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Agriturismo Sicily:

THE BEST AGRITURISMO FARM STAYS & VINEYARD HOTELS IN SICILY IN 2023

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Beautiful view of the coast of Sicily

Beyond Tuscany and Umbria, another region of Italy which is becoming well regarded for both rural tourism and agriturismo is Sicily, somewhere that is sometimes dismissed as a backwater but which was once an important piece of geography for so many ancient civilizations.

Much of rural Sicily is strikingly beautiful, its coastal regions are an obvious attraction but there is much beauty and quiet solitude to be found in its rugged interior too.

Most visitors will come with a plan in mind which involves the main cities and coastal towns but for the more adventurous a slow journey through rural Sicily and a stay at some of its wonderful agriturismo farmstays gives an extra insight into one of Europe’s most fascinating corners.

Food is of course a big part of the agriturismo Sicily experience, and you’ll find a lot of the traditional food here a little different; they eat a lot more seafood in Sicily and they make greater use of vegetables, fruit, nuts and herbs in their traditional dishes. (You can read more about food in Sicily farther down the page.)

Rural tourism is becoming popular in Sicily but still nothing at all like in Tuscany up north for example, but though it doesn’t have the same quantity of agriturismi as Tuscany standards can be equally high, but at less premium prices. 

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Here are some of our highlights of rural Sicily, an introduction to its fantastic food plus, at the bottom of the page, links to all our recommended agriturismos in Sicily in 2023

 


 

WHERE TO GO: SOME RURAL SICILY HIGHLIGHTS

Fields of flowers in rural Sicily.

Though agriturismo farmstays are becoming increasingly popular, for the most part tourism in Sicily means city breaks in Palermo or Catania or beach holidays in resorts like Taormina.  And when visitors do leave the built up areas it is usually for a hike around Mt. Etna or a tour of some of its many historical ruins.

This means that Sicily, Italy’s largest region and the largest Island in the Mediterranean, can feel surprisingly unexplored.

A trip into the sparsely populated interior or some of its more isolated stretches of coast isn’t so easy though, public transport is limited so having/hiring a car is pretty much a necessity, but it very much leaves a lasting impression.

Agriturismo in Sicily is an ideal fit for this kind of exploration, it can be an integral part of the experience in fact, and all the rural, off the beaten path, highlights reviewed below have some quality agriturismo within easy reach.

Erice:

The medieval fairy tale like town of Erice in the far north west of Sicily stands on a mountain top over 700 meters above the port city of Trapani. It can be reached by a winding road or by the 10 minute cable car journey from the edge of the city.

It is a spectacular, almost mystical sight, whether to look on it from below or around the town itself. The views are simply incredible, though the altitude sometimes means it is shrouded in grey clouds.

Erice has kept its medieval old town in good shape and is a very atmospheric place for a stroll around. It has many old churches, most notably Chiesa di San Martino, Chiesa Madre and Chiesa di San Giuliano, and a lovely sloping old square at its centre; Piazza Umberto I which is the evening gathering point for both locals and visitors alike.

In terms of food be sure to sample some of Erice’s famous almond pastries at one of its many pasticcerie.

The town was the site of a temple to the female deity known as Venus to the Romans, Aphrodite to the Greeks and Astarte to the Phoenicians. The temple has gone but in its place there is a twelfth century church; Castello di Venere which, though not particularly beautiful in itself, has on clear days absolutely stunning views; over the coast and islands, and the surrounding hills and plains. It also has a particularly good view of the nearby 19th century villa/castle at Toretta Pepoli sitting precariously high up on the edge of a nearby rocky cliff.

Enna:

Another spectacular walled town farther off the beaten track is Enna, at the very centre of the island. It is even higher than Erice at over 900 meters and has unrivaled views over Sicily’s sparse interior as far as Mt. Etna off to the north east.

Like Erice it too was a centre of devotion to an ancient deity; the Goddess known as Ceres to the Romans and Demeter to the Greeks, with the centrepoint being the Rock of Ceres just outside of town, a fairly anonymous looking rocky outcropwhose ordinariness belies its ancient mystical status.

Mosaics at Piazza Armerina, Enna, Sicily
Roman Mosaics at Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina.

