I stayed at Villa Palmento for a week with friends, and we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property is even better than described, and the impressive mix of traditional and modern elements shows the time and care the owners put into it. The villa is also equipped with all the necessary amenities such as WiFi, A/C and an amazing kitchen.
The location is very private and it was perfect for relaxing and enjoy the beautiful rural surroundings, and we spent a lot of time just chilling by the amazing pool and terrace areas. We visited the nearby town of Caltagirone to see the beautiful ceramics workshops and baroque churches, and enjoyed the varied excellent dining options from casual pizzerias and trattorias to the Michelin restaurant Coria. Caltagirone also has many supermarkets and all the other daily essentials. For those with a car, the villa is also a convenient base for day trips, and we enjoyed the scenic drives to Agrigento (and the stunning Valley of Temples) and the excellent restaurants and beaches in Licata (La Madia is a truly unique dining experience and should not be missed). We ran out of days, but would have loved to visit Ragusa and Gela as well. For wine lovers, the Judeka winery is a short drive away.
Lynda and Giampiero were amazing and patient hosts, and took time out of their busy schedules to check in on us, help with restaurant recommendations/reservations, and provide general tips. They even arranged for a Sicilian chef to visit the villa and cook a traditional dinner with local produce and paired with local wines. This was a memorable experience and the best meal of our 2-week Italian holiday! Thank you both and we hope to be back soon.