The Property
Inside: entrance to Cinnamon is from the covered terraces, of which more below. The furnishings inside are a mixture of cheerful, bright colours, terracotta floors and white walls. The living area, with a couple of built in sofas, leads to the small but well-equipped kitchen. Through to the sleeping area, there are two bedrooms, one double and one twin, and a shower bathroom with beautiful antique ceramic tiles.
Outside: most of your time will probably be spent on the fully-furnished terraces surrounding the house. The al fresco dining areas, complete with barbecue, are ideal for long lazy lunches or romantic moonlit dinners. Surrounding this little oasis of shade is the large garden, complete with lawns and an extensive kitchen garden, whose produce you are welcome to use! Views of the sea and vine-strewn hills abound from all over the property.
The Area
Porto Palo di Menfi is on the south west coast of Sicily, between Sciacca and Mazara del Vallo, just a few kilometres east of the fabulous archaeological site of Selinunte. The beaches along this stretch of coast are amongst the most beautiful in Sicily. Most of the gently undulating countryside of the area is given over to vineyards.
Day trips from Porto Palo include Sciacca, Selinunte, and Mazara del Vallo, a vibrant fishing port. Also within easy range is historic Marsala, with its old town centre full of wineries, the Phoenecian island of Mozia, the Greek temple and theatre of Segestaand Erice. Further south-east along the coast is the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento.