Overlooking the breathtaking coast of Santa Marinella, Villa La Saracena stands as one of the most iconic works of Luigi Moretti, a central figure in 20th-century Italian architecture. Built in 1955 by commission of Francesco Malgeri as a seaside residence for his daughter Luciana, the villa masterfully blends Mediterranean culture, Baroque influences, and Informal Art into a singular architectural language, balancing intimacy with openness toward the sea.

Today, Villa La Saracena is an exclusive venue for private events and photographic or cinematic shoots, offering a setting where architecture, light, and landscape create an immersive and unforgettable experience. The outdoor spaces, including aromatic gardens and panoramic terraces, can host up to one hundred seated guests, while the indoor salon is ideal for more intimate gatherings of around thirty to forty people. The villa accommodates weddings and corporate events for up to one hundred guests. It also provides the perfect setting for medium-sized events of around fifty guests or more intimate gatherings for twenty people, even without overnight arrangements.

For overnight stays, Villa La Saracena offers one to two suites on the upper floor, while two additional ground-floor rooms are available to support makeup, wardrobe, or other event needs. The interiors themselves are conceived as a journey through light, materials, and views of the sea, with hand-painted floors, textured plaster, and artisanal finishes creating spaces that are as tactile as they are visually striking. Each environment contributes to a unified architectural narrative, making the villa a space to be lived and experienced rather than merely observed.

Villa La Saracena also serves as a remarkable location for photo and film productions. Smaller teams of up to fifteen people can work comfortably for single-day shoots of up to ten hours using light equipment, while larger productions of up to forty people can extend over several days. The villa’s seamless integration of interior and exterior spaces, combined with its panoramic views and abundant natural light, provides a versatile and visually compelling backdrop for fashion, editorial, or cinematic projects.