Villa Etnamare with Infinity pool between Mt Etna and the Jonian sea - Glicine

Santa Venerina, Città metropolitana di Catania
$216 avg/night
Minimum Stay 5 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 5 nights

Min Stay

Villa Etnamare is situated up on a hill overlooking the green East coast of Sicily, between Mount Etna and the Ionian sea. It is surrounded by a land of five hectares dotted with heavily laden citrus trees and flowers.
A huge, 25-meter long infinity pool is set amongst orange and olive trees on a natural terrace offering spectacular views of the Volcano and of the whole coastline as far as Catania, Giardini Naxos and Taormina.
The villa is divided into three independent units, with private terraces. The choice to divide such a large property into a few units was made by its owners, who built it from the foundations, to preserve its exclusivity but at an accessible cost.

The unit GLICINE dominates the northeast wing of the villa, with a splendid sea view over the whole coastline between Taormina and Catania, as well as Mt Etna views, both from the interior and from its secluded private terrace with balcony. Glicine consists of three double bedrooms, two full bathrooms with shower and a large living area with a fully equipped kitchen, extendable wooden table and sofa-bed.

GLICINE is equipped with hot/cold air conditioners, LCD TV, oven, refrigerator, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, washing machine, fully equipped kitchen, free wi-fi. The interiors are chosen with care, using high quality natural materials.

SURROUNDINGS
Villa EtnAmare lies only 500 metres away from Santa Venerina. This quiet, landscaped town of 8000 inhabitants is dedicated to gastronomic tourism and offers an impressive number of excellent cafes, restaurants and wineries, many of which are within walking distance.
Two supermarkets and a couple of groceries and bakeries are 5 minutes walk, while the nearest shopping mall, Conforama, which is open even on Sunday, is at 10 minutes driving distance.

Santa Venerina is an excellent base from which to explore eastern Sicily, thanks to its very strategic position halfway between Catania and Taormina.
The town is 5 minutes drive from the motorway A18 Catania-Messina from which, in an average time of 20 minutes, you can reach the highlights of Eastern Sicily, such as Taormina, Alcantara Gorge, Catania, Acicastello, Acireale, Mt Etna and Giardini Naxos. The nearest beaches can be found at 10 minutes drive.

The villa is also an excellent starting point from which to explore Mount Etna and its surroundings. Rifugio Sapienza, the main ski area, where you can take the Etna cableway up to Mount Etna is 10 km away from the villa.

The sun of Sicily holds the record in Europe and maintains a mild climate throughout the year. Spring is the ideal time to enjoy the culture and nature that this island has to offer. It’s well worth making a trip just to experience the Easter processions, bringing together folklore and tradition in an incredibly mystic way. The interior is spectacular, with the mountain slopes exploding in colour, while on the coast the first bathers start taking to the beaches. In autumn, throughout October and mid-November, the sea water is still warmed by the summer sun, and the daytime temperature still reaches 30°c during the warmest hours. Festivals dedicated to local products such as wine, mushrooms and sweets are organized in many towns on the slopes of Etna. Our apartments are suitable for winter, Christmas and New Year. The weather between December and March can often be mild and sunny, but each of the apartments have a cozy quality allied to good heating systems and plenty of indoor space just in case!

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Outdoor Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Bidet Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    Dutch English French German Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Martin R.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 27, 2025

    Nice location and very kind host. Nadia was anytime available and helpful.

  • Jane F.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2024

    Stayed Sep 7, 2024

    A great week in a well maintained property close to Mount Etna. Fantastic pool and grounds

  • Pippa V.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2022

    Stayed Aug 13, 2022

    We stayed here for a week with 2 older teenagers. It was a lovely relaxed week. The apartment was very clean and had everything we needed. The ground are immaculate and beautiful. The pool was amazing and exactly what we needed for the warm weather. The views are fantastic. The air conditioning worked well (units in each bedroom and the kitchen/living room). The trattoria next door was very handy and the owners there were very welcoming (and the food was amazing!) The apartment was ideally located for us to explore Taormina, local towns and Etna. You do need a car though as the village is relatively remote. Nadia and Fabio were extremely helpful and responsive. We would highly recommend this apartment.

  • Andrea P M.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2019

    Stayed Aug 30, 2019

    Really tough to leave this beautiful place. Lovely location, extremely comfortable unit, and the pool is just as glorious as it looks online. Thank you! I hope to come back someday.

  • Fraser P.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2019

    Stayed Jul 27, 2019

    We had a fantastic week at this property. It proved to be an ideal base to explore nearby towns and villages, Etna, Etnaland, Taormina as well as the north east coast of Sicily. The local restaurant (La 5 Botelli) is literally next door and offers great food on its doorstep. Our hosts were also very welcoming and helpful. The pool is lovely and large, the rooms fresh and modern, plus and the views of Etna and the coastline were truly epic.

  • Micki B.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2019

    Stayed Jul 9, 2019

    We loved our stay at Villa EtnaMare. The apartment was very comfortable, with great kitchen space, private deck with views, and working AC in all the rooms. We LOVED the restaurant on the corner. The pool was lovely, especially in the evening after a long day of excursions. It is well located to Mt Etna, Taormina, and other Eastern towns. We would definitely stay here again!

  • Tracy P.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2018

    Stayed Jul 29, 2018

    There is nothing I can fault about our stay at Villa Etnamare. Our apartment was very well equipped with everything we needed to make our two week stay comfortable. We had views of the sea from one side of our terrace and Mount Etna on the other. The pool area and surrounding grounds are fabulous, we spent many hours just relaxing on a sun lounger. The whole family (Nadia, Dario, Fabio & Angelo) are very friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. There is an excellent restaurant, Le 5 Botti, literally at the end of the drive that we visited five times during our stay and plenty of shops in Santa Venerina for everything needed for a self-catering stay. I would recommend a stay at Villa Entamare without reservation.

  • Donna C.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2017

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    My husband and I spent ten days In Santa Venerina. The location was excellent and the accommodations were exactly as described. Dario and Nadia were available and responsive when needed. Angelo, Nadia's dad, greeted us on our second day with a bowl of figs and grapes from his garden. We were able to take many day trips to Taormina, Catania, Siracusa, and other small towns. We had a great time meeting some of the other guests as well. Waking up every morning to the view of Mt. Etna behind us and the sea in front of us will forever remain with us. Donna and Ray

  • Jonathan B.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2017

    Stayed Jun 18, 2017

    Great for a relaxing get away from it all holiday. Nice local Restaurant next door to the property. Hosts very friendly and welcoming. The pool really makes it, fantastic, never had a holiday pool quite like it. Would go again without hesitation.

  • Daniel H.

    Submitted May 7, 2017

    Stayed Apr 30, 2017

    Wonderful, well equipped apartment, with sweeping views of the sea and Mt. Etna. Dario was great showing us around, explaining where to shop and visit. The location places you on the doorstep of everything the Mt. Etna region has to offer. There is much adventure to be found, but you will be tempted to while away the days in this quiet, tranquil place -- where even the cats are friendly! Great place to stay.

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