Acquamarina

Porto Palo di Menfi
Beach house near Menfi
Sleeps    6
Bedrooms    3
Bathrooms    2
Rated
13 reviews
Service  Weekly clean and linen change
Features:
  • Direct access to sandy beaches
  • Spectacular sea views
  • Acres of private nature reserve

Nearby:
  • Menfi
  • Selinunte
  • Agrigento

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 1/42 Chilling with a view!  2/42 One of the superb sandy beaches below the house.  3/42 An ideal spot for a lazy aperitif...  4/42 ...with a view.  5/42 The most romantic terrace ever!  6/42 The front of the house, looking out to sea.  7/42 A path down to the beach.  8/42 The furnished pagoda just above the beach...  9/42 ...has a fridge and offers plenty of proper shade.  10/42 Plenty of little coves...  11/42 Back to one of the panoramic outdoor lounge areas.  12/42 Views over vineyards and beaches.  13/42 The shaded outside dining area...  14/42 ...is perfect for long lazy lunches...  15/42 Beautiful views and an incomparable atmosphere...  16/42 Acquamarina's facade seen from one of the many shady al fresco sitting areas.  17/42 A more exposed outside dining area with sea views is perfect for hedonistic dinners!  18/42 The indoor living area leading to the dining room.  19/42 The indoor dining table, with sea views.  20/42 Light, bright and fresh interiors.  21/42 The master bedroom with double bed...  22/42 ...and en-suite bathroom - undergoing refurbishment for the 2012 season.  23/42 The twin bedroom has great sea views.  24/42 The bathrooms are small, stylish and functional.  25/42 The smaller double bedroom ...  26/42 ...also seen from another angle.  27/42 Steps up to the mezzanine from the dining room, with the kitchen behind.  28/42 The double bed on the mezzanine is available on request.  29/42 The kitchen.  30/42 The secluded outdoor shower.  31/42 Once you sit down here, you won't be getting up in a hurry!  32/42 One of the beaches seen from one of the lounge areas at Acquamarina.  33/42 Arrival at Acquamarina.  34/42 Another of the sandy beaches which Acquamarina has private access to.  35/42 Back to the sheltered pagoda after a swim.  36/42 The private beach-volleyball court!  37/42 The road to the house through the private wood.  38/42 Views down through lush vegetation towards the beach.  39/42 Exploring Selinunte!  40/42 Spring flowers and the Temple of Hera at Selinunte.  41/42 The sun, the sea and the majestic columns of the Temple of Hera at Selinunte!  42/42 The beach and restaurant of La Pineta near Selinunte.

The perfect retreat for nature lovers with direct access to quiet sandy beaches.

Overlooking a pristine sandy beach on 15 hectares of private nature reserve, Acquamarina is in a dreamy position. Comfortable interiors blend with large expanses of exterior decking dotted with panoramic relaxation zones. A short path through the trees and Mediterranean shrubs leads to a furnished sea-view pagoda and private access to a fine sandy beach and the turquoise sea beyond.

“Acquamarina is exceptional... This was our best holiday ever. Very unique setting and exceptional space and privacy. I could not believe anything like this was still possible in Europe.” Vaclav Valvoda, Czech Republic, July 2011

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About the Property

Inside: the property is stylishly and simply decorated throughout. The living area, with white sofas gathered in front of a fireplace and two windows looking out to sea, is joined via an archway to the dining area, which has the same mesmerising views. Beside the dining area is the spacious, well-equipped kitchen .
The bedrooms are all compact and cozy. The master bedroom has a double bed with sea views and en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom has twin beds and sea views. The third bedroom has a small double bed and garden views. The second and third bedroom share a bathroom. In addition, there is a mezzanine level, accessed via an unrailed staircase from the dining room, with a small double bed which may be prepared for extra guests on arrangement.

