I Parchi
Locality
Menfi, Agrigento
Zone
Seaside
Sleeps
6
Bathrooms
2
Features
15 hectares park, by the sea, fireplace, BBQ
Ideal for
Who loves the privacy and direct access to the sandy beach
Description
This enchanting villa is located inside a private estate in the South of Sicily, right in the middle of the Natural Reserve of Belice Valley. It is right by a pristine, private long beach, where the only sound is that of the sea. The house has been designed by the owner, a well known Italian architect; he fully respected the environment, so that the house is barely distinguishable from the surrounding landscape. Parchi West is surrounded by an informal 15 hectare Mediterranean park planted with palms, eucalyptus, tamarisk, oleander, olive trees and agaves. In a fenced area the owners have a small private zoo with ducks, peacocks, moufflons, ostriches and horses.
The sea is reachable following a 50 mt downhill private path and the beach isn’t usually crowded.
Water in the house is drinkable but as it tastes slightly salty the owners provide tanks with spring water from another private estate.
The sea is reachable following a 50 mt downhill private path and the beach isn’t usually crowded.
Water in the house is drinkable but as it tastes slightly salty the owners provide tanks with spring water from another private estate.
Surroundings
The villa is located very close to the archeological park of Selinunte, one of the most interesting in Sicily.
The temples of Selinunte were the greatest and most imposing Greek constructions in Sicily after those of Agrigento and they were second only to a few others in the entire country.
La riserva del belice
The mouth of the Belice River, declared as a Nature Reserve in 1984, protects an endangered African landscape, with plenty of sandy dunes and water courses.
The reserve, running between Marinella di Selinunte and Porto Palo, includes two fine coastal strips (5 kms)
with aquatic and marshy vegetation. It is a highly windy area with a sub-tropical climate, covered by bushes and abundant grassy vegetation.
The sea
“FEEE” (Foundation for Environmental Education), has assigned for the 8th time (2005) the Blue Flag to the
sea of Menfi: 7 km of beaches (including Porto Palo, Serrone Cipollazzo, Lido Fiori, Capparrina, Bertolino),where quality and environmental education are guaranteed.
Local wineries and oil farm can be found in the sorroundings and a visit can be arranged on request.
Menfi is the nearest town to “I Parchi”
A big agricultural centre, Menfi boasts the cultivation of various agriculture products, such as citrus plantations, fruit, cereals, and vegetables. Cattle breeding and sheep farms are quite developed.
The temples of Selinunte were the greatest and most imposing Greek constructions in Sicily after those of Agrigento and they were second only to a few others in the entire country.
La riserva del belice
The mouth of the Belice River, declared as a Nature Reserve in 1984, protects an endangered African landscape, with plenty of sandy dunes and water courses.
The reserve, running between Marinella di Selinunte and Porto Palo, includes two fine coastal strips (5 kms)
with aquatic and marshy vegetation. It is a highly windy area with a sub-tropical climate, covered by bushes and abundant grassy vegetation.
The sea
“FEEE” (Foundation for Environmental Education), has assigned for the 8th time (2005) the Blue Flag to the
sea of Menfi: 7 km of beaches (including Porto Palo, Serrone Cipollazzo, Lido Fiori, Capparrina, Bertolino),where quality and environmental education are guaranteed.
Local wineries and oil farm can be found in the sorroundings and a visit can be arranged on request.
Menfi is the nearest town to “I Parchi”
A big agricultural centre, Menfi boasts the cultivation of various agriculture products, such as citrus plantations, fruit, cereals, and vegetables. Cattle breeding and sheep farms are quite developed.
Distances
Da Palermo - 98 km / 60.89 miles
Palermo's airport - 70 Km / 43.49 miles
Menfi - 12 km / 7.45 miles
Castelvetrano - 15 km / 9.32 miles
Parco archeologico di Selinunte - 12 km / 7.45 miles
Agrigento - 90 km / 55.92 miles
Palermo's airport - 70 Km / 43.49 miles
Menfi - 12 km / 7.45 miles
Castelvetrano - 15 km / 9.32 miles
Parco archeologico di Selinunte - 12 km / 7.45 miles
Agrigento - 90 km / 55.92 miles
Details
Inside:
156 sq metres.
3 bedrooms (sleeping 6 + 2)
2 bathrooms
Living/dining room with fireplace- A/C
900 MHz antenna for mobile phones
Ceiling fans in one bedroom
The main bedroom has an en suite bathroom and A/C
Second bathroom
Two double bedrooms
Fully-equipped kitchen with water dispenser
Outside:
Extensive paved area (one dinner court and a terrace overlooking the sea)
Terracotta-paved dining area
Hot water shower
Large brick oven
Barbecue
Approximately 15 metres from the house there is a 50 square-metre gazebo with table tennis.
By the sea there is a cabin containing all the deck chairs and sunshades for the beach.
156 sq metres.
3 bedrooms (sleeping 6 + 2)
2 bathrooms
Living/dining room with fireplace- A/C
900 MHz antenna for mobile phones
Ceiling fans in one bedroom
The main bedroom has an en suite bathroom and A/C
Second bathroom
Two double bedrooms
Fully-equipped kitchen with water dispenser
Outside:
Extensive paved area (one dinner court and a terrace overlooking the sea)
Terracotta-paved dining area
Hot water shower
Large brick oven
Barbecue
Approximately 15 metres from the house there is a 50 square-metre gazebo with table tennis.
By the sea there is a cabin containing all the deck chairs and sunshades for the beach.
Good to know
A 50 mt private path runs down to a quiet sandy beach
Utter privacy
With advance bookings for 2011 you can use the golf course and spa centre at the Verdura golf & Spa resort Contact us for further information. The Verdura Resort is located in Sciacca, around 40 minutes’ drive from the villa.
How to get the best out of your holiday in Villa
Utter privacy
With advance bookings for 2011 you can use the golf course and spa centre at the Verdura golf & Spa resort Contact us for further information. The Verdura Resort is located in Sciacca, around 40 minutes’ drive from the villa.
How to get the best out of your holiday in Villa
