Deolinda
From €3625 per week
3- 6
- 2
- From €3625 per week
Retreat to the dazzling Agrigento coastline, an incredible cultural destination where you can spend time with loved ones while enjoying the peaceful area as well as marveling at the Valley of the Temples and its archeological sites. Explore the blue waters, the sandy beaches, and the Stair of Turks: a white marl rock that protrudes prominently into the sea, also part of the UNESCO Heritage list since 2007. Here you can find Deolinda, a charming semi-attached villa located in a gated community. With an appealing contemporary design and décor, and large wall-to-ceiling windows that flood the interiors with natural light, this is a villa to be enjoyed every hour of the day.
3 BEDROOMS/2 BATHROOMS
Ground floor:
King bedroom with shared bathroom with spacious shower
Queen/Twin bedroom with shared bathroom with spacious shower
First floor – few steps up from ground floor:
Queen bedroom with private bathroom with tub and wall-mounted shower, and access to private furnished terrace.
All the bedrooms have A/C; all bathrooms are provided with hair dryers.
LIVING SPACES
The open space living room is quite generous and boasts a relaxing seating area with large TV as well as a dining area that comfortably sits 8 guests, and the cooking area. The super accessorized kitchen features also a breakfast counter. The inviting color palette – white, blue and gray – creates a crisp atmosphere while the general décor of the villa celebrates minimalism and functionality. From this room you have direct access to the patio and the terrace.
OUTDOOR FEATURES
A comfortable patio is available to enjoy meals al fresco or to spend relaxing time under the shades. Adjacent, the barbeque area also includes a pizza oven, and it is the perfect place for outdoor summer cooking. The private swimming pool, with furnished sundeck, is located in front of the villa, ideal for kids and grownups to play in and have fun.
AMENITIES
A/C unit in every room, heating, Wi-Fi indoor and outdoor, Sat TV with Netflix e Sky TV, washing machine, dishwasher, hairdryers, BBQ, pizza oven, private swimming pool with whirlpool area (10 m x 2.5/4.5 m x 150/190 cm), outside security cameras (can be turned off on request), private parking up to two cars.
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
The villa is perfect for young families or group of friends wishing to explore the beautiful sights this part of the island can offer. Only ten kms from the Valley of the Temples and few minutes from the seashore, the perfectly appointed Deolinda combines comfort, views, style, and location.
Nearest Airport: Palermo Borsellino 2 h
Nearest serviced town: 9 min
Nearest major city: Agrigento 18 min
Nearest beach: 5 min
Driving time estimated by Google Maps
The island of Sicily offers a number of wonderful places to visit on day-trips or excursions. In the northern area, you might want to include cities such as Palermo, Monreale, Cefalù, Castelbuono, Erice, Segesta, Marsala, and Trapani to your must-see. The eastern coast of the island is also worth exploring, starting from the famous cities of Taormina, Catania, Syracuse, Noto, and Ragusa and the utterly unforgettable volcanic peak of Mt. Etna. The extraordinary city of Palermo is the capital of Sicily, so beautiful that Maupassant described it as “the most beautiful religious jewelry dreamed by human thought”. Visit the richly decorated churches, the imposing monuments and lose yourself in the little streets of the historical center. Explore the archeological site of Segesta, once one of the most important fortified cities on the north Sicilian basin. Do not pass on Erice, the ancient medieval village rich in history and charm. If you venture up to Marsala, drive along the Salt Route and enjoy the burning sunset reflected on the lagoon of the salt mines. You will never forget it! And take note that Marsala, known as the “city of wine”, has been producing a sweet dessert wine of the same name for more than 200 years. Do not leave the island without at least a bottle of this liquid gold!
WHERE TO EAT
Trattoria Altri Tempi – Local dishes, old-style. Menus are written in Sicilian dialect but the staff is happy to translate! Excellent value for money.
Via Sammartino 65, Palermo – +39 091 323 480
Osteria dei Vespri – One of the most acclaimed restaurants in Palermo, offering a modern, highly original menu on the ground floor of the historical Palazzo Gangi.
