Villa Marie is in Mongerbino, a district in one of the fastest rising holidays hotspots in Sicily: Bagheria (red umbrella, right side of image).

Mongerbino was just made for holidays at the beach. Holiday apartments with private beaches are available for your rest and relaxation. Mornings you can skip the shower and jump straight into the water.

For more information about Bagheria, see these:

• City map with location of Villa Marie (purple Marker)
• Photos of Bagheria
• Coming by bus and train
• Coming by car

Do you feel like you need a lot of room? Like you have the most fun in a spacious holiday house? Then Villa Marie is the right place for you.

This house is right on the water, of course. Next to a splendid hiking area and not far from the front door to a major city. Villa Marie puts all this at your fingertips.

Villa Marie is suitable for up to 5 people. Roughly a hundred square meters in area, Villa Marie has three bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a bathroom with shower, and a large terrace with a breathtaking view of the sea. Behind the house there is parking for two cars.

One of the big benefits of Villa Marie is its peaceful location. Here you can really unwind and let your mind relax. Soak up all the peace and quiet you want before taking advantage of the second major selling-point of Villa Marie:

It is the perfect jumping-off point for a variety of excursions whether trips into nature or to Sicily's big cities and grand temples. And if you'd prefer to leave the details of the trips to others, you can participate in our excellent group activities.

After a few days relaxing on the terrace and enjoying the sun, maybe you are looking for a little activity but don't want to go far. Then take a dip in the Mediterranean. It is only 30m from the terrace.

As you can see from the map, the coast here is a bit rocky. But all you need are your bathing shoes to protect against the sharp rocks and the ones that get hot in the sun. Please note that the access does not belong to the owner of Villa Marie but to the Italian state. Anyone using the access does so at her or his own risk.

Don't like long complicated trips but want to see some of Sicily's beautiful nature? Mer et Soleil is perfect for that, too: only 800m away is the entrance to the Monte Catalfano nature reserve (north entrance).

Monte Catalfano is a well-kept secret. Even in the high season you will have the nature reserve almost to yourself. At the top you have a wonderful view of the Mediterranean - and also the rooftops of Mer et Soleil.

The northwestern corner of Sicily has been popular not only recently. Even in ancient times people were drawn to the locale. That's why some 3000 years ago the Phoenicians founded the city of Palermo.

Because they could view the whole region from Monte Catalfano, in addition to Palermo, they founded on the eastern end the city of Solunto. And unlike Palermo, the ancient layout of Solunto is still intact. This is unique in all of Sicily - and it's only 7km from Mer et Soleil.

Maybe you'd like the atmosphere of the small fishing village - sitting outside in front of a bar with the ocean's murmur and colorful fishing boats right in front of you... Wouldn't it be perfect?

You can find this just 2 km from Mer et Soleil in Aspra. Naturally, you can buy all the fresh fish you want, and cook them up with recipes from Maria Carnevale in the comfort of your holiday apartment. Aspra also has a supermarket and other shops.

Mediterranean cooking is easy and tastes great. The Sicilian variety has a very special place. It is extremely diverse and reflects the influence of a lot of cultures:

The Greeks brought olives and wine, and the Romans grain. The Arabs added sweets, spices, and - very importantly - citrus. The bountiful supply and variety of vegetables goes back to the Spaniards.

Hardly anyone has mastered this "culinary multiculturalism" as well as Maria Carnevale, the co-founder of Solemar Sicilia (on the right, standing).

Mer et Soleil is perfect not only for tourists traveling solo, but for anyone who enjoys group activities. Among the wonderful things to enjoy:

• Nature excursions
• Trips to the ancient world
• Trips into the cities - especially Palmero
• Boat trips and diving courses
• Cooking classes and wine tasting

The holiday house Villa Marie is supervised by Solemar Sicilia. Solemar Sicilia is a Sicilian-German family-run operation that has offered excellent holiday apartments, Bed & Breakfast and hotel accommodation for thirty years.

In these holiday hotspots:

• Bagheria,
• Cefalù und
• Santa Flavia

Solemar Sicilia also offers

• Italian language courses,
• Cooking courses,
• Diving courses and various excursions.

Holidays in Sicily are at their most wonderful when Solemar Sicilia helps you with their tourism and accommodation service.

• Tel.: +39 091 956 608   (English)
• Email: info@solemar-sicilia.it   (English)
• BOOK here (English - Subject line "Mongerbino / Aspra")

This Trip Tipp Compass covers the route from the entrance of Aspra to Villa Marie.