disposal, and a further fifteen hundred hectares at your fingertips, you may not want to move very far. Although the beach is accessible on foot, passage is restricted due to the fact that sea turtles use the area as a nesting ground.
The nearest beaches, therefore, are accessed from outside the property, just a few minute's drive and walk, and are rarely crowded (except in the height of summer).
The nearest main town is Noto, 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 seven towns, which were all rebuilt in flamboyant style following a major earthquake in 1693. Noto is also where you will find the best supermarkets, grocery stops and amenities. For dining, both Noto and Marzamemi, a very attractive little fishing village, have some excellent restaurants.
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 gorge of Pantalica.
Syracuse is just half an hour's drive away, and at least a day there is highly recommended to anybody spending a week or two at Sighilli. A little further afield, the other baroque towns of Modica, Ragusa and Scicli are also easily reachable for day trips.
Catania airport:
95km-60miles-1hr05Palermo airport:
445km-205miles-3hr45Comiso airport:
85km-52miles-1hr25Trapani airport:
410km-255miles-4hr30Nearest beaches:
5mins by car to the entrances of Vendicari Nature ReserveMarzamemi (lovely fishing village with excellent fish restaurants):
10km-6miles-15minsNoto:
13km-8miles-20minsSyracuse:
44km-27miles-40minsModica:
43km-27miles-50minsRagusa:
61km-38miles-1hr10Local 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 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.
DiscoverFrom the Guest Book
Read the thoughtful reviews that travellers have left after their time with us.
Sighilli far exceeded our high expectations. Everything was top, top notch. The chef was excellent but also a charismatic, wonderful host. And the house manager was always around helping - I honestly don't know when he slept! Just top notch across the board.
Anonymous July 2024
Sighilli is magnifique, lovely. We loved the location and the house's charm. It was very comfortable. Everything was perfect. Would we return? Yes, we love the place.
Anonymous June 2024
Everything was great at Sighilli! The villa was perfect for our group and the staff in particular were outstanding. We are all very happy with the experience.
RS, United States of America October 2021
Sighilli was my favourite Thinking Traveller villa by far. The setting was stunning, overlooking the bird reserve. The villa has multiple outdoor seating areas, which means a large group can enjoy it without being on top of each other. The bedroom suites were enormous, and the beds comfortable. The villa staff were also great.
MH, United Kingdom July 2021
The staff were AMAZING.
Mr Frank Landi, United States of America August 2019
Our holiday at Sighilli was fabulous. It is so peaceful. The villa was spotless, the breakfast wonderful. The dinners prepared by the villa cooks were excellent. Loved the wine delivery service and the fact that the white wine was chilled ready for our arrival.
AW, United Kingdom June 2019
