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Palummara
Villa with panoramic pool and sea views
Torre Salsa (South Sicily)
Features
- Panoramic Pool
- Sea Views
- Close to Beach
- Peaceful Surroundings
- Wood-Burning Oven
- Al Fresco Dining
Palummara is a spacious villa in a wonderfully peaceful location, close to the sea and to several of the island’s leading cultural must-sees and one of the island’s top golf courses. With four ensuite bedrooms and the option of daily cleaning and a cook service, the villa works really well for two families or a small group of friends.
Cleverly designed to take advantage of its hilltop position, with its living space, and huge scenic terrace on the upper floor looking out to sea, this is a great place to unwind and recharge your batteries. The overall feel of the villa is airy, spacious and bright, with large double French windows or doors in all the rooms.
The attractive pool area is set apart from the villa. It is partly shaded by trees and has a paved area with sunbeds and an umbrella. Raised above the pool area is a gazebo, offering a shady spot to cool down during hot Sicilian days.
The highlight of the villa is undoubtedly the large terrace at the front of the property which, from its elevated position, has unbeatable views over the countryside and towards the coast. Part of the terrace is covered by a veranda under which there is a beautiful dining table perfect for al fresco meals.
A very well-equipped barbecue corner, with built-in barbecue and wood-burning oven, is directly accessible from the terrace and provides a great alternative to cooking in the kitchen. There is another outdoor dining area between the villa and the pool – perfect for leisurely lunches!
Other outdoor spaces include a second, smaller terrace, with equally breathtaking views, set just below the main terrace. On this level there are two outdoor showers (with hot and cold water) and a quiet, slightly out-of-the way gazebo with a coffee table and sofas.
Access to the living area is on the upper floor is via the front terrace. Enter into a large living room with a dining area, and directly behind, a well-equipped kitchen and a guest bathroom. A small staircase leads up to a mezzanine area comprising a snug reading corner and a TV.
The bedrooms are on the lower floor and are accessed from a path down from the front terrace or via a staircase from the living room. There are four double ensuite bedrooms, each with a different colour scheme, and a laundry room. All except one bedroom have a fantastic sea view, with one opening out on to the lower terrace.
Beaches
Palummara is the perfect choice for a beach holiday. Located near Torre Salsa – a protected area with an incredibly rugged sandy beach – you can spend all you day at this exceptional and often uncrowded beach where turtles nest! There are other beaches nearby to explore. Eraclea Minoa is a joy with a laid-back atmosphere and a pine forest that surrounds it. The Scale dei Turchi with its impressive white cliffs is also not far away. For lidos and restaurants, choose from San Leone near Agrigento, or Porto Palo di Menfi with its shallow waters.
Towns & Sights
This part of south Sicily is full of small towns that give a glimpse into authentic Sicilian life. Seccagrande is a small town with a beach that’s ideal for families. Sciacca is a port town where fish is brought in daily. Walk through the lovely town centre and then treat yourself to a lunch of fresh fish. Menfi is another small town that’s known for making wine, and also has great sea views. The largest town in the area is Agrigento. Visit it to see modern Sicilian life, but make sure to stop off at the Valley of the Temples archaeology park with its impressive temples.
Activities
Food is often the star of the show during a holiday in Sicily, and it’s easy to have fun foodie experiences. There are several options for in-villa cookery lessons at the villa. Learn how to make a full Sicilian meal, or focus on making fresh pasta or pastry. Everything will be delicious! Or plan a winery tour and tasting to see the area’s best wines. For culture, you can’t beat a private tour of Agrigento where you will be taken to the top sights of the town and surrounding area. For fresh air, sea breezes, and sunshine, the best option is a boat tour of the coastline.
Main house
- 360 MQ
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Upper Floor
Living Area
Stylish living area with comfy sofas, a dining table and chairs, fantastic sea views and access to main terrace.
Kitchen
Beautiful and colourful fully equipped kitchen decorated with Sicilian tiles.
Bathroom
Guest bathroom with washing facilities.
Lower Floor
Bedroom with ensuite bathroom
Bedroom with ensuite bathroom
Bedroom with ensuite bathroom
Bedroom with ensuite bathroom
Colourful bedroom with access to terrace through French windows.
Mezzanine Area
Mezzanine
Comfortable area with sofa and TV area.
Other areas
- 2740 MQ
Swimming Pool
Fantastic pool with panoramic views out to sea. Surrounded by sunbeds and umbrellas.
Gazebo
Shady gazebo near the swimming pool area.
Outdoor Dining Area
Covered dining area between the swimming pool and the villa.
Panoramic Terrace
Terrace accessible from upper floor living area. Spectacular views and several seating areas.
Veranda
Shady veranda with large outdoor dining area on upper terrace.
Barbecue Area
Wonderful al fresco cooking area with wood-burning oven and barbecue.
Terrace
Second terrace on lower floor with equally incredible views.
Gazebo
Pretty gazebo offering shade found in the garden on the lower level.
Outdoor Shower
Shower with hot and cold water.
Parking
There is plenty of parking on the property.
Check-in: from 4:00 pm
Check-out: by 10:00 am
Early check-in and late check-out is free at this villa, according to availability.
No smoking
Pets are welcome
No parties or events
Damages will be charged from the Security Deposit
The electricity usage included in the price is meant to avoid energy waste and to promote an eco friendly attitude.
The 350kwh is an amount calculated on an average use at full capacity.
The pool is open to guests from 5th April to 2nd November.
Countryside roads in Sicily are often unpaved and bumpy. For this reason we strongly suggest to rent a car with high ground clearance.
Amenities
- Air conditioning 1
- Heating 2
- Washing machine
- Iron & ironing board
- Dishwasher
- Kettle
- Mixer
- Toaster
- Oven
- Microwave oven
- Satellite TV
- DVD
- Stereo
- ADSL Wi-Fi internet
1 Only in the bedrooms
2 On request in Winter months
- Pool 1
- Outdoor shower
- Pool towels
- Sunloungers
- Sun umbrellas
- Private parking
- Private garden
- Gazebo
- Veranda
- Barbecue area
- Wood-burning oven
1 10x5 (LxW in meters)
- Welcome pack
- Electricity & A/C 1
- Pool cleaning 2
- Garden maintenance 3
- Rubbish collection 4
- Linen & towel change 5
- Final cleaning
- City tax
1 350 kWh included - € 0,30 per extra kWh
2 Daily
3 Daily
4 Daily
5 A mid-stay towel change is included for bookings longer than one week. Weekly linen/towel changes and a cleaning service are included for multiple-week bookings.
5% off your booking price with the Multiple Week Promo! Book 14 nights and enjoy this discount.
The offer is valid for all bookings of at least 14 nights that take place in 2025 and cannot be used in combination with any other Villatravellers promotion.
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