Villa Colomba

Homer’s story of the Odyssey recounts Ulysses’ escape from the lure of the sirens just off the coast of Campania. According to tradition, the three sirens, Leucosia, Ligeia and Parthenope, were so distraught about their failure to conquer the hero that they allowed themselves to drown in the sea. It is said that Punta Licosa was named after Leucosia for this very reason.

Villa Colomba is located inside a protected nature reserve, to the South of Paestum, in a location which offers the chance to truly experience the allure of ancient Mediterranean culture and the traces left by the same, which offer a constant reminder of its ancient splendour. In the past, this stretch of coast was a crossroads of ancient civilisations, from the Lucani to the ancient Greeks, to the Romans.

The villa is located right on the coast, in the shade of a pinewood lapped by the sea, inside a private protected nature reserve.

The nature reserve is located along the stretch of coastline that runs from Ogliastro Marina to Punta Licosa, and is characterised by uncontaminated nature, crystal clear waters and a lighthouse (or “faro” in Italian) which gives the villa its name.

The villa has its own private pebbled access to the beach with a platform for sunbathing. Nearby, around 150 metres away, is a marina for mooring boats and, opposite the beach, a private island with the lighthouse.

In the spacious garden (approx. 5,000 sq metres), there is a swimming pool with deck chairs and loungers, a gazebo with sofas and a table, and various corners in which to relax. A large terrace, shaded by pine trees, is furnished for eating “al fresco”. 

The Cilento Nature Park, where Punta Licosa is located, features seaside landscapes as well as splendid medieval villages that have managed to preserve their ancient traditions, uncontaminated countryside, the majestic Greek Temples of Paestum and many excellent local food and wine products.
This is an area where nature offers its very best.

GROUND FLOOR: entrance; spacious living room with fireplace; kitchen with access to the outdoor area furnished for eating “al fresco”;
1 double bedroom with views of the sea and garden and ensuite bathroom with two showers;
1 double bedroom with views of the garden and bathroom with shower;
1 double bedroom with sea views and ensuite bathroom with shower;
1 double bedroom with views of the garden and ensuite bathroom with shower.
Every bedroom has direct access to the outdoor areas.

FIRST FLOOR: 3 double bedrooms; 2 bathrooms with shower; views of the garden; spacious living room.
Air conditioning on the ground floor only.