The center of Enna hasn’t preserved its medieval heritage as well as Erice but nevertheless has atmosphere and charm. Its major sight is the formidable walled fortress of Castello di Lombardia. Originally built by the Saracens it was later reformed by the Normans it included a series of towers, twenty in total of which six now remain.

Near to Enna another lovely stopping off point in central Sicily is the town of Piazza Armerina. It too is deeply historic and has kept something of a medieval atmosphere.

Its main highlight is also one of Sicily’s highlights and is a UNESCO world heritage site; the 4th-century Roman villa of Romana del Casale, an absolute must see in this area for its thousands of square meters of beautiful mosaics.

 

 

Val di Notta:

View of Ragusa, Val di Notta Sicily
Old Town of Ragusa, Val di Notta

This region of south eastern Sicily just to the south west of Catania and the west of Syracuse was granted UNESCO world heritage status for its 8 baroque towns/cities; Catania, Militello in Val di Catania, Modica, Ragusa, Caltagirone, Noto, Scili and Palazzolo Acreide.

What makes them interesting is the fact that all of the above towns were leveled by the great earthquake of 1693. A major rebuilding effort was started soon afterwards where architects and town planners took the opportunity to redesign and beautify the towns in a Baroque style that became known as southern Baroque, with ornate churches and central squares, and narrow streets with delicate artistic touches and pastel shades that seem to be aging beautifully.

Coming from Enna & Piazza Armerina the first of the towns you will encounter is Caltagirone, which stands apart from the rest of the towns and indeed any place else in Sicily for the wonderful ceramics that decorate the town. Ornate tiles cover many of the buildings and traditional ceramic craft shops are on every street.

Ragusa, farther south, is another ancient hilltop settlement whose old town is a charming jumble of narrow twisting streets and alleys, Baroque palaces and churches, small cafes and traditional stone houses.

Outside the town an interesting sight is the wonderfully named Castello di Donnafugata or castle of the runaway woman. It is a late 19th Century villa whose homage to ancient and exotic architectural styles make it look a lot of older than it really is. It also has extensive gardens to explore and many walking paths that lead off into the surrounding countryside and is a very pleasant place to wander around.

While in the Ragusa area you could take a trip to the little fishing village of Punta Secca too and sample some of Sicily’s famous seafood or visit the fairly low key seaside resort of Marina di Ragusa.

Chocolate from Modica, Sicily
Modica Chocolate.

Nearby Modica is another baroque town which though having some of the best examples of Sicilian baroque architecture is also a relatively busy modern town, especially in the lower part of town. Some may therefore find it less charming than its near neighbour Ragusa but its attractions nonetheless. It is mainly famous in Italy for one thing; chocolate.

A legacy of early globalization, chocolate made its way from South America via the Spanish and the chocolate artisans of Modena have been producing some of the world’s best for centuries. You’ll find lots of chocolate shops and small manufacturers around the town and can treat yourself to some unusual and interesting sweet creations.

In between the towns of Val di Notta the countryside looks barren and sparsely populated though there are a few small farming villages dotted around surviving mainly through the production of cereals, olives, lemons and almonds.

Farming alone is difficult in such an environment and some of these farms also double as agriturismo. Therefore tourism adds a welcome boost to the local rural economy and a self guided tour of the Baroque towns can be very much complemented by an agriturismo stay along the way.

Nebrodi National Park:

Lake at Nebrodi Mountains National Park Sicily
Nebrodi

Sicily has four national parks, one of which probably needs no introduction; the spectacular Parco dell’Etna or Mt. Etna National Park near Catania, and it, naturally enough, sees by far the most visitors.

Far less known are the other three dotted around the island. They see few visitors but have some interesting and beautiful landscapes to explore.

Across the Alcantara River north of Parco dell’Etna are the Nebrodi Mountains and their associated national park. It is Sicily’s largest park and so though generally a rugged area it is large enough to have a mixture of landscapes; mountains, rivers, lakes, woodland and grassy plains. It’s highest point is Mount Soro, at 1847 meters, and it has a few more of an almost similar height so there are a lot of spectacular views to be enjoyed if you come prepared for strenuous hikes.

You’ll find numerous olive and chestnut trees dotted around the slopes of the Nebrodi mountains as well as many orange trees at lower altitudes. It also contains much quite unique wildlife; if you keep an eye out you may spot some Nebrodian black pigs for example, or see small herds of San Fratello wild horses.

