The house is immersed in a 10-hectare olive grove that has been producing oil for decades and is very close to the town of
Castelvetrano. Just a few kilometres away is one of the most picturesque and history-laden places in Sicily: the ancient remains of
Selinunte which is now an archaeological park of great historical interest. Selinunte is situated on the coast near stretches of sandy
beaches in what is still a genuinely unspoilt area with sublime views over the sea. The beaches such as the
WWF oasis in Torre Salsa and
Punta Granitola are protected by Environmental groups. The location of this house is ideal as a base for exploring the western side of the island. We highly recommend you visit
Trapani's Salt Pans and Paceco, the medieval town of
Erice, the theatre and temples in
Segesta, the lively town of
Sciacca (also famous for its Carnival and thermal baths),
Marsala and its historic
Wineries such as
Florio and
Pellegrino. An excursion to
San Vito Lo Capo, Makari and the scenic (and unique)
Tuna fishery in Scopello are musts too. A little further afield is the
Valley of the Temples in Agrigento and the
Scala dei Turchi in Realmonte- a pure white rocky cliff overlooking the sea with blindingly white sandy beaches. Another destination not to be missed is
the Egadi islands, you will enjoy a day trip to any of the islands but the most renowned is
Favignana. Regular
hydrofoils depart from Trapani's harbour and get you there in about 20 minutes.