Villa la Vela  

On Sicily’s northwest coast in Scopello near Castellammare del Golfo, Villa La Vela perches in a panoramic spot overlooking the Faraglioni, about 150 metres from the turquoise sea. The fishing village with its ancient tonnara is roughly 1 km away and Palermo’s Falcone-Borsellino airport is about an hour by car.

A single-floor villa with a lush garden and a large terrace that frames sea-and-rock views — interiors are cosy and practical. Choose four- or five-bedroom layouts (an annex adds an extra double), all rooms with showers and basics like satellite TV, washer and hair dryer.

Seasonal swimming pool with solarium, sun loungers and parasol, plus private, unattended parking. Private access down a short path to the beach, a functional barbecue area and an equipped portico for alfresco meals — pet-friendly for small and medium dogs on request; wake up to sea-breeze mornings.

Self-catering made easy with a fully equipped kitchen (oven, microwave, American coffee maker, toaster, kettle) and an outdoor barbecue. For fresh local catch, the nearby fishing town and tonnara are a short walk away — perfect for Sicilian seafood feasts.