Nestled in Modica, this lovely villa for $479 per night is a fantastic option for your next vacation. Visitors flock to Sicily’s soft sands during the summer months, but this unique Mediterranean island is far more than just a beach destination. Families can scale Mount Etna in giant off-road jeep buses, feast on classic Sicilian sweets and explore well-preserved archeological ruins like the Valley of the Temples. Many beautiful Sicilian sites have been used to film movies and television programs. With the island lying closer to Africa than Rome, its southerly climate (with mild winters and a hot dry summers with a light breeze) makes it an ideal holiday destination all year round. Villa Modica This fully air conditioned, elegant modern villa sits splendidly in 5 acres of land in the middle of a gorgeous valley with breathtaking panoramic views. It is just a few minutes by car from the centre of Modica. Light and spacious, the Villa is tastefully furnished and designed to provide comfortable accommodation for up to 10 guests. It is equipped with a fireplace, Smart TV with Netflix for movies and children’s entertainment, plenty of toys, screens on windows and 5 air-conditioned bedrooms. From outside, the views are breathtaking: you may hear the peal of Modica's bells from a mile away and the closer tinkling of cowbells. We have especially planned for the safety of small children and babies. All access points to the pool have gates to keep young children safe and the saltwater pool means no red eyes or chlorine smell. We have a secure full-size playground of 140sq meters for the children to enjoy, large terraces overlooking the countryside, a manicured garden interspersed with fruit trees and lawn areas offering plenty of space in which to soak up the beauty of the Mediterranean landscape. The private, solar-heated outdoor roman style pool is ideal for children to splash and paddle under the vigilant eye of adults. The Villa also has a tennis court, zip line, hot tub, playground for children, sprawling garden and lots of spaces for adults to enjoy which are peaceful and relaxing. At the far corner of the property, we have a petting zoo of domestic animals. There is a pony, a donkey, chickens, ducks, geese, Tibetan goats, and much more, which kids and adults can interact with if they like. The Villa is environmentally friendly: we produce our own solar electricity and hot water and our saltwater pool is heated by thermo solar panels. By coming to our villa your vacation will not produce any carbon footprint. We offer the best family holiday villa anywhere in Sicily; we have a lot to offer at a very affordable price: • Large well-equipped Villa • Private solar heated 6 x12 metre saltwater pool • Private International size tennis court for double play • Jacuzzi Hot Tub for 5 people • Lovely, landscaped garden • Well-equipped playground for children • A picnic area with a charcoal BBQ • Ping Pong table Football Table • Indoor gym • Gas Weber BBQ • Maid service or a cook for an original Sicilian meal can be arranged at the time of booking • English is spoken as a first language. Sicilan food Sicily’s original thick-crusted pizza is a must try. As there’s a topping for every taste so everyone is bound to find something they like; the more adventurous palate should go for the classic, which includes anchovies, herbs and strong local cheese on a fresh tomato base. For dessert it’s cannoli of course, deep-fried pastry tubes filled with sweet ricotta, that takes the centre stage. Arancini — delicious fried rice balls — are another option for a cheap meal on the go. A local street-food tour is a fun way to explore for those who love to try new dishes. Modica Fall under the magic spell of baroque Modica with its cobbled streets and laneways flanked by imposing fairytale palaces and magnificent cathedrals. The town is renowned for its almond pastries, custard sweets and chocolate delicacies — especially those made by local pastry chef from Dolce Arte only 5 minutes from the Villa. Follow the sweet scent of powdered cinnamon down winding lanes to find old-fashioned bakeries and encourage the kids to taste the local treats. Cafes and restaurants with outdoor seating are everywhere; you can always find a place to rest and eat a gelato, sip a glass of our local wine, or cool down with a refreshing lemon granita. For chocolate lovers a special treat awaits, Modica is famous for a unique type of chocolate with a recipe which dates back to the Spanish rulers that ruled Sicily. Today it’s a delicacy that’s a musttry. Fancy swimming in the Mediterranean sea? It could not be easier; just a 20 minutes drive and you are on lovely sandy beaches where children will love to build sand castles. The seaside towns of Marina di Modica, Pozzallo and Sampieri provide an array of shops, restaurants and beach clubs. Then there is Punta Secca where the renowned Italian TV series 'Inspector Montalbano' was filmed so make sure you visit all the film sites such as Donnafugata's castle and Ragusa Ibla. Exciting day trips from the Villa The east side of the island is famed for its succession of exquisite baroque towns including Catania, a splendid city lying between Etna and the Ionian Sea, Syracuse, with its temples, Greek Theatre, Roman Amphitheatre and Ear of Dionysius and Ragusa, with its traces of human settlements dating from as early as the 3rd millennium BC. Towering 3,329 meters high, Mount Etna, Europe’s tallest volcano, is one of Sicily’s seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is a family favourite because of how close you can usually get to the fuming calderas. The trip starts with a cable-car ride up to 2,500 metres, from where 4x4 jeep buses carry travellers higher on guided tours of the lunar-like landscape and smoking volcano craters. Tours are available from Rifugio Sapienza in Catania. Sicily has more than its fair share of historic ruins and many of the best are not far from the Villa. Some of Sicily’s finest ruins can be found at the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento on the southwest coast — a UNESCO World Heritage site with one of the world’s best-preserved Greek temples. The list of wonders that are waiting for you is too long to be written here.