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Aria

Menfi-Porto Palo, West Sicily
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Aria
Menfi-Porto Palo, West Sicily
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
6 guests
one week min stay
230.00 sq.m.
Features
Panoramic views
Spectacular sunsets
Large rooms
Easy access to sandy beaches
Description

A beautiful architect-designed country villa all on one floor set in a stunning hilltop location, raised above a breathtaking valley with vines and olive trees as far as the eye could see.
Aria is located in a country area between Menfi and Selinunte where the largest archeological park in Europe can be found. Definitely, one of the most evocative places in the world where you can take a swim while watching the Greek temples.

This luxury villa can accommodate up to six guests into three large rooms and offers a very nice panoramic swimming pool area and terraces, the perfect place to escape for peace and tranquillity.

Inside

The house is made of a central body with the living area and kitchen and two lateral ones that can be accessed from the doors in the kitchen area inside or from outside through the French doors in the bedrooms.
The entrance to the property takes you into the large living area where a modern fireplace, comfortable sofas and armchairs make the atmosphere cosy but elegant at the same time. The house features modern and minimal decoration with white wooden ceilings and mild colours that make the atmosphere very quiet and peaceful.
The comfortable sofas look out through the big glass door to the amazing panoramic view over the valley and sea beyond, bringing the views inside the house, amazing!
A wall separates the modern, fully furnished kitchen, from the dining and conversation area.
The whole house is characterised by an elegant and minimal decor that mixes contemporary pieces with antique furniture.
The night areas can be accessed from the living room through two doors. The one on the left-hand side brings to the master bedroom with private bathroom where we can find a double sink and a modern, large, walk-in shower.
The other two bedrooms on the opposite side of the house, one with a double bed and the other with twin beds, share a spacious modern family bathroom with a walk-in shower and double sink.
The twin bedroom also features a comfortable sofa as well as a table with a chair for those who need a private working space during the journey. These two rooms are adjoining rooms but also have independent access from outside the house.

Outside

Aria features a nice panoramic pool and a large shaded terrace suitable for dining al fresco and lounging also at night. All rooms have direct access to the garden/pool and boast incredible views of the countryside and pool area. The lovely shaded pergola overlooking the stunning valley is furnished with a prestigious iron base antique table and chairs for six. It can be accessed from the living room allowing an unforgettable dinner coloured by beautiful sunsets. Sunsets from this property are probably the best you can enjoy in this part of Sicily, indeed.
The pool area is furnished with modern and comfortable sunbeds and umbrellas it is accessible directly from all rooms of the house through glass doors.

The surrounding land belongs to the property as well and is characterized by olive groves, chicas, palms and typical Mediterranean vegetation, that complete the fabulous landscape.

CIR code
19081006C217589
CIN
IT081006C2L9ELMMPU

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Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Covered terraces with sea view
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • Electric oven
  • Garden furniture
  • Heating
  • Large terrace with sea view
  • Microwave oven
  • Panoramic view
  • Private parking
  • Private pool (5x7.50 m)
  • SAT-TV
  • Stunning view
  • Toaster
  • Washing machine
  • Wi-Fi internet
Distances
  • Shops and restaurants in Portopalo di Menfi 4 km
  • Sandy beach 2,5 km
  • Menfi 6 km
  • Selinunte 7 km
  • Sciacca 25 km
  • Agrigento 70 km
  • Segesta 50 km
  • Trapani and Erice 80 km
  • Palermo 110 km
  • Trapani airport 90 km
  • Palermo airport 100 km
  • Catania airport 240 km
  • Comiso airport 210 km
Accomodation

Interiors
6 pers. – ca. 230 sq.m.

Ground Floor
Large living/dining room with open fireplace; kitchen; 1 double bedroom with private bath/wc; 1 twin/double bedroom and 1 double bedroom; 1 family bathroom; large terrace furnished with table and chairs with stunning views.

What's included
Included

All sales taxes, electricity and gas, cold water and hot water, first set of linen and bath towels, pool towels, weekly change of linen and bath towels, maid service 2/3 hours at midweek, final cleaning, our local support while you are on holiday.

Not included

Extra 5/6 guests €50 per person/night. Heating. Refundable security deposit € 1000. City tax.

The Area

Aria is surrounded by the amazing Menfi countryside.

Set along the coast between Mazara del Vallo and Agrigento, Menfi is a small seaside town well known for its beautiful seashores and fine wines.
Some of the most beautiful beaches of western Sicily are located in this area. The nearby beaches of Portopalo di Menfi and Lido Fiori have received over 20 Bandiera Blu (Blue Flag), attesting to the cleanliness of the water and their general ecological excellence as well as safe bathing for children.
Moreover, along the coast between Castelvetrano and Menfi, you can find the Belice Nature Reserve, amazing, unspoilt sand dunes where the river flows into the sea. This spot can also be reached by bicycle, following the old disused railway track, now transformed into a cycling path where you can enjoy rides surrounded by beautiful scenery.