Outside: the area immediately around the house is decked with recovered railway sleepers cut from African hardwood. Two panoramically situated groups of sofas are cut from the same wood and covered by fresh white cushions, making them virtually impossible to leave once one is installed! To the side of the house is a sheltered and shaded dining area, whereas to the front, above the sea, is another dining table. There is also an outside shower and a barbeque area.
A short walk from the house, a beach volley court provides entertainment for the physically active of all ages! Wandering down the path past a small dependance (suitable for a baby sitter or maid and available for a small extra fee) one soon arrives at the furnished pagoda and the sea gate, offering you private access to a sequence of dreamy sandy beaches.

Amenities

Accommodates (max) 6 Satellite TV *
Bedrooms 3 DVD Player 
Doubles/Twins 3 Stereo 
Bathrooms 2 3G Wi-Fi Internet 
...of which ensuite 1 iPod docking station 
Direct access to sea  Think Sicily local support 24/7 
Air Conditioning  Private Parking 
Open fireplace  Barbecue 
Washing machine  Microwave oven 
Dishwasher  Volleyball court 


=yes/present     = optional/on request    


*includes SKY Movies
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Think About

Safely fenced in, some distance from the house, are the owners' 2 horses, ostrich and flock of mouflon (a type of sheep, apparently!).


The Area

Exploring the local Area

With 15 hectares to yourself you may never want to leave the estate.... you really ought to pull yourselves away, however, if only to visit Selinunte and have a superb lunch or dinner on the beach at the restaurant La Pineta. Several of the towns nearby are also well worth a visit. Sciacca has a charming old centre, some great restaurants and a working port with a large fishing fleet that works the Mediterannean daily. Caltabellotta is spectacularly situated in the craggy hills overlooking both coast and interior, while Menfi is an up-and-coming centre of excellence for the wine trade... to name a few.

The beaches in the area of Porto Palo-Menfi have received 13 consecutive "Bandiere Blu", attesting to the cleanliness of the water and their general ecological excellence.

Distances

Sandy beach: a 5-minute stroll down the path
Shops and restaurants at Menfi: 12km-7.5miles-15mins
Sciacca: 30km-19miles-35mins
Trapani Airport: 100km-62miles-1hr20
Palermo Airport: 102km-63miles-1hr15
Catania Airport: 251km-156miles-3hr30
Selinunte: 20km-12.5miles-30mins
Agrigento: 88km-55miles-1hr30


Beach house near Menfi

Reviews

13 clients have rated Acquamarina


Rachel Dubroff, United States, 1 October 2011
"LOVED THIS VACATION!!!"

Vaclav Valvoda, Czech Republic, 16 July 2011
"Acquamarina is exceptional... This was our best holiday ever. Very unique setting and exceptional space and privacy. I could not believe anything like this was still possible in Europe. "

Beverley van Buuren, United Kingdom, 25 June 2011
"Loved the views, sounds and wonderful beach... The only sound we heard all week were a herd of goats with bells on! We only left the house under duress as we all found the gardens and sitting areas hard to leave. The beach was a delight and virtually deserted, having the pagoda nearby was a welcome rest and drink base... The sun shone all week and we had a wonderful time, a very special place... paradise!

ADDENDUM: We keep looking at our photographs and wishing we were back at Aquamarina, watching the sea and listening to the birds in the pine trees, this was our fourth visit to Sicily and with four 23 year olds in the party it seems amazing that they were so happy to lounge around the house before walking down to the beach each day. A hard act to follow but sure we will be visiting again!
"

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2012 Prices

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Couples only price - sleeps 2Whole house - sleeps 6
01 Jan - 30 Mar:    n/an/a
31 Mar - 01 Jun:    € 2,550€ 3,190
02 Jun - 29 Jun:    € 3,150€ 3,940
30 Jun - 20 Jul:    n/a€ 4,590
21 Jul - 31 Aug:    n/a€ 5,080
01 Sep - 28 Sep:    € 3,150€ 3,940
29 Sep - 02 Nov:    € 2,550€ 3,190
03 Nov - 31 Dec:    n/an/a

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