Hydra
A top-spec sea-view villa in Sicily oozing with style
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Hydra
Location
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Features
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Surroundings
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Ideal for
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Capo d'Orlando
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High tech villa
Stunning sea view
Nearby beaches
Infinity pool
In-house fitness area
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Tindari
Nebrodi Mountains
Cefalù
Alcantara gorges
Messina
Taormina
Mount Etna
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Families
Groups
Sea and sun holidays
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Sleeps
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9
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Bedrooms
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5
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Bathrooms
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5
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Overview
Hydra makes a statement. It is an extravagant luxury villa, with a friendly and welcoming style. Not only is it beautiful, but it's modern in every sense of the word: Hydra is the recipient of the KNX award for energy efficiency. This villa produces all of its own energy and the rooms of the house are outfitted with touch screen controls.
Hydra is a magnificent holiday home, aesthetically striking and with every possible need meticulously taken care of. Contemporary and stylish, its prize-winning commitment to energy efficiency and its extremely sophisticated technology are characteristic of the remarkably high quality of this villa.
Property
Outside: Hydra has an extraordinary setting, perched high above the area to the west of the Capo d’Orlando seaside resort, providing sensational views of the sea that reach, on clear days, as far as the Aeolian Islands. Extensive gardens surround the property, with citrus, peach, pear and apricot trees. The villa faces on to a large lawn, dotted with palm and olive trees, and alongside that, a good-sized saltwater infinity swimming pool with chromatic lighting, adjacent hydro massage jacuzzi and kids pool.
Inside: When you enter the four-floor villa via its imposing stone archway, you are immediately struck by the huge amount of light, created largely by the presence of several huge windows, many with sea views. The ground floor living space comprises several sitting areas, with fireplaces and flat screen TV’s, and one with a dining area. An extremely contemporary kitchen, all shiny surfaces and gleaming utensils, and with every mod con you can think of from a cappuccino machine to a sparkling water dispenser, leads directly to the outdoor dining area. There is also a guest bathroom on this floor.
The first floor has an internal gallery that overlooks the living room and has sea views through the huge window. There are two double bedrooms, both with en suite bathroom, and a library with a fireplace and a balcony.
From the second floor, the style becomes decidedly unforgettable! A dazzling pink bedroom boasts a circular bed – possibly enough space for two, although we’ve classified it as a single – en suite bathroom and large balcony. The master bedroom features a stunning bathroom, with large jacuzzi. An adjacent fitness area, with a running machine and exercise bike, also has a Turkish bath and state-of-the-art shower with aromatherapy and chromotherapy options.
Last but definitely not least, the top attic floor features a remarkable suite with a large open space with a double bed, sitting area, study and adjoining bathroom. Sleep under the ‘starry’ sky effect created by a blanket of LED lights embedded in the ceiling or wander out on to the spectacular balcony for the real thing.
An internal staircase and lift (elevator) connects the four floors.
Area
Local Sights
The closest town to Hydra is lively Capo d'Orlando. Full of shops, restaurants, beach clubs and much more, it is a great town to have so close at hand. Capo d'Orlando is very popular with Italian holiday makers and you will find that many of the shops are open until late at night during the summer season.
Hydra is near several charming Sicilian towns, all of which make for great destinations for a day out. To the west you will find Cefalù, a pretty seaside town with an impressive cathedral and lovely beach. If you head east you will reach Taormina, one of Sicily's most stylish destinations. Its chic atmosphere, spectacular Greek-Roman theatre, lovely beaches and fabulous views make Taormina a very special place.
Take a drive inland towards the Nebrodi Mountains and visit the picturesque hill-top town of San Marco D'Alunzio. At the top of the hill you will find amazing views as well as an atmospheric ruin of a Norman caste - the first built in Sicily by the Normans - which is particularly charming at night with the sparkling light stretching out below.
For a quirky beach head to Tindari's Tongue of Sand. This beach is an extraordinary bank of sand that stretches 1.5 km into the sea, forming a sort of lagoon. The mainly pebbly beach is part of the Marinello Nature Reserve and is home to wonderfully clear water as well as fabulous views out towards the Aeolian Islands. The reserve is a delightful place to spend some time enjoying the water and the pretty scenery.
Local Experiences
A relaxing day on the beach is a must! There are lots of great beaches near Hydra to enjoy: choose between pebbly beaches west of Capo d'Orlando or sandier beaches towards San Gregorio. At the latter you will find many beach clubs with fun atmospheres with sunloungers and umbrellas to rent.
The Aeolian Islands are truly beautiful and are a wonderful place to visit for a day. Why not organise a boat trip to these magical islands. A relaxing day is guaranteed! Fishing, scuba diving and skippered boat excursions are also available.
Guests at Hydra are able to book an in-villa cook service. An expert chef will come to the villa and prepare delicious Sicilian meals for your party. It's a great way to enjoy Sicily's wonderful fresh produce, prepared in a traditional manner.
Messina and its surrounding region is famous for producing Sicily's best granita and Capo d'Orlando has a good selections of gelaterie and bars where you can find some delicious, cooling granita. Refresh yourself during a sunny day with a fruity version, or have a traditional Sicilian breakfast: granita with a brioche! Don't miss the pistachio granita at Giulio's. You'll find it just off the main pedestrianised area. Ask the locals if you need directions: they will know the way!
