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Selinunte, Menfi & Marsala

Located between Agrigento and Marsala on the
west coast of Sicily Selinunte is home to the
impressive remains of 8 Greek Temples. This
westernmost colony was founded around
650BC and clashes with Segesta and its
Carthaginian allies followed by earthquakes
later devastated the area. The gigantic size of
the resurrected Temples suggests its enormous
wealth and prosperity in its heyday. Below the
archaeological site is a coastline of unspoilt
beautiful golden beaches. In addition to its
famous wines Marsala has some fine exhibits in
its archaeological museum. It is also a short
distance to the tiny island of Mozia which
houses a fascinating collection of artifacts
dating back to Phoenecian times. As well as
Greek Temple at Selinute
being a thriving wine producing area Menfi has
an attractive coastline with some fine sandy
beaches including the popular Porto Palo.
La Foresteria Planeta Estate

★★★★
On a hill top surrounded by lush vineyards and
olive groves reaching to the sea in the distance
this charming country hotel is a real gem.
Located 10 minutes drive from Menfi and 25
minutes from Selinunte La Foresteria has just
14 comfortable rooms each individually styled
and decorated in warm colours. With a cosy,
intimate feel it oozes generous hospitality. The
heart of this home is undoubtedly its kitchen.
A food lover’s delight La Foresteria has an
amazing wine cellar and the restaurant has a
reputation for serving fabulous traditional and La Foresteria Planeta Estate
contemporary Sicilian dishes emphasising fresh
local ingredients. Cooking classes, wine-tasting
and a Planeta wine tour are among the facilities
offered. Complimentary access to the sandy
beach at Lido Fiori and its facilities is a 5
minute drive away.

FACILITIES
● 14 rooms b/s wc
● restaurant
● bar
● swimming pool and sun terrace
● complimentary bikes
● Fitness centre
● air conditioning La Foresteria Planeta Estate Baglio San Vincenzo

Baglio San Vincenzo ★★★★
Sitting in the heart of the countryside and
enveloped by lush vineyards, citrus and olive
groves Baglio San Vincenzo is located 2.5
kilometres from Menfi, a 30 minute drive from
Selinunte and 15 minutes to the coast with its
fine sandy beaches. This rural agritourismo
residence, parts of which date back to the 17th
century is built comprising of a small cluster of
buildings surrounding an attractive courtyard.
There are 12 bedrooms and suites each
furnished in traditional Sicilian style. Locally
produced wine can be sampled at Baglio San
Vincenzo’s restaurant which also houses an
ancient mill-stone once used for crushing
grapes.

FACILITIES
● 12 rooms b/s wc
● restaurant
● bar
● swimming pool and terrace
Baglio San Vincenzo ● air conditioning
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