Valeria and her husband made us feel very welcome upon arrival, they are very relaxed people. Her homemade lemon granita with lemons from the garden made a very nice first night dessert!

A great place for those who seek peace amidst unspoiled nature. The house itself accommodates 4 to 6 persons, but we found the rooms a bit crampy, so 4 adults would be the max in our opinion. The facilities are basic and dated, and there were some minor things as a clogged shower head, some broken garden chairs and a rickety bunk bed rail which we had to fix, nothing serious. But of course, a vacation on the Sicilian south coast is all about being outside, and here the house offers a splendid terrace with more than enough space with the outside kitchen and bathroom. Our favorite spot after returning from the beach must have been the garden shower, with a view over the garden to the sea! The large garden with plenty of trees and plants to provide the necessary shade, the constant breeze from the sea, and not to forget the BBQ are all very welcoming. We felt the absence of some bikes, to turn the 20 minute walk to the beach more comfortable. The descent from the road to the beach is very steep and rocky and not advised for unaccompanied small children or older people. The beach itself is terrific, with mainly local families: clean white sand, hardly any waves and the water is heaven. One does need a car when staying at the house: it is hard to find in the first place, and the direct surroundings don't offer much "entertainment". We found nearby Porto Palo and its beach somewhat depressing, and the village of Menfi, which is a 15 minute drive, doesn't have a lot to offer either. Sciacca on the other hand is a charming little city with many excellent places to eat and things to see. Visit Sciacca on a Saturday night and you're in for a treat.

We would suggest that Teatro Natura is a great place for anyone who seeks peace and who wants to be close to an unspoilt beach - but it doesn't harm to bring a pile of books to read! The house and the direct surroundings really ask you to slow down and enjoy the peace of the land and the company of family or good friends.