Castelvetrano, a medieval town with plenty of shops and restaurants is only 15 km away; it is also well-known for its olive groves and extra virgin olive oil from the Belice Valley.
This is the area of ancient Greek settlements, the largest archaeological park in Europe, Selinunte, and the Cave Di Cusa (in Castelvetrano) where the stone for the temples was cut are only 15 minutes by car. The most important remains of Magna Grecia in Sicily, Agrigento’s Valley of Temples is about an hour away by car.
Sciacca and Mazara del Vallo are nearby, both have charming old town centres and great restaurants and shops. Around the narrow streets of these towns, especially in Mazara’s Casba, you will breathe and smell the mix of Arab and Sicilian culture.
Marsala, Trapani and Erice are also all within easy reach. For a stunning view over a unique landscape, we suggest a trip to the Saline or Salt Pans lying on the coast between Trapani and Marsala and the off-lying Islands. Or you can reach Erice, a delightful, hill-top, medieval town, 751 meters above sea level, and enjoy the amazing view over the Aegadi Islands and Trapani and the Salt Pans.
Then, for all golf lovers, the Verdura Resort with its amazing golf courses is just a 20-minute drive.

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Reviews
Paolo e Giovanna R.
October 3, 2024 at 10:17 am

Meravigliosa villa, design molto molto bello ed elegante

Conosciamo Select Sicily da un paio di anni. È la terza volta che soggiorniamo in una delle splendide ville che propongono. Oltre a Bay view, villa bellissima a Scopello dove siamo tornati per la terza volta, quest'anno in particolare Villa Aria. Tutto come pubblicizzato nel catalogo. Anzi, ancora di più. Meravigliosa villa. Design molto molto bello. Spazi ampissimi e luminosissimi. Arredamento sobrio ed elegante. Massima funzionalità. Location fantastica: circondati da una campagna che esprime al meglio le caratteristiche iconiche della splendida Sicilia. E all'orizzonte il mare e la riserva della Foce del Fiume Belice. Un incanto. Peraltro posizionata vicino a tanti luoghi molto interessanti da vedere. Ottimamente servita anche da ristoranti molto interessanti. Ovviamente i servizi che la Select Sicily offre, si confermano ulteriormente a livelli eccellenti. Il Sig. Aldo si distingue per professionalità, efficienza e cortesia. Torneremo in Sicilia anche il prossimo anno e ci avvarremo ancora della Select. E molto probabilmente sceglieremo ancora anche Villa Aria.
Roth Gergo
September 28, 2023 at 4:33 pm

Perfect villa with stuning view !

The Villa Aria is far the best Villa what i rented in the past of 3 years. Well equipped, clean and spacious. 3 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a huge living room. The pool is also beautiful .
Rod D
September 12, 2023 at 11:35 am

Great vistas from Villa Aria

Villa Aria is in a very privileged position atop a hill overlooking olive groves and vineyards with the Med in the far distance. The villa is spacious and well equipped and very easy to get to, being just over an hour’s drive from Palermo airport. We ate in some really good local restaurants and had a very relaxed warm and windy week. Communication with Select Sicily was very easy and arranging to meet Aldo at the villa couldn’t have been easier. An excellent experience all round…..many thanks.
Sante P.
August 19, 2023 at 11:56 am

Casa molto bella e super confortevole.

Casa molto bella e super confortevole. La situazione ideale per chi cerca una location rilassante e in una posizione vicinissima ad alcune delle spiagge più belle del sud Sicilia. La consiglio vivamente
Sarah Lodge
April 17, 2023 at 5:25 pm

Fabulous Villa Aria!

We've just returned from a fabulous 7 day holiday at Villa Aria near Menfi in south west Sicily. Select Sicily were a pleasure to deal with from our initial enquiry right through to the end of our holiday. Monica and Lavinia in the office were very helpful and quick to reply to all our emails, and Aldo was equally helpful when he met us at the villa upon arrival to show us around, and when he came to say goodbye when we left. The welcome basket of traditional foods was a lovely touch, and meant we could cook a delicious dinner on our first night without having to venture out after a long journey. The villa itself was fantastic, very well equipped and is every bit as good as it looks in all the pictures. The beds are comfy, as are the sofas, and it had everything we needed to make it a real home from home. It stands on its own on top of a hill and is a very peaceful place to be. The panoramic views from every room are amazing, and it was lovely to sit and enjoy the beautiful sunset at the end of a busy day sightseeing. Its location is perfect for visiting all that the area offers. The local beach nature reserve is only a few minutes drive away, and the Selinunte archaeological park is only about 15 minutes drive. We also visited Marsala, the salt pans and salt museum near Trapani, The Valley of the Temples at Agrigento, Erice, Sciacca, Caltabellotta and Segesta. All these places are within an hours drive - we hired a car for the week and found driving in Sicily to be a lot less stressful than we thought it'd be! There's a supermarket about 15 minutes away in Castelvetrano, and plenty of restaurants in the towns and villages nearby. Thank you to everyone at Select Sicily for your excellent service - we have no hesitation in highly recommending your company, and Villa Aria.
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