There are a few small villages around the park too some of which have ancient origins and are the site of Byzantine and Roman ruins, the best example of which is Tindari with its impressive 1st Century Roman basilica.

Madonie National Park:

Between Palermo and Cefalu is the Madonie National Park, and a slightly more popular place with visitors than Nebrodi. It is 400 square kilometers in size and contains Sicily’s second highest mountain after Mt. Etna; Pizzo Carbonara at just under 2000 meters above sea level. It is popular for hiking, mountaineering, mountain biking and horse riding and also has an adventure park for children.

Rather surprisingly for Sicily it contains a good proportion of woodland, being home to Europe’s most southerly beech forests. There is wildlife here too of course with the most famous being the rare Bonelli’s Eagle.

The town of Castelbuono is a worthy tourist attraction here too with its imposing castle which is also the site of the annual summer rock music festival of Ypsigrock.

Alcantara Gorges:

Alcantara Gorges in rural Sicily, Italy
Alcantara Gorges

The last of the national parks is around the Alcantara Gorges near to Taormina and just north of Mt. Etna. The park itself is small but the gorges are magnificent.

These unique rock formations came about from the interaction of the River Alcantara and various lava flows from Mt. Etna. The resulting walls of basalt rock rise up to 15 meters in places and create narrow passageways that can be explored by descending down steps to the waterside, where you will even find a small beach; Gorge Beach.

There are a number of relatively easy trails to follow around both around the river and gorges, and above the surrounding rocky cliffs.

 

Riserva dello Zingaro:

Bay in Zingaro Reserve between Palermo and Trapani, rural Sicily
Riserva dello Zingaro

A little over half way from Palermo to Trapani in Northern Sicily is the Riserva dello Zingaro or Zingaro Reserve. This is a completely unspoiled stretch of coastline with a trail, the Via Khorzhevska, that runs from the towns of Scopello to San Vito Lo Capo and offers gorgeous sea views all the way.

All around there are hidden bays and coves, Calla Berretta, Cala Marinella, Cala Tonnarella dell’Uzzo and Cala dell’Uzzo to name just a few, perfect places for a refreshing swim along the way.

You’ll see the odd fellow hiker, or local shepherd, around but never too many. It is very much left to nature with many rare plant species allowed to thrive, and apart from the trails there are no roads, and very few houses to speak of. Indeed the reserve has an interesting origin in that regard; the reserve is the result of local action to prevent a road being made to join the two towns, a practical step for the local economy some might have said, but the majority of locals had other principles and pressurized the authorities to declare the area a protected zone.

The entire journey, from Scopello to San Vito will take at least four hours, not counting a few dips in the sea along the way, so make sure to bring enough water and supplies, especially during the harsh summer months.


 

WHAT TO EAT: FOOD IN SICILY

Preparing olive oil, agriturismo Sicily

A big element of the agriturismo Sicily experience is of course the food. Self sufficiency is strong here and there are a number of locally sourced staples that you will encounter in practically every local dish; things like seafood, lamb and goat meat, sheep and goat’s cheese, beans, olives, almonds, lemons, oranges, aubergines, tomatoes and various other fruits, vegetables and herbs.

From the above and a few other ingredients Sicily has created a vast array of quality dishes far too many to list here that can even vary quite a bit from region to region. Any good Sicilian agriturismo host will be an expert on the subject and be well able to both cook and teach a whole variety of native recipes without reference to any sort of books or guides.

Popular Dishes:

Food at agriturismo Sicily; sardines

There are many straight forward dishes that are popular island wide. Sfincione for example, sometimes known as the Sicilian pizza, differs from its Neapolitan cousin in that the bread is generally thick and they tend not to be so adventurous with the ingredients. The staple topping being a mixture of onions sautéed in olive oil and tomatoes, though many will also add cheese, anchovies and breadcrumbs.

You’ll find plenty of the Sicilian version of croquettes too, crocché to the locals, made with fried potato, eggs, cheese and a sprinkle of parsley.

Pasta here is less common than in other regions of Italy but there are a few standard Sicilian pasta dishes too, the most ubiquitous being pasta alla Norma, a fairly simple dish made with tomatoes, aubergines, ricotta and basil.

