Honeymoon Sicily Villa in Palermo, Tanguera: "...The intimacy of Villa Tanguera, with striking views of wonderful Monte Pellegrino - St Rosalia’s mountain (Palermo’s Patron Saint), facilitates concentration and creativity.
The villa owner set up two amazing hi-fi systems to listen to music, similar to those of a recording studio. Villa Tanguera is a place I strongly recommend to anyone looking for silence and privacy..."
Intern. Film Screen Writer & Director Emanuele Crialese - March 2011. See Crialese's Movies about Sicily»


Tanguera
Map: Palermo (Mondello)
Location: Palermo (Mondello)
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 2
Features:

Self-catering villa
Close to the sea
Jacuzzi with chromatic lights
Boat tour included

Surroundings:

Mondello
Palermo
Monreale
Cefalù
Segesta

Ideal for:

Romantic breaks
Couples with 2 children

Service:

Fine-dining cook revice on request
Boat tour to the aegadian islands

Overview

The intimacy of the villa is emphasised by its position, in the sea side borough of Partanna Mondello, distant from the noises of the city and close to the Mediterranean Sea. Peace and freedom, that’s what you are looking for. The location of the villa is happily connected to whatever you need: five minutes away from Supermarkets and the beautiful Mondello Beach. You are ten minutes away from Palermo’s town centre and for those who’d like a full immersion in the amenities of the little borough of Partanna, a riding school is there for you.

Property details

As you make your way down to the villa, light is what hits you, with the violence and discretion that only in Sicily you can experience. The sliding doors of the villa create an incredible synergetic communication between the outer spaces and the inside.
Every sliding door of the multilevel villa coincides with an external space. One of these is an heavenly corner with  a sunken bath where you can indulge with a good glass of red wine or a book, or both. By the side of the bath here it is, a piece of garden entirely covered with volcanic sand from the Etna.
As we step inside, modernity and essentiality, the two core themes of this “Oz Wizard” style villa welcome us. Colours are the main characters, white and brown (of the walls), grey and red (of the sofas) and a warm wooden floor.
In front of me a fireplace coyly confesses its hot sins to an LCD ultramodern wall TV. Part of this massive ground floor living room is a veranda, with a beautiful transparent table and a red sofa bed coexisting with the ivory colours of the chairs. The villa is supplied with air conditioning system and heated floor. A bar area is the antechamber of the kitchen, a real pearl in a shell of amenities. Its coherent modern style crashes against the gorgeous yellow flowery garments of the blue ceramic floor. A slate made of bathroom with shower completes the ground floor.
Upstairs, the master bedroom with an unexpected surprise: a huge Jacuzzi with chromatic lights right in front of the main door. It stands alone, the queen of the bedroom. In front of the bed, a wall video projector. The rest of the bathroom, except from the toilet, is there, “en plain air”, hi-tech style of the best kind like the hi-fi and the comfortable walk-in closet. From the window, enjoy a view of the city.

Area details

The estate is located in the borough of Partanna Mondello, Palermo. The tiny Mondello harbour is home of many locals who, early in the morning, wait for the fishers to come back from the sea with the best fish. Palermo welcomes you with its wonderful treasures, its baroque style and gorgeous Arabic architecture. Everything in Sicily has the perfume of the Orient, specially Palermo. Don’t miss the gorgeous Monreale Byzantine Cathedral and Cefalù where you can admire the remains of the roman washhouses. A must is Castelbuono, a lovely medieval little village with its castle.

Additional Information

For a very romantic dinner with your partner you can choose our "fine-dining" in villa cook service available on request!
The property owner will be happy to escort you on a romantic boat trip - included in the rental price - from Trapani harbour to Marettimo, a lovely island which is part of the Aegadian Archipelagos. The property owner, sure to please his guests, makes his two bikes available at no additional cost. Enjoy cycling Mondello coast, exploring this beautiful sea village and the area all around.

Releated Press Articles
The Sunday Times
  • Go for it...: Tanguera - 22 April 2012

    Go for it...: Tanguera - 22 April 2012




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    Too highbrow? No worries: the same weekend sees the less challenging World Festival on the Beach (www.wwfestival.com), in Mondello, just outside Palermo. Feature event is the fascinating ladies' beach volleyball. There are also less captivating happenings involving boats. Stay at the self-catering Tanguera, a one-bedroom designer villa within walking distance of the beach. a week here costs from £620pp, with SoloSicily (020 7193 0158, solosicily.com). Allow £100 for flights with Easy Jet (0843 104 5000, easyjet.com).

