Overview
Slightly off the beaten track, Cala Bianca is hidden away on a stretch of some of the most picturesque coastline in Sicily. Ask any Sicilian about this area, Scopello, and their eyes will mist over with memories of past, utopian summers. Surrounded by floral terraces and a garden of olive trees, this splendid summer house offers great terrace views of the sea and the olive groves trickling down the hillside behind. The sheltered outdoor cooking facilities on the rear terrace provide an effortless al fresco dining experience. An adventurous cross-country descent will lead you down to the small sheltered pebbly bay at the foot of the cliffs and into the azure waters of the surrounding caves and grottoes. A few minutes drive away is the pebbly beach of Guidaloca in Scopello and the stunning natural reserve of “Lo Zingaro”, great for walks and swimming.
The Property
Inside: on the ground floor is the main living/dining area and open kitchen with patio doors out to the front and rear terraces. There is also a double bedroom with an adjoining bathroom and access to the front terrace, one single bedroom, one twin room and a second bathroom.
Up a flight of steps to the first floor is another spacious lounge area and kitchenette, leading out onto a sea-facing terrace. There is also a double bedroom with views of the olive groves and a bathroom opposite.
Outside: a large terraced area surrounds the house, with sheltered seating areas to the front and rear and a garden of olive trees. Excellent outdoor kitchen facilities on the rear terrace include a wood-burning pizza oven - give it a try! There are also two outdoor showers. Steps from the first floor lead up to the small roof terrace with panoramic views.
The Area
The small town of Scopello (10 minutes drive) has a few excellent restaurants and bars and on the way there, there are a few basic shops. The old tuna plant of Scopello, is in a very suggestive setting, and the Zingaro nature reserve offers a range of spectacular walks and some beautiful crystal clear bays for swimming.
The nearby town of Castellammare has several seafront bars and restaurants and a daily fish market.
The spectacular Elymian/Greek site of Segesta is about 20 minutes drive away and Erice, Palermo, Trapani and Selinunte can all be reached in under an hour.
Distances
Palermo Airport: 50km-31miles-35mins
Trapani Airport: 70km-43miles-1hour
Catania airport: 283km-176miles-3hr20
Beach at Guidaloca: 5mins
Basic shops: 5 mins drive
Castellamare del Golfo (shops and beach): 10mins
Segesta: 30km-19miles-25mins
Erice: 30km-19miles-40mins
Selinunte: 70km-44miles-55mins
Monreale: 55km-34miles-55mins
Think About
The beach of Guidaloca is just a couple of minutes away, while for the more agile there is a lovely bay down a path right in front of the house. SCUBA club in Scopello, sailing in Castellammare, walking in lo Zingaro. Both Scopello and the Zingaro get quite busy in August.
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