Other notables are some of the seafood pasta mixes which you will not find anywhere else; finnochio con sarde for example; a mixture of fennel and sardines with pasta, or seppia/cuttlefish and pasta with a standard Sicilian seppia sauce, often called black sauce from the black cuttlefish ink that goes into the recipe. You’ll find plenty of risotto in Sicily too but almost always it will be a seafood risotto.

Arancini is another staple Sicilian food that you certainly will be introduced to at any of the agriturismo. These are balls of rice with various fillings that vary with the region. In the interior of the island it tends to be chicken liver for example while around Catania it will be ragu, mozzarella and peas.

Wine:

Grapes growing at a vineyard agriturismo in Sicily

The vineyards of Sicily also produce quite a lot of wine though none of it has ever reached the fame of some of the mainland Italian regions. The most well known is Marsala, a fortified dessert wine, and you will also find a variety of solid, good value, whites and reds served up in local agriturismo, masserias and restaurants.

One other notable, and unusual, wine to try is the vino alla mandorla. Also a dessert wine, it is made with almonds and is something of a speciality along the east coast though its nutty, strangely spicy flavour might not be to everyone’s taste.

Sweet Stuff:

Cannolo cooking at a Sicilian agriturismo

Sicily too is famous for its desserts, some are local specialities like the chocolate of Modica and the almond pastries of Erice for example, and across the island you’ll find cannoli, those deliciously creamy and sugary ricotta filled crusts, absolutely everywhere.

Their ice cream is legendary too, many in Sicily claim it was invented there by the Romans and whether that’s true or not they serve some of the country’s finest, and with a variety of flavourings, from pistachio and jasmine to rum and mulberry.

One other unusual Sicilian dessert that should be sampled is the Frutta di Martorana; marzipan pastries shaped and dyed various colours to look like real fruit.

 


 

 

A SELECTION OF OUR RECOMMENDED AGRITURISMO FARM STAYS & VINEYARD HOTELS IN SICILY:

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    Casa Migliaca Agriturismo

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    Address: Sp 176 km 7
    Pettineo
    Sicilia
    98070
    Italy
    Casa Migliaca is a delightfully rustic agriturismo in Pettineo, near the town of Cefalù, Messina, Sicily. It has B&B accommodation in its hilltop farmhouse which comes beautifully shaded with organic orchard groves and has gorgeous views over the surrounding countryside and the Mediterranean beyond. THE ACCOMMODATION: Their rooms are traditional style with wood beamed ceilings, rustic furniture and tiled floors. And all are comfortable, clean and spacious with private bathroom and WiFi. There is shared lounge at the farmhouse too, and a nice dining room. The outside space particularly has a beautifully natural feel; lots of plants and flowers running semi wild around the gardens creating an intimate atmosphere where long leisurely evening meals take place in the summer. Teresa, the owner and head chef, is very enthusiastic about Italian and Sicilian food and farming, and loves to share her knowledge with guests, through informal cooking classes and tours of the farm. The home made meals here are really excellent and many, if not most, ingredients, come straight from the farm outside. THE FARM: The farm is about 12 hectares in size and comes with its own water spring. A third area of the area is left as wild woodland where you can see plenty of local wildlife such as porcupines and foxes. The rest is cultivated using the biodynamic holistic farming principles of Demeter Bund, and has a wealth of fruits, vegetables and herbs; olives, oranges, lemons, pears, figs, almonds, plums, zucchini, aubergines, peppers and many more. Guests are welcome to pick and eat some of the produce themselves and you can also sample much of it too in their previously mentioned fantastic Sicilian meals. THE LOCATION: The views from the farm are simply beautiful, set as it is on its own hill which gets lovely cool breezes in the summer time. It is just outside the village of Pettineo, a typically small, cute Sicilian hilltop town, and within close proximity to Cefalù, a popular but still quite elegant beach town with a grand history dating back to the Norman conquest. This history is highlighted by its centre piece, the Duomo; a great cathedral that towers over Cefalù’s old town. It READ MORE
     
