Casa Azzurra

On the south-eastern coast of Sicily, Casa Azzura is one of a cluster of holiday houses in the quiet beach resort of Fontane Bianche. All bright white against the blue of the bay, it sits just above the water, separated from the sea by only the rocky shoreline and its own sunbathing lawn. The villa’s wonderful wrap-around terrace is perfectly planned for open-air living, with a shaded al fresco breakfast area, built-in seating in the sun, and a chic indoor/outdoor living room, covered but open-ended to catch the breeze, and beautifully furnished for dining and relaxing.

Equipped with air conditioning, WiFi and two satellite TVs, the house has a contemporary kitchen in white, graphite and sleek steel; a sitting room with double doors on to the sea view terrace; and two uncluttered bedrooms, one double, one twin, each with its own shower room. With rock bathing immediately below the villa, and a sandy beach just 1km away, Casa Azurra is within strolling distance of a local shop and restaurant, and about 3km from amenities in Cassibile. Siracusa, Noto, Marzamemi and Portopalo are all within easy reach for local exploration.