We have just spent a blissful 2 weeks at Alberto and Maria’s villa in Scopello .
The location of the villa is excellent and was perfect for us , off the small and quiet road that leads into Scopello . The villa is on the lower reaches of a hill which allows for beautiful views of the sea and the surrounding mountains. Also you get a breeze coming off the sea which is most welcome ! Scopello itself is a stunning hamlet on the beautiful aqua and turquoise sea . It has a number of very good restaurants, again most with excellent views of the bay. We were here in June so was not too, too busy but it does get I believe SUPER busy in July and August. So book ahead if want to eat out.
Just before you reach the villa there is a little ‘ food hub’ which includes a small regular supermarket for your basics but next door is Market Scopello which has an great deli, fresh meat etc . There is also an excellent farm shop ( fruit and Veg) at the same location.
The villa itself was lovely, very well equipped and comfortable as opposed to just being a holiday rental it is definitely a well loved family home. Everything worked well . The gardens are beautiful and well established and the pool is a really good size so you can have a proper swim which was fantastic after a day of sightseeing. In the evening sitting out on the front terrace was quite magical with starry skies and twinkling lights from across the bay , all framed by the surrounding mountains . There is of course lots to do in the area in terms of sight seeing. ( car definitely needed) but our favourite thing was a boat trip along the coast of the Zingaro Nature Reserve . Stunning coastline with little pebbly coves most of which can only reach by foot so taking a boat trip allows you to see the coast, swim and snorkel to your heart’s content from the comfort of a boat . Would highly recommend.
Last but not least our hosts were excellent , lovely people who were there to meet us when we arrived to explain how everything worked. They care very much that you have a good time. They were always available to contact if need by and very responsive.
In short we loved it and hope to return in the future .