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    Masseria Agnello

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    Address: C. Da Fauma Caruana, 6,
    Realmonte
    Sicilia
    92010
    Italy
    Masseria Agnello on Sicily’s west coast, is quite simply a very special property. The grand stone building is the first thing that strikes you, an aristocratic farmhouse villa from the 19th century, it is stately and imposing from the outside, and on the inside very tastefully styled and furnished, with its modern touches at ease on the traditional Sicilian farmhouse canvas.  The grounds are something of a fertile oasis too, with the green lawns, lush palms, carob, citrus and olive groves a striking sight against the barren hills that surround. THE ACCOMMODATION: The have a range of rooms and suites to sleep up to four people, some of which have their own terrace and all of which are spacious, clean and super comfortable. There is a curated mix of old and new in terms of furniture and decor, but the rooms, and the whole building in fact, retain the charm and atmosphere of a bygone era. You can expect luxury hotel standards at Agnello and all the rooms come with flat screen TV, WiFi, mini bar etc., plus some very plush en suite bathrooms. The grounds have a series of very attractive gardens with various flowers and aromatic plants and herbs, like rosemary, lavender and thyme. There is an outdoor swimming pool too and the views from all around the property are stunning, especially towards Realmonte and the sea beyond. There is a fine restaurant at the Masseria, where you will be treated to an excellent breakfast, and where you can sample some great local food for lunch and dinner too. If the food appeals so much that you may miss it at home, you can also arrange daily cooking classes with the chef! PRICES: Check out all the details – prices, reviews & more photos on the booking page here.  THE LOCATION: The agriturismo is on the west coast of Sicily, the lesser known coast, quite a bit away from the major urban areas of the north and east. Therein lies its charm though, much of the west of Sicily has an isolated, almost other worldly feel to it, and the coastline can be spectacular. The one place that READ MORE
     
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    B&B La Casa di Pippinitto

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays, Family Friendly Farm Stays, Organic Farm Stays, Pet Friendly Farm Stays, and Self Catering Farm Stays
    Address: Via Pennisi, 44
    Santa Venerina
    Sicilia
    95010
    Italy
    This very cute, pet friendly, agriturismo B&B near Catania, Sicily, Italy, grows 100% organic citrus fruits and vegetables in a beautifully rural setting with Mt. Etna towering above. All their comfortable rooms and suites have a private bathroom and a terrace or balcony, some come with a kitchenette, but guests are also free to cook in the well equipped shared kitchen. Outside they have barbecue facilities in the garden and the surrounding area is really nice to explore by hiking or biking, especially the nearby Mt. Etna National Park, and the farm can offer free bike rental to do just that. WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY: “Everything: accommodation (perfect rustic design), very friendly owner, excellent breakfast, good location (in the nature and at the same time close to the city)….” “We truly loved our stay here. Cesare was a very kind and relaxed host. The atmosphere was extremely relaxing and the whole place just beautiful. We will come again!….” >> CLICK HERE TO READ MORE REVIEWS & TO BOOK YOUR STAY AT LA CASA DI PIPPINITTO:   READ MORE
     
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    Agriturismo Villa Cefalà

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    Address: SS113, 48
    Solanto
    Sicilia
    90017
    Italy
    Agriturismo Villa Cefalà, near Palermo, Sicily, is just a stone’s throw from the beach and its hillside location allows some really stunning views over the Mediterranean and some nice sea breezes too. The farmhouse is a classic old Sicilian mansion, in this case from the 18th century, and a place where the nobility of Palermo used to spend long leisurely summers. The building has an aristocratic, elegant feel, and the grounds are gorgeous too, there is a swimming pool and some lovingly maintained garden areas surrounded by rows and rows of citrus and olive trees. They also have a great restaurant on site where you can enjoy a generous, fresh, breakfast each morning and some thoroughly enjoyable evening meals on the outdoor terrace. THE ACCOMMODATION: Agriturismo Villa Cefalà has both B&B rooms and apartments. All have a nicely traditional Sicilian feel to them, with wrought iron bed frames, tiled floors, wood beamed ceilings and antique furniture, but they are modern hotel standard in terms of comfort and facilities; en-suite bathrooms, WiFi, Satellite TV, mini bar and safe, plus some nice little touches like a complimentary beauty kit in each of the bathrooms. The rooms are all double rooms and have plenty of space with a separate seating area included. The apartments have also one double bedroom though are slightly larger with a small kitchenette and lounge area included. In the grounds there is an outdoor swimming pool and various terraces and extensive gardens where you’ll also find a small children’s playground. The food is fantastic at this agriturismo, their traditional breakfast is large and tasty, and has a very nice selection of home made delicacies for you to try; pastries, breads, cakes, cheeses and yoghurts, washed down with freshly squeezed orange juice straight from the farm and of course some great coffee. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner too, where the quality of the food & wine, and the beautiful surrounds, attract many local visitors too, which is always a good indication. They have excellent cooking classes at the agriturismo, in case you would like to try your hand at making some of their dishes yourself at home, READ MORE
     