Piazza Croce dei Vespri 6, Palermo (old town) – +39 091 617 1631
Antica Focacceria San Francesco – Serves very good meals upstairs and in the square (one of the most beautiful squares in Palermo), or typical Sicilian fast food during the day. Open for lunch and dinner.
Via A. Paternostro 58 (opposite the church San Francesco d’Assisi), Palermo – (+39) 091 320 264
Between Palermo and Cefalù, if you like artichokes, stop at Trattoria Nasca, a simple trattoria where the whole menus is based on artichokes cooked in lots of different ways!
Contrada Canna 1, Cerda – +39 091 899 2716
Fior di Sale – at the Saline Ettore Infersa, recommended for the good food, and in summer the breathtaking views over the Stagnone lagoon at sunset.
Contrada Ettore Infersa 36/A, Marsala – +39 0324 896 5988 or +39 0327 407 7156
Ristorante Monte San Giuliano – good typical dishes served in a rustic atmosphere. Outdoor dining available in summer. Try the busiate (local fresh pasta) with trapanese pesto enriched with potatoes and eggplants.
Vicolo San Rocco 7, Erice – +39 0923 869595
WHERE TO SHOP
Food – Sundried tomatoes, jams, honey and pistachio cream from Antichi Sapori di Sicilia – a company that expertly preserves flavors of the Trapani province.
C/da Granatello Ciappola 35/B, Marsala – +39 0923 733007
Ceramic – the town of Santo Stefano di Camastra, one hour drive east from Cefalù, bases its economy exclusively on the production of ceramics. It has ancient tradition on shapes and decoration. The clay used to create ceramics in this area is well known for the superior quality and it is sold in many of the shops along the streets of the city center.
Clothing – La Coppola Storta – a Company who transformed the coppola (a typical Sicilian flat hat) from mafia stereotype into a symbol of a region that is changing.
Via Bara all’Olivella, 74 Palermo – +39 091 324428
Jewelry – Platimiro Florenza – one of the last coral artisans able to create wearable artworks.
Via Osorio 36, Trapani – +39 0923 20785
Amenities
Air Conditioning
Jacuzzi
Parking
Swimming Pool
Terrace / Alfresco Dining
View
Waterfront
Wifi
Extra Optional Services
Airport Transfer
Private Chef
Wine Tour
Pricing and Availability
Standard rates €5,000.00
From – 23 Mar 2024 – 31 May 2024 €3,625.00
From – 01 Jun 2024 – 21 Jun 2024 €4,375.00
From – 22 Jun 2024 – 23 Aug 2024 €5,000.00
From – 24 Aug 2024 – 20 Sep 2024 €4,375.00
From – 21 Sep 2024 – 18 Oct 2024 €3,625.00
From – 19 Oct 2024 – 05 Jan 2025 €3,125.00
Pricing Notes
INCLUDED WITH RATE
Electricity incl. A/C 300 kWt/week, water, gas, and final cleaning
Unlimited Wi-Fi internet access (available indoor and outdoor)
Morning housekeeping service 2 hrs/day/week
Mid-week change of bath linen
Full gardening and pool cleaning service
NOT INCLUDED/EXTRA, ON REQUEST, TO BE PAID LOCALLY
Extra housekeeping at €10/hour
Additional electricity, beyond the weekly allowance: €0.50/kWt
Cook services
NOTES
Security Deposit: €1,000 to be held at the agency
Non-smoking villa
Check-in: between 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm; Check-out: before/by 10:00 am
Late check-in from 8:00pm to 10:00pm €50
All extras must be paid in cash locally, prior to departure
Sicilia
The island of Sicily is distinctly different from the rest of Italy as it floats just off the toe of the Italian mainland. The Capital city Palermo is splendid with its chaos and treasures. Be prepared to explore the palaces, castles and churches which are a fusion of Arab, Norman, baroque, and Renaissance gems. Life in Palermo is quite full on. A very warm hearted and noisy affair.
The people of this city love to eat. Whether they are shopping, or on their way home from work, they are always enjoying little hot snacks prepared at street stalls. A famous chickpea fritta, custard filled croissant, potato croquette, or an oily pizza topped with onions and caciocavallo cheese are just a few examples of the delicious food available in the street stands.
Sicily is a part of Italy that starts to take on a flavour of Greece or of north Africa.