Surrounded by green gardens, turquoise sea and deep blue skies, Villa Marlene is the perfect romantic escape for a couple who want space to relax in a spectacular setting. With the entire villa to yourselves, you will be able to shed the cares of the world and bathe in warm sunshine and cooling fresh sea breeze.

The holiday home consists of a kitchen-living room with a dining table and sofa. The bedroom has a comfortable double bed, and a large TV, while the kitchen is equipped with everything you could need for a self-catering holiday. However, there is no question that the real attractions of Villa Marlene are its outdoor spaces.

A balcony offers a lovely sea view, and a superb terrace is shaded by a tented canopy, and big enough to eat al fresco at any hour of the day or night. The crowning glory, in every sense, is the roof terrace, which can be reached via an external staircase and offers a stunning nautical panorama. The large garden area offers enough space for sun loungers and a cosy seating area, all within sight of the crystal clear water, and a barbecue is available for guests to use.

To make sure you can explore the area in freedom and comfort, off-street parking spaces are available. Alternatively, if you prefer to stay closer to home, a path outside the villa leads directly down to the sea.

Mongerbino – Indulge your senses by the sea

The villa in Mongerbino is a dream come true for lovers of the sea. Every morning you can start your day with a refreshing swim in the crystal clear waters of the warm Tyrrhenian and enjoy the peace and privacy that characterise this place.

The sunrise is indescribably beautiful, with a breathtaking view out over the water all to yourselves. The evocative fragrance of jasmine and orange blossom hangs in the air, blending and contrasting with the salt scent of the sea.

The gentle lapping of the waves, the quiet song of cicadas and the chorus of seagulls create a unique soundscape. Let the cares of the world float away on the tide and breathe it all deeply in.

The Monte Catalfano nature reserve is close at hand, while the fascinating ancient ruins of Solunto are only five kilometres away.

Even closer at hand is the railway station of Bagheria, just 4km up the road and ready to carry you to the very heart of Palermo in twenty minutes.

Up the mountain in the morning with an unforgettable sea view, lunch and siesta in your holiday letting, to the beach in the afternoon and to the new trendy pizzeria in town in the evening.

These routes are perfect for a bike – or rather for the right bike like the one in the photo above. Because you can even get up the mountain on one – and you don’t have to be an athlete to do so.

So it fits perfectly that the local company Sicula Bike rents out bicycles to guests of this holiday letting.

On this page you will find information about the bike and here is a list of the accessories supplied and the prices. Sicula Bike would like your bike to accompany you throughout the holiday. The minimum hire period is therefore 7 days.

Please find further details on technology and organisation on these webpages:

• Exploring Sicily by bike
• Rent a bike – The process
• Sicula Bike