The Independent
  • A spring break in Sicily: Tanguera - 5 March 2011

    A spring break in Sicily: Tanguera - 5 March 2011




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    THE INDEPENDENT: Every week we invite competing companies to give us their best deal for a specific holiday. Today: a one-week holiday in Sicily in early April. Prices are per person, based on two travelling together on 9 April.

    SoloSicily

    £448: Palermo

    Includes one week's rental of Tanguera, a chic villa with outdoor sunken bath, close to the seaside resort of Mondello. Flights are not included. "This is a great option for anyone who wants to combine a beach break with visiting Palermo's great food markets, churches and palaces," says Gioacchino Sortino at soloSicily (020-7193 0158; solosicily.com).

I Love Sicilia
  • Le Ville e una notte: La Sicilia in affitto - June 2011

    Le Ville e una notte: La Sicilia in affitto - June 2011




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    I LOVE SICILIA: Dal mare alla montagna. Dalle città d’arte all’enogastronomia, la Sicilia per le proprie vacanze. E I love Sicilia vi propone le più belle ville da affittare nelle varie provincie.

    Chi, giunti in questo periodo dell’anno, non sogna di andare in vacanza e abbandonare agende, appuntamenti e scadenze? Bene, allora, seguiteci in questo viaggio virtuale (che starà a voi rendere reale) attraverso le più belle ville in affitto in Sicilia. Dal mare alla montagna, dalle città d’arte all’enogastronomia, ciascuna proposta, neanche a dirlo, porta con sé le bellezze di un’Isola dai mille volti. E dai mille profumi. Come quelli che avvolgono Villa d’Eraclea, ad Eraclea Minoa, nell’Agrigentino, inserita l’anno scorso dal Times tra le 20 ville più belle d’Europa. All’ombra di una lussureggiante vegetazione, poggiata delicatamente sulla cima di una collina che dà su una spiaggia privata, in un angolo pacifico della Sicilia sud-occidentale, Villa d’Eraclea apre il nostro tour all’insegna dello charme: design moderno, caratterizzato dalle tonalità vivaci dell’arancio, del giallo e del blu. Quindi, la chicca, rappresentata dalla piscina asimmetrica che sembra estendersi all’orizzonte diventando tutt’uno col mare. E sempre nella campagna agrigentina sono immerse le Ville Elena e Mariuccia, la prima col suo giardino mediterraneo, e la seconda immersa nelle campagne di Burgio. Ed è proprio questa parte di Sicilia che custodisce un tesoro unico al mondo, tappa obbligata per che scegliesse l’Agrigentino per le proprie vacanze. Tra le campagne dei mandorli è , infatti, immersa la Valle dei Templi, splendida testimonianza della civiltà greca.[…]

    The villas mentioned in the article are:
    Tanguera
    , Perla Nera, Farm Campagna, Elena, Casa d’Eraclea, Mariuccia

entering the property
the dining room hosts a sofa doublebed
the outside area with bath embedded into the ground
the splendid living area with fireplace and LCD wall TV
the master bedroom with the chromatic lights Jacuzzi!
the bar area is the antechamber of the kitchen
Mondello beach (Palermo)
Amenities

Accommodates (max) 2 + 2
Bedrooms 1
Double 1
Sofa double bed 1
Bathroom 2
Private Parking
In-bedroom Jacuzzi with chromatic lights
Air conditioning & heating
Outside bath embedded into the ground
Dishwasher & washing machine
2 bikes included
Fully furnished kitchen
Satellite TV/DVD/Stereo
WI-FI Internet connection
Distances

Palermo Airport: 24km – 15miles – 23mins
Trapani (Birgi) Airport: 108km – 67miles – 1hr14
Catania Airport: 223km – 138miles – 2hr35
Palermo city centre: 10mins driving
Mondello beach: 25mins walking
Monreale: 22km – 13miles – 35mins
Cefalù: 86km – 53miles – 1hr12
Madonie Mountains: 102km – 63miles – 1hr28
Segesta: 69km – 43miles – 47mins
Mondello bay seen from Monte Pellegrino the San Cataldo church in Palermo The cloister of the Monreale Cathedral
Period & Prices
2012 Prices
2013 Prices

