Il Giardinetto di San Marco was the highlight of our two week visit to Sicily. It’s located near the Greek Temples and other major sites of Agrigento but it’s also removed from the hustle and bustle of the city. We loaded up on supplies at a nearby supermarket as we prepared many of our meals at home and enjoyed them on the lovely terrace and gardens. The view is magnificent and having a cold apero while watching the sunset became a daily ritual. Raimondo is a top notch host. He emailed us copious directions on local sites and good restaurants, and even made an emergency resupply run. He was very quick to respond to all our queries. Plus he welcomed us with a bottle of wine and cookies on arrival.
We loved this place so much that we abandoned plans for a day trip to Piazza Armerina in order to spend an entire day relaxing and enjoying its bucolic countryside environment. The apartment is tastefully and comfortably furnished and well decorated with beautiful artwork. Three days is not nearly enough and we are eager for a return visit.
Some guests have noted the difficulty in finding the entrance to the dirt road leading to this farmhouse. It is on the same side of the street as the Q8 gas station, immediately downhill from the station.