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    Monaci delle Terre Nere

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    Address: Via Monaci, Pisano.
    Zafferana Etnea
    Sicilia
    95019
    Italy
    Monaci delle Terre Nere has a prime location in the foothills of Mt. Etna between Catania and Taormina. It is a gorgeous property, both the building itself (a beautifully restored 18th century-era villa) and the surrounding estate which comprises organic vineyards, olive groves and vegetable gardens, and has sweeping views over the Mediterranean 10km to the east. The gently elevated slopes that surround Mt. Etna produce some of Italy’s best wines and among them is the produce of the Monaci delle Terre Nere Estate. Under its Guido Coffa organic label it makes whites and reds from local grape varieties such as Carricante, a grape that can still only be found in the Etna wine region, and Nerello Mascalese. THE ACCOMMODATION: It has a choice of rooms and suites at the main building and a number of detached suites and villas, converted from old farm outhouses, dotted around the estate. They range from 27 square meter classic double rooms to a 200 square meter, two-bedroom villa which can sleep up to seven with the help of two sofa beds in the lounge. All are spacious, bright, stylish and elegant, their interiors display a confident mix of the historical and the contemporary, though leaning more towards the latter – modern art trumps classic art on all walls for example – but overall not too much interferes with the grandiose historical charm of the place and having no TVs in any of the accommodation certainly helps. Despite the wealth of space on offer at the villas none have self catering facilities beyond coffee makers, kettles and mini-bars. The food here though is highly praised, and a major focus of the estate – Monaci delle Terre Nere is as well regarded for its food as its wines. It is not cheap though, be advised. Their on-site restaurant, which has a large outdoor terrace and sea views, is also fully organic with much of the ingredients coming fresh from the estate’s kitchen gardens. Their menu is proudly Sicilian and if you feel you might miss it when you’re gone you could join the chef’s regular cooking classes. Guests can also take advantage of the resident READ MORE
     
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    Tenuta Santa Tecla

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    Address: Via Can. Vincenzo Raciti
    Acireale
    Sicilia
    95024
    Italy
    Tenuta Santa Tecla is a serene organic agriturismo in a wonderful location outside the town of Acireale, near to both Taormina and Catania, Sicily, and close too to the Mt. Etna National Park. It sits on a hillside just 2km from the Mediterranean and has some stunning sea views. The farm itself produces a huge range of certified organic fruits and vegetables, including mandarin oranges, lemons and grapefruit and it also makes its own very good brand of extra virgin olive oil. They also have farm animals which guests are welcome to meet including hens, geese, donkeys and a few rare, in this part of the world anyway, Tibetan goats. THE ACCOMMODATION: There is a choice self catering apartments and B&B rooms and suites, all of which are boutique hotel standard in terms of style, comfort, cleanliness, as well as facilities which include air con, mini bar, satellite LCD TV’s, and stylish bathrooms with walk in showers. One room, the ‘deluxe room’ also comes with its own whirlpool spa bath. The apartments can sleep up to four people and have all the above plus a spacious lounge area and a fully equipped kitchen. There is also a wellness centre at the property which includes a sauna/Turkish bath, a yoga area and massage services. Out in the beautifully tended traditional Mediterranean gardens there is a swimming pool, plenty of sun loungers and seating, a children’s play area and an archery range. The breakfast at the agriturismo is top class, much of their organic ingredients come fresh from the farm, and they are always happy to cater for dietary restrictions and special requests. THE FARM: Originally the agriturismo’s main focus was their extensive lemon orchards, this they extended in later years to include many other types of citrus fruits, and vegetables. All of their produce is certified organic and being keen gardeners, as well as farmers, the owners also have a botanic garden where you can see a huge variety of native and non native plant species, all of which are carefully marked and described individually. There are animals on site too; donkeys, goats, hens and geese, with a mini petting zoo which READ MORE
     
