Villa Torre Canalotto

in Selinunte

Torre Canalotto is a large, aristocratic villa, built around an ancient watchtower, near the town of Castelvetrano and Selinunte, Europe’s most extensive archaeological site. Various beautiful beaches line the unspoilt coast nearby, with the Oasis in Torre Salsa and Punta Granitola being protected Environmental groups such as WWF. This part of Western Sicily is particularly renowned for its production of high quality olive oil, extracted from a variety of olives called the ‘Nocellara del Belice’.

Torre Canalotto is situated on a hill, which is cultivated with olive and citrus trees. The property is surrounded by a beautiful Mediterranean garden with palm and cypress trees, extensive lawns, a small pond with bamboo and papyrus, all creating a perfect backdrop for the stunning pool and pool area. The villa’s main house and annex have been furnished combining the new with the old, creating a striking, individual effect.

The location of the property is ideal as a base for exploring the Western part of Sicily, from visits to the Archaeological site of Selinunte, the Salt Pans of Trapani and Marsala, Erice, Segesta, Scala dei Turchi in Realmonte, a visit to the Egadi islands, Wineries such as the Pellegrino and Florio, to the famous Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, are all within easy driving distance and well worth a vistit.

Late check-in 19h00-23h00. Beyond 23h00 no access will be allowed in the villa, the check-in will be postponed to the following morning

Interior of the villa

• 2 level villa
• air conditioned living room with television and DVD player
• air conditioned dining room
• fireplace in living room (wood)
• 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms
• cable television
• study room
• laundry room with washing machine

Kitchen

• kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer, electric kettle, toaster and juicer

Bedrooms and bathrooms

• 2 bedrooms, each with double bed, sofa bed and bathroom en-suite
• 2 bedrooms, each with double bed and bathroom en-suite
• bedroom with double bed
• bathroom with single washbasin, bidet and toilet
• 4 en-suite bathrooms, each with single washbasin, shower, bidet, toilet and hairdryer
• bathroom with single washbasin, shower, bidet, toilet and hairdryer
• total of 6 bathrooms

Exterior of the villa

• private pool measuring 16m x 8m and 1,3m deep
• playground
• covered terrace
• barbecue
• outdoor shower
• outside sitting area and outside dining area
• 3 private parking spaces

More information

• nearest town: Castelvetrano (within 3 kilometers of the villa)
• nearest riverbank or shore: Portopalo 15 km (within 25 kilometers of the villa)
• nearest beach: Spiaggia Riserva Foce Fiume Belice 12 km (within 25 kilometers of the villa)
• nearest airport: Trapani 91 km (within 100 kilometers of the villa)
• second nearest airport: Palermo 113 km ( > 100 kilometers of the villa)
• no smoking accommodation
• pets allowed
• The accommodation is very suitable for families with children

Features and services included in the rental price of the villa

• internet (WiFi)
• iron and ironing board
• bed linen and towels
• air-conditioned
• children bed/cot (on demand)

Features and services at extra charge

• maid service, cook service, laundry service and babysit service
• air heating

Entertainment and leisure activities for your holidays in Castelvetrano, Sicily

• water park (within 25 kilometers of the house)

Sights and culture in Castelvetrano, Sicily

• museum, church and monument (within 5 kilometers from the accommodation)
• historic place (within 25 kilometers from the accommodation)

Sports

• tennis and horse riding (within 5 kilometers of the villa)
• mountainbiking, cycling, fishing, diving, snorkeling, surfing, waterskiing and windsurfing (within 25 kilometers of the villa)