Energetic visitors to Hydra will be delighted at the assortment of fun outdoor activities that they can enjoy nearby. Go hiking in the Nebrodi Mountains and enjoy the picturesque trails and stunning views over the Tyrrhenian Sea and Aeolian Islands. There are also opportunities to take part in hikes on Mount Etna or through the Alcantara Gorge.
The pool is open to guests all year round.
Road conditions and hire car suggestions: The road leading up to the villa is very steep and narrow. We suggest that you do not rent a large car.
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Amenities

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on request

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* Saltwater pool
** In all bedrooms. Underfloor air conditioning/heating has been installed throughout the villa
*** Includes Sky Entertainment, Movies, Documentaries, News
**** Four hours per day (not available on Sunday and on 15th August)
***** A mid-week towel change is included; weekly linen/towel changes and a cleaning service are included for multiple-week bookings
Distances
Transport Links |
Surrounding Area |
Palermo airport |
171 km - 106 miles - 2 hr
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Catania airport |
196 km - 122 miles - 2 hr 15
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Trapani airport |
252 km - 157 miles - 2 hr 50
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Comiso airport |
272 km - 169 miles - 3 hr 15
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Messina harbour |
92 km - 57 miles - 1 hr 15
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Aeolian islands ferry station |
68 km - 42 miles - 1 hr
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Nearest beach |
10 mins driving
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Supermarket |
5 mins driving
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Shops & restaurants |
10 mins driving
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Tindari bay |
40 km - 25 miles - 45 min
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Nebrodi mountains |
57 km - 35 miles - 1 hr 20
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Cefalù centre |
75 km - 47 miles - 1 hr
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Alcantara gorges |
95 km - 59 miles - 2 hr
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Messina centre |
91 km - 57 miles - 1 hr 15
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Taormina centre |
138 km - 86 miles - 1 hr 45
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Etna cable car |
184 km - 114 miles - 2 hr 35
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Prices & Availability
We have listed “prices per day” solely for your information
as our villas are rented on a per week basis only.
Especially during peak season.
We have listed “prices per person” solely for your information.
The price you pay is for the whole villa unless lower price
ranges for smaller groups are stated.
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We only accept payment in EUR. We have listed prices in GBP and USD
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2021 Prices
2022 Prices
Period |
Sleeps: 9 Bedrooms: 5
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04 Jan - 10 Apr
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5060
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11 Apr - 22 May
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5610
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23 May - 19 Jun
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6710
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20 Jun - 10 Jul
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7920
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11 Jul - 28 Aug
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9020
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29 Aug - 25 Sep
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7920
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26 Sep - 30 Oct
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6710
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31 Oct - 01 Jan
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5060
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Refundable Security Deposit
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1000
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Prices include: taxes, water, gas, electricity, daily cleaning, mid-week towel change, bath towels, linen, pool or beach towels, welcome pack and our 24/7 local support during your stay at our property.
When electricity is consumed responsibly, for example lights
and/or AC are turned off when leaving the villa, the kWh
included in the rental price are typically enough to cover
customers electricity needs.
We are currently taking bookings for 2022.
If you book now for 2022, you can take advantage of our Price Freeze promotion, which means you can book your 2022 Sicily holiday villa at 2021 price. Please contact us for availability.
Booking
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Or call us from UK and from other countries on 0044 (0)20 3608 4505; from Italy on 0039 091 687 0639
Our business hours
UK time
8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday - 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Saturday
IT & DE time
9:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Friday - 9:30 am to 1:30 pm Saturday
Booking procedures
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Please fill this in and send it back to soloSicily to make your booking.
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Reviews from clients staying at
Hydra
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Daniela T. - Switzerland
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August 2019
Auch den Kundenservice kann ich nur lobend erwähnen. Wir haben uns immer sehr gut aufgehoben gefühlt. Die Betreuung war ab einem Tag vor Ferienbeginn hervorragend. Die Informationen der Hausverwalterin per Whatsup waren nicht aufdringlich und doch für uns informativ.
Die Villa Hydra hat uns super gefallen. Das Haus hat alles geboten was versprochen wurde. Die Zimmer sind geschmackvoll eingerichtet und wir waren über die Klimaanlagen in den Schlafzimmern sehr froh. So konnten wir trotz Hitze sehr gut schlafen.
Wenn wir wieder einmal nach Sizilien kommen, werden wir sicher wieder bei Ihnen ein Haus oder eine Villa mieten. Ich werde Ihre Agentur auch meinen Freunden und Bekannten sehr gerne weiterempfehlen.
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Jack N. - United Kingdom
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October 2018
It was a real pleasure booking with soloSicily and staying at Hydra. We loved everything and the photos don't do the place justice!
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Zofia Frydrychowicz - Poland
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August 2018
Thank you. We had great time in Sicily! The house was great, the cook was great, our local manager was very nice and helpful, everything was perfect! Many thanks for your assistance during the whole process. It was a pleasure. I'm sure that next time we are going to Sicily I will definitely use soloSicily and I will recommend you to my friends.
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