{"id":3640,"date":"2022-05-16T15:44:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T15:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/?p=3640"},"modified":"2026-04-01T13:27:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T11:27:19","slug":"budget-holidays-in-sicily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/budget-holidays-in-sicily\/","title":{"rendered":"Budget holidays in Sicily"},"content":{"rendered":"

6 ways to find an affordable Sicilian villa<\/h1>\n

Everyone\u2019s feeling a little squeezed at the moment when it comes to household budgets, but at the same time, on the back of the restrictions of the last few years, a holiday abroad has never seemed more enticing.<\/p>\n

On the whole, a villa holiday in Sicily<\/a> is generally going to work out more affordable than staying in a hotel, not least because you can stay more in control of your daily budget by self-catering. But, once you\u2019ve made the decision to stay in an apartment or villa, there are plenty of other ways to keep down costs \u2013 here are a few pointers.<\/p>\n

Watch out for new properties <\/strong><\/h2>\n

You may well feel you\u2019ve combed vast numbers of villa websites and have seen just about everything available without actually finding the right property at the sort of price you\u2019re looking for. Or maybe you just missed out on one that you intended to book but hadn\u2019t quite got round to doing. In fact new properties come on to the market regularly so there may still be something out there for you. One of our newest additions is an attractive villa which currently has excellent availability all through the summer. With its own pool, comfortably furnished terraces and great location just a hop from the very lovely Santa Maria del Focallo beach in the southeast corner of the island, we think Soave<\/a> will tick most boxes for a family or two couples.<\/p>\n

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Soave<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Check regularly for discounts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With demand for villas in Sicily quite high at the moment, you\u2019re unlikely to find many special offers, but you might just strike lucky. We\u2019re offering discounts on several properties up to mid-July including Villa Alma<\/a>, where prices starting as low as \u20ac1575 for a party of 7. The spacious 4-bedroom villa has a pool and dramatic views over the surrounding countryside and the Aeolian Islands.<\/p>\n

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Villa Alma<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

June holidays<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Not surprisingly, August is the busiest month in Sicily which naturally pushes up prices. Expect to find as many Italians on the island then as overseas holidaymakers. However, in June, prices are significantly lower and you will also be able to choose from a bigger selection of properties. Better still, you can expect temperatures in the early to mid-20\u2019s and up to 9 hours of sunshine a day. June is also the start of some fabulous seasonal summer fruit and vegetables \u2013 think apricots, cherries and strawberries \u2013 and the start of the \u2018fior di zucca\u2019 <\/em>courgette flower season.<\/p>\n

Casa Turchina<\/a>, one of our most popular villas, has a pool and is just 100m from the beach. The villa is fully booked for July and August, but in June, you can take your pick of weeks \u2013 and get 10% off!<\/p>\n

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Casa Turchina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Book now for September<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You\u2019ll also have a better chance of getting a week at the most popular villas in September. Casa del Carrubo<\/a> and Casa Franchina<\/a>, both very popular with Wish Sicily guests, have excellent availability in September, when you\u2019ll still find plenty of sunshine, and the sea temperature is at its warmest after the long summer months. The two family-friendly villas have a pool and are within walking distance of the beach.<\/p>\n