{"id":3722,"date":"2022-08-23T09:07:37","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T09:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/?p=3722"},"modified":"2024-12-03T10:41:39","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T09:41:39","slug":"wish-sicily-in-the-times-best-villas-in-sicily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wish-sicily-in-the-times-best-villas-in-sicily\/","title":{"rendered":"Wish Sicily in the Times | Best Villas in Sicily"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Best Villas in Sicily<\/h1>\n<p>We\u2019re delighted to be featured again in a Times newspaper round-up of <a title=\"villas in sicily\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">top villas in Sicily<\/a>, this time with our highly sought after <a title=\"cefal\u00f9 sicily villa arte mare blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/cefalu\/villas-in-sicily\/villa-arte-mare-blue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Villa Arte Mare Blue<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The villa for 10 is perfectly positioned with rural views over the Madonie mountains, yet is just a short drive from the bustling seaside resort of Cefal\u00f9 \u2013 really the best of both worlds! Its traditional exterior nestles amidst the hills, set in secluded gardens which include a stunning infinity pool and enviable covered outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven.<\/p>\n<p>Step inside, however, to interiors that are far from traditional. Strewn throughout the gardens and the villa\u2019s interiors are vintage artworks, vibrant pop art and quirky sculpture, guaranteed to boost your popularity ratings with any teenagers in the party. Add to that a jukebox and pinball machine, as well a billiard room and a fifth bedroom, housed in an independent garden annex, the \u2018Shark House\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re not lounging by the pool, you\u2019ll find sandy beaches and plenty of bars, restaurants and shops in Cefal\u00f9. 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