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    Agriturismo Baglio Vecchio

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    Address: C.da Zangara, Castelvetrano
    Castelvetrano
    Sicilia
    91022
    Italy
    A family run vineyard & agriturismo, Baglio Vecchio offers peace, tranquility and rustic old world charm in the wilds of North West Sicily. The property is an 18th century baglio, a traditional Sicilian farmhouse, which has been respectively restored and retains the atmosphere of a bygone era without sacrificing modern comforts. The food here is consistently excellent, you can sample some fine Sicilian traditional dishes with most of the ingredients coming from the farm, and all accompanied by the agriturismo’s very own wine. THE ACCOMMODATION: They have ten rooms in total, two quadruples, one triple, six doubles and one single, in the main farmhouse building and six self catering apartments in the nearby renovated storehouse to sleep up to four people each. They all have a rustic vibe with soothing pastel coloured walls and and some nice antique furniture, but they also have air-con, satellite TV, private bathrooms and WiFi for example, and you’ll generally find the accommodation super comfortable, and clean. The 50 seat restaurant, as mentioned above, has some terrific traditional Sicilian food & wine on offer and they are happy to cater for guests with dietary restrictions. Outside in the grounds there is a swimming pool and the whole property is surrounded by olive groves, grape vines and a beautifully peaceful, nearly 30 acre, stretch of old woodland that is lovely to wander around. You are also welcome to join in some of the activities around the farm such as, in season, harvesting the olives or grapes, and you can also try your hand at the ancient lawn bowling sport of bocce, play ping pong, go horse riding or take one of the farm’s bikes to explore the surrounding area. THE LOCATION: Tucked away near the coast of north west Sicily, the journey from Palermo should take less than an hour and a half, from Trapani less than an hour and from Marsala, less again. Rural Sicily has a wealth of ancient ruins and the area surrounding the agriturismo is no different. The ruins of the ancient Greek city of Selinunte, are just 10 km away on the coast with Segesta too being just 40km away. Both are READ MORE
     
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    Agriturismo Bannata

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays, Farm Cooking Classes, Family Friendly Farm Stays, and Pet Friendly Farm Stays
    Address: Contrada Bannata, ss 117 km 41, Piazza Armerina
    Enna
    Sicilia
    94100
    Italy
    Agriturismo Bannata is a lovely, rustic masseria farmhouse hotel in a great location in central Sicily, Italy. It is near both the spectacular city of Enna and the historic, artistic town of Piazza Armerina with its UNESCO world heritage site Villa Romana del Casale. THE ACCOMMODATION: They have a choice of 6 B&B rooms for up to four people per room in their very elegantly restored traditional Sicilian farmhouse. The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable, and the whole property has much nice antique furniture and a beautifully rustic style, in all the rooms and in the common lounge and dining areas. There is plenty of space to enjoy outside too around the farm, the gardens, and the swimming pool The food here is excellent, and not only breakfast, they serve really good lunch and dinners too, with a wide variety of Sicilian and Italian food and wine. They include plenty of vegetarian options and a good deal of the ingredients come fresh from their own farm. The friendly owners are always happy to organize cooking classes too, just ask! PRICES: Check out all the details – prices, reviews & more photos on the booking page here. THE FARM: The farm has olive and almond trees plus various other fruits, vegetables and crops. As mentioned before they use a lot of their own ingredients in the food they serve at the farmhouse, and they also produce olive oil, almonds and cereals. THE LOCATION: The agriturismo is just 6km from the lovely, historic town of Piazza Armerina, in the very heart of Sicily. Many tourists pass this way to see the 4th-century Romana del Casale, a UNESCO world heritage site which has over 3,500 square meters of mosaic floors, but there is plenty more to keep the discerning visitor in the area. There is the city of Enna, less than a half an hour from Agriturismo Bannata, it is Italy’s highest provincial capital and a spectacular sight, sitting on a hilltop 900 meters above sea level. It has a long and important history too once being the main site of devotion to the Roman Goddess Ceres and with its strategic position being coveted by READ MORE
     

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