Suitable For:
- Families with Older Children
- Couples
- Retirees
- Singles
Amenities/Other:
- Children are welcome
- Pets are welcome
- No Smoking
- Free Internet Access
Other Information
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Bicycles: 0
Property Description
Our 100+ year-old house is in the old part of a quaint Sicilian mountain village called Cianciana. You would have the top two floors of our house which we mainly use for visitors and guests. This means that there are quite a few stairs so if you have mobility issues, this may not be the place for you. Also, because there are no baby gates, it is not suitable for small children. We would be willing to accept one small (under 5kg) dog, but nothing larger and no other kinds of pets (even cats, sorry). There is a stunning view of the town and the mountains beyond from the terrazza off the kitchen, but there is also another terrazza on the roof, and from there, when it is clear, you can see the Mediterranean. There are two bedrooms with 'matrimoniale' sized beds (queen sized) and a fold-out couch that sleeps two in the kitchen. There is a bathroom with a toilet, sink, bidet, and large shower on the floor with the bedrooms and a bathroom with a toilet and sink off the kitchen. There is a laundry room with a washer (no dryer, sorry). We are a short 2-3 minute walk from the piazza with several bars, 3 restaurants, and a couple of little grocery stores. There are a number of beautiful sandy beaches and 2 pebble beaches a 30-minute drive away. We are also about an hour away from the Valley of the Temples, with one of the best-preserved Greek temples in the world. If you bring a car, there is street parking nearby. If you don't bring a car, it is an easy bus ride from the Palermo Central Station to Cianciana and there are a couple of local taxis to ferry you from the town to the beach, etc. if you require.
Surroundings
- In a Town/Village
- Walking/Hiking
- Mountains
- Park/Playground
Location Description
Cianciana is on the edge of the Platani Valley. In the fields and hills around the town, you can see orchards with olive, pistachio, orange, lemon, pomegranate trees and cactus covered in cactus pears. The town has about 3000 people except in the summer (August in particular) when tourists flock here for the summer festivals. There are 6 bars and 3-4 restaurants (depending on the season). There is hiking, cycling (it's very hilly here so be prepared!), and a summer swimming pool. There are loads of beautiful sandy beaches and a couple of pebble beaches a 1/2 hour drive away. The city of Agrigento with the Valley of the Temples (which includes one of the best preserved Greek temples in the world) is about one hour away, and Sciacca, a port city with a bustling fishing trade is about 45 minutes away and has some fabulous seafood restaurants. There is a golf course at the Verdura resort, although it is fairly pricey. There is a significant expat community here, so there are quite a number of shop & bar keeps here who speak varying degrees of English.