2012 Prices

Tanguera is a "soloPrivate Property" - Prices are in € per week

Period Prices
Jan 7 - Apr 6 € 1.350
Apr 7 - May 4 € 1.417
May 5 - Jun 8 € 1.485
Jun 9 - Jul 6 € 1.552
Jul 7 - Aug 31 € 1.688
Sep 1 - Sep 28 € 1.485
Sep 29 - Oct 26 € 1.417
Oct 27 - Jan 4 € 1.350
 
Security Deposit € 250

2013 Prices

We are currently taking bookings for 2013. If you book now for 2013, you can take advantage of our Price Freeze promotion, which means you can book your 2013 Sicily holiday villa at 2012 price. Please contact us for availability.
Booking
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London, Frankfurt & Palermo business hours
UK time:
8.00am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday - 8.00am to 12.30pm Saturday

IT & DE time:
9.00am to 7.30pm Monday to Friday - 9.00am to 1.30pm Saturday

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Feedback from clients staying at Tanguera

  • Tony Beale | April 2012

    We had a fantastic week in Villa Tanguera. It is a beautiful apartment and an ideal place to relax for a few days. Frank (the owner) was an excellent help when required and unseen when not requested. I highly recommend staying here if you're visiting the area.

  • Wendy Bourton | October 2011

    Thanks for the welcome you gave us and your kindness during our stay in Sicily. We have fallen in love with Sicily and we will definitely visit again.

  • Sea Gilfeather | September 2011

    The property Tanguera, more than lived up to our expectations – it was simply stunning and a great place to stay for a few days – I would highly recommend it to anybody. However, what really made our time at the house was our host Frank (property owner). He was very kind and accommodating and is certainly a great ambassador for the people of Sicily! I also thought that the info provided by Solo Sicily was great and a lot better than the website we used for the following week. Overall, incredibly pleased by the experience and we had a very memorable holiday.

  • Andrew Tzialli | September 2011

    We stayed in Tanguera as part of our honeymoon in Siciliy and had a fantastic time. The villa is beautifully equiped and the kindness, generosity and hospitality of the owner, Franchesco, was fantastic. You cannot be disappointed with this place. His willingness to provide advice and assistance wherever needed gave us a wonderful opinion of Sicilian people. We would definately go back

  • Frantisek with family | July 2011

    We want to thank you once again for your hospitality. We spent an amazing week in Sicily and it was thanks to your comfortable and beautiful villa as well. Your villa made us feel like home and it was perfect relax for us.

  • Eddie Opoku | June 2011

    We LOVED Tanguera!!!! Be very very careful. You may spend your entire holiday in Tanguera and never see the beauty of Sicily. Don't know where to start. Enjoy the jacuzzi with dreamy changing colours in the bedroom, the small paddle pool in the terrace or the gadgetry and amazing sound system throughout the villa. Francesco's hospitality is second to none; he will help choose the best fish for your alfresco dining.

  • Intern. Film Screen Writer & Director Emanuele Crialese | March 2011

    The intimacy of Villa Tanguera, with striking views of wonderful Monte Pellegrino – St Rosalia’s mountain (Palermo’s Patron Saint), facilitates concentration and creativity.
    The villa owner set up two amazing hi-fi systems to listen to music, similar to those of a recording studio. Villa Tanguera is a place I strongly recommend to anyone looking for silence and privacy.
    See Crialese's Movies about Sicily>>>

  • Natalie Bulot | November 2010

    We had such a great time and once in a lifetime experiences. Thanks to you soloSicily, staying in our own villa was the best. It gave us an opportunity to really experience the Sicilian culture. We had such a great time with the property owner, Francesco.

  • Angela Vescuso | September 2010

    Firstly, thank you for your kind generosity – we had a fantastic time and Sicily and we will miss it very much!
    Tanguera had everything we needed for our stay in Mondello. It's a tastefully designed house with easy access to the surrounding beautiful beaches, resorts and local amenities. The owner was particularly helpful and was on hand to provide advice and suggestions for excursions. All this made our visit to Sicily exceptionally enjoyable – highly recommended!

  • Ruth & Uli Sander | July 2010

    Two months have passed since we were in Sicily. We permanently think of the wedding and our beautiful holiday. That was so beautiful, because of you and your hospitality and, of course, this marvellous villa.
    We enjoyed very much our stay in Tanguera. It was a beautiful house with lots of beauftiful funiture and specials. Everything we found as promised. And we found a very nice property owner who helped us with all we needed. So we´re sure to come back to sicily as well as Tanguera with its owner Francesco.
    Your given information was perfect.
    Thank you very much for a perfect service in booking the location and all around. It fits very good.

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