Villa Montemar

A really relaxing stay.

The breeze from the Gulf was a lovely way to begin our stay, and the view was captivating. From here, we enjoyed the striking contrast of rugged mountains and the vineyards and old olive groves shaped over generations by farming families, moving stones to make cultivated terraces. The sea beckons in the distance, and the Zingaro nature reserve offers a memorable walk past turquoise and emerald coves, in the same landscape Ulysses saw on his travels across the Mediterranean. His descendants later left a remarkable example of their architecture at Segesta, just a few kilometers away. Back at the house, dinner at the beautiful table overlooking the countryside was delicious, especially with superb Sicilian wine from the green vineyards we had passed. And in the morning, we’ll take a refreshing swim in the turquoise pool among centuries-old olive trees. What a dream of a place.

Villa Montemar sits on a hill and looks out over the beautiful bay of scopello, with the beach only 10 minutes away. The pool and air conditioning made for a comfortable stay, and it felt like a complete change of scene despite being half an hour from Palermo airport. We woke to the sound of cowbells, with charming little old villages nearby. It’s a lovely spot for a restorative holiday as a couple or with family. The best part of the house is how open it is to the outdoors: four terraces, a barbecue, a pizza oven, and an uninterrupted view for some unforgettable moments.

Beautiful new house in a lovely setting, away from traffic and noise. It’s a great fit for six people.