Fantastic location with amazing views of both mountains and sea. We saw wild pigs and horses in the mountains and the blue swift or swallow type birds who swoop around the pool at dusk are magical.
The pool is second to none and truly spectacular, situated in really attractive gardens. The smell of the jasmine at dusk is fabulous. There is a good choice of outside seating/eating areas, a great BBQ and ample parking; a car is advisable to make the most of the area.
The apartments are comfortable and well equipped with everything you need. Bedrooms have good air con though the fans and natural ventilation work well in all but the hottest weather.
Alessandro is a fantastic host, always on the end of the phone to help with restaurant bookings/trip advice/searching on his quad bike for my hopelessly lost husband who was only one street away. We felt welcomed and very taken care of and a short ride with him on the quad bike up the mountain was a real highlight for my son.
There are popular beaches within car distance and the nearest beach is good for children as it is shallow for a long way out. A quieter beach within easy driving distance is Piana Calzata. The mountains are fantastic to visit, don’t miss Caccamo castle and the restaurant underneath. Palermo is easily reached on the train for a day trip if you don’t want to tangle with inner city traffic.
This was a real gem of a villa and has been one of our best vacations.