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One of the most-anticipated movie events of this summer is, without a doubt, Christopher Nolan’s star-studded adaptation of The Odyssey. With those who have seen the film already raving about the stunning visuals and incredible locations, many will be hoping to take in some of the scenery with their own eyes. While filmed across multiple countries and many beautiful landscapes, one of the most striking and key locations can be found in Sicily. So, if you want to enjoy a (less stressful and less lengthy) Odyssey of your own, here’s what you need to know about The Odyssey filming locations in Italy...

Book an amazing villa in Sicily with us and you’ll already have a wealth of stunning things to see, do, and eat in this most cinematic of destinations. In fact, film and television buffs, in particular, will be delighted with the list of major filming locations that they have to to take. As it stands, classics and critical darlings like The Godfather, Cinema Paradiso, L’Avventura, The White Lotus Season 2, The Leopard, Hannibal, The Big Blue, and more have been shot across the island. Add to this some key sea scenes and more from The Odyssey and there is a whole tour to be taken of the island...

If you've been dreaming of the wild natural beauty, pretty seaside resorts, incredible beaches, rich history, and delicious culinary delights on offer during a vacation in Sicily but you also want to do it in serious style, then Villa Pozzillo is an ideal fit. This stunning luxury property in Sicily not only boasts lovely interiors, a private pool, manicured garden, and plenty of excellent amenities but it is directly overlooking the glittering and impossibly blue Ionian Sea and has its own direct access to the strand. For a perfectly relaxing vacation full of sea swims, dinners al fresco, and adventures, this charming, luxurious, and ideally-located villa sleeps up to eight guests in four en suite bedrooms.

This beautiful and historic home in Tuscany was recently renovated and is finished to an incredibly high standard with plush interiors and manicured grounds. Surrounded by postcard-perfect scenery of lush fields, rolling green hills, winding roads, and distant mountains and villages, the villa boasts panoramic views over truly pastoral landscapes and offers a total escape to the peace and quiet of the famous Tuscan countryside. Sleeping up to 12 guests in 6 bedrooms, with 6 bathrooms, Villa Marliana affords the opportunity for a dream getaway in an ideal luxury villa in Tuscany with a group of the people you love best. 

If you want to plan a beach holiday in Italy, Sardinia might just be best place to go as it has some of the most breathtaking beaches in all of Italy. So, check out our vacation rentals in Sardinia and our curation of some of those unmissable strands to make that perfect seaside break in Italy happen...

There is, of course, no shortage of truly remarkable beaches located all across Italy and long, famous coastlines dotted by gorgeous spots to hang out by the sea like the Amalfi Coast  and  Cinque Terre. However, Sardinia is also well-known for her beaches and for especially idyllic beaches, in particular. 

For those who are looking to plan a dream luxury escape on the Amalfi Coast, then Mansour is a vacation rental that is sure to astound. Located on one of the most breath-taking stretches of the Italian coastline, directly overlooking the beautiful, buzzy, and highly desirable town of Positano, it serves up a little slice of paradise for your holiday in Italy. Not only does the centre and the iconic skyline of this exclusive resort unfold directly below your terrace but it is just a short stroll away. The nearest beach is just 200 steps away and a private pool is perched on another terrace, allowing you to enjoy postcard perfect views while you soak in the water. Sleeping up to four guests in two bedrooms with two bathrooms, Mansour is an exceptionally pretty luxury villa on the Amalfi Coast in an incredible prime location.