An intimate 1-bedroom villa for 2 guests in a privileged position in Taormina, Villa Vinci sits on a panoramic hillside with uninterrupted views across the Bay of Giardini Naxos to the volcanic cone of Mount Etna. The villa is a less than 15-minute walk from Taormina's main street, the Corso Umberto, placing restaurants, shops, and the town's historic landmarks within easy reach on foot. Catania Fontanarossa Airport is approximately 50 minutes by car.
Taormina has captivated travellers since the days of the Grand Tour, and the reasons are immediately clear from the villa's doorstep. The ancient Greek Theatre—the second largest in Sicily, dating to the 3rd century BC—is a short walk away, its tiered seats framing a panorama of sea and volcano that now doubles as a stage for summer concerts and performances. The Corso Umberto threads through the medieval centre past Palazzo Corvaja, artisan workshops, and café terraces where the evening passeggiata unfolds each night. Below the town, the nature reserve of Isola Bella can be reached by cable car, and the long sandy beach at Giardini Naxos—site of the first Greek colony in Sicily—stretches along a lively waterfront promenade. Mount Etna is around 45 minutes away for guided hikes across the upper craters, and the hillside vineyards on its slopes produce some of Sicily's most distinctive wines. Boat excursions along the coast to hidden coves and grottoes, private cooking lessons, in-villa chef services, and wine tastings can all be arranged.
Inside, the villa has been thoughtfully renovated in a contemporary style that preserves the character of its Mediterranean bones—the property was once the residence of a Belgian fashion designer and retains an air of considered elegance. Large windows throughout draw in the landscape, and the open-plan living space connects the bedroom, sitting area, and kitchen in a single, light-filled flow. The kitchen is fully equipped and looks directly toward Mount Etna, while the bathroom is finished with elegant tilework and a spacious walk-in shower.
Outside, the grounds unfold across several levels. The swimming pool—finished in dark tile that gives the water an atmospheric depth—features a whirlpool area, in-pool seating, and a sun terrace with loungers and parasols. A panoramic terrace above is set with a dining table beneath the shade of fruit trees, while a separate walled garden is woven with climbing plants and furnished with intimate seating areas and an outdoor shower—a private, green-enclosed space that comes into its own on warm Sicilian evenings. A private garage provides secure parking.
BEDROOM CONFIGURATION
First Floor
King bedroom with ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower
CIN: IT083097C2LXDJ3RR3
