Villa Azur
Villa in Salina, Eolie, with a private pool and panoramic views
Villa Azur is in Malfa, one of the three villages on Salina, the second-largest of the Aeolian Islands. The villa’s location is particularly special, granting visitors panoramic, breathtaking views of the islands of Stromboli and Panarea.
The villa is set on two floors and was recently refurbished and elegantly, tastefully furnished, setting it apart from the more spartan style of the typical Aeolian household.
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Entering the villa from the pedestrianised street, you’ll walk up to the first floor and be greeted by a panoramic terrace, constructed in the usual Sicilian style and offering shade from the sunshine during the hottest parts of the day, and protection from humidity during the evening hours.
On the first floor, you’ll find four master en suite bedrooms and two small living rooms with a kitchenette, with all rooms facing out onto the terrace.
The ground floor is at garden level, a classically Mediterranean environment with citrus trees, a generous swimming pool, and a solarium. On this floor, you’ll find a well-lit and spacious living space, furnished and decorated in an eclectic yet elegant style: bright colours, beautiful textiles, and a mix of Sicilian antiques and modern furnishings, alongside distinctive art murals, local ceramics, and other unique details which await your visit to be discovered.
The dining room has a large table which comfortably sits up to 12 guests, with the room opening out to a covered patio with views of the garden and the sea, framed by the door’s arches. It’s the perfect environment for an al fresco dining experience.
The kitchen is modern and fully-equipped. The guest bathroom, two more en suite bedrooms, and a small living room with direct access to the patio complete the ground floor.
The swimming pool area has a shaded pergola, underneath which guests can enjoy light meals and aperitifs on the ceramic table during the day.
Your villa at a glance
First floor, accessible from the street
Suite 1
Matrimonial bedroom with bath, private en suite with shower, direct access to the panoramic terrace
Matrimonial en suite bedroom with shower
Small living room with kitchenette and direct access to the panoramic terrace
Suite 2
Matrimonial bedroom with bath, private en suite with shower, direct access to the panoramic terrace
Matrimonial en suite bedroom with shower
Small living room with kitchenette and direct access to the panoramic terrace
Bottom floor, access from the courtyard
Suite 3
Matrimonial bedroom with bath, private en suite with shower, direct access to the patio
Matrimonial en suite bedroom with shower
Small living room with kitchenette and direct access to the patio
Well-lit and large living/dining room which opens onto the patio
Mediterranean garden
Swimming pool (12m x 6m)
Amenities
We like
The eclectic and colourful design of the villa, enriched by small details which recall and celebrate the best in craftsmanship that the Aeolian Islands have to offer
Eating outside on the patio, enjoying the fresh air in the evenings and admiring the panoramic, breathtaking views
Enjoying and making the most of the many local traditions which Malfa, Santa Marina, and Lingua have to offer, such as the typical “pane cunzato” and delicious granite which are specialities of the island
We think
Salina is one of the most luscious and verdant of the Aeolian islands, whilst also boasting the largest access points to the sea, many of which are perfect for families with small children.
The island also offers a lively nightlife experience. It’s also a great option for those travelling Sicily via boat or yacht.
Nearby
- Faro di Punta Lingua (Lingua) 10,0 km
- Capo Faro 4,1 km
- Santuario della Madonna del Terzito 4,0 km
- Panoramic point of Pollara 3,6 km
Things to do
The big bouldery beach below the cliffs of Malfa is great fun. There’s a tiny beach bar renting out mattresses and providing salads made of Aeolian ingredients, and an offshore rock to climb for those who love sea-jumping.
Twin-peaked Salina is the greenest of the islands, best known as the place where Il Postino was shot. The main port, Santa Marina Salina, is notable mainly for its long, traffic-free main street, where chic boutiques occupy the ground floors of substantial 19th-century houses built by those who made their fortune sexporting sweet wine (malvasia) to the British. Most lost their fortunes in 1890 when phylloxera arrived, destroying 90% of the vines, and prompting a mass exodus to Australia.
Malvasia and other island wines can be tasted at local vineyards such as Fenech at Malfa, Caravaglio at Capo Faro, Hauner at Lingua and D’Amico at Leni.
Bar Alfredo, famous throughout Italy for its granitas and pane cunzato (rounds of toasted bread piled high with combinations of tomatoes, tuna, anchovies, roast aubergines, capers and ricotta salata) is a huge draw
