Orange blossoms between vines and sea
12 Guests
6 Bedrooms
6 Bathrooms
Occupying a panoramic position overlooking the Belice Nature Reserve and the sparkling sea beyond, Angheli blends sophisticated luxury with a sense of warm hospitality to create a refined, convivial ambience. Generously proportioned, lovingly crafted interiors spill out onto wide-open terraces, and walled courtyard gardens offer orange blossom-scented seclusion.
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Keyholder highlights
- Exquisite luxury accommodation
- Heatable infinity pool
- Gym
- Sea and vineyard views
- Proximity to Planeta's beach club
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Ariel views of Angheli
The sea views and the pool from Angheli's main shady terrace.
Welcome to Angheli!
Fantastic views at sunset.
The welcoming courtyard.
A sofa with a view: back in the first living area.
Menfi, Sicily
Angheli
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The Area
Angheli is located just a few kilometres outside Menfi, a wine-making town surrounded by vine-carpeted hills and olive groves.
Some of Sicily's best beaches run along the coast below Menfi and many of these, including the ones at the Belice Nature Reserve (which Angheli overlooks) and Porto Palo, are just a 20 minute drive away. The beaches in the area of Menfi have received over 20 consecutive "Bandiere Blu", attesting to the cleanliness of the water and their general ecological excellence.
Not to be missed for anyone staying in the area is the superb archaeological site of Selinunte and the Cave di Cusa, followed, perhaps, by a superb lunch or dinner at the seafront restaurant La Pineta on the beach of the Belice Nature Reserve). Several of the towns nearby are also well worth a visit. Sciacca and Mazara del Vallo both have charming old centres, some great restaurants and working ports with large fishing fleets that work the Mediterranean daily. A little further afield but still in easy day-trip distance are Marsala, Trapani and Erice. Caltabellotta is spectacularly situated in the craggy hills overlooking both coast and interior, while Menfi itself is an up-and-coming centre of excellence for the wine trade.
Cycling in the Menfi area is a very pleasurable pastime, thanks to both the quiet back roads and the purpose-built cycle track along and around the old railway line between Menfi, Porto Palo and Sciacca. We’d be delighted to have bikes delivered to your villa and, if anyone in your group is an inveterate pedaller, arrange for a local guide to show them the best routes.
Trapani airport:
100km-62miles-1hr20Palermo airport:
102km-63miles-1hr15Catania airport:
251km-156miles-3hr30Comiso airport:
198km-123miles-3hrSandy beach:
a 5-minute drive away at the Belice Nature Reserve and 20-minute drive to Porto PaloShops and restaurants:
Menfi12km-7.5miles-15mins and Castelvetrano 20mins driveCycle path:
2km-1.2miles-10min to asphalted road. Then 8km-4.9miles-20-30mins to cycling pathSciacca:
30km-19miles-35minsSelinunte:
20km-12.5miles-30minsAgrigento:
88km-55miles-1hr30Local Experiences
Culinary experiences in Western Sicily
Every civilisation that dominated Sicily was inspired by the produce this fertile land offers. In western Sicily it was the Arabs, French and Spanish who shaped the roots of the local culinary tradition, that went on to develop throughout the centuries into the unique, rich and eclectic specialities we find there today.
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Private boat charters in West Sicily
Transparent waters lap dramatic, time-scarred sea stacks and weather-beaten cliffs, home to tumbling prickly pear trees and 16th and 17th-century watch towers. The old tonnara (a tuna fishing hub) is set evocatively between the cliffs, and a little time spent snorkelling here will be time well spent indeed. Then it’s off again, sweeping through the limpid waters of Lo Zingaro Nature Reserve, whose towering mountains rise majestically from the sea. Idyllic pebbly coves break up the sheer rocky masses, and before you know it you’ll be rounding the headland and sailing west to Sicily’s most northwesterly town, the fishing village and seaside resort of San Vito Lo Capo, renowned for its golden sands, electric blue waters, and delicious fish couscous.
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Private guided tours in West Sicily
From first glance, it would seem that the Saracen and Norman rulers of Sicily could have had very little in common. The former had arrived from North Africa and were part of the Golden Age of Arab civilisation that had made such huge strides in the fields of mathematics, economics, agriculture, science, poetry, and architecture. The latter were an offshoot of the Vikings from the frozen north of Europe, adventurers and hardened warriors.When the Normans ousted the Saracen forces in 1090, however, there was no obliteration of all things Arabic. Indeed, the men from the north were hugely impressed by what they found, and rather than destroying Arabic culture, they embraced it. Many institutions were retained, Islam was tolerated, and Saracen landowners were allowed to keep their estates. North African habits were adopted by many Normans as they acclimatised to life in the middle of the Mediterranean. Souks prospered, cool Arabic courtyards were de rigueur, and many Normans, including some of the sovereigns themselves, lived more like Emirs than knights. Where the fusion of cultures really stood out, however, was in the architecture.
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Private Guided Tours in Southwest Sicily
Our private guides are tried and tested experts in their field, with many holding PhDs in their particular specialism. Book a tour or two with them and you'll come away with fascinating insights into your destination's towns, archaeological sites, food, wine, landscapes and geology.
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Beach clubs in Southwest Sicily
The southern coast of Sicily is a broken line of sandy beaches and cliffs, dotted with the remains of Greek colonies such as Selinunte and Agrigento, and the odd modern metropolis. In the southwest are the seaside towns of Porto Palo di Menfi and Sciacca, with its large fishing fleet, the coastal nature reserves of Foce del Belice, Foce del Platani and Torre Salsa, all with gorgeous unspoilt beaches, and the historic site of Eraclea Minoa, which boasts a long expanse of sand flanked by fragrant pine woods. Also along this section of coast are the bright white chalk cliffs and bathing area of the Scala dei Turchi.
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Wine tastings in Southwest Sicily
The triangle of Menfi, Marsala and Sciacca is one of the oldest outpost for wine production in Sicily thanks to the versatile and mite climate created by the sea breeze coming from the coast. Some of the most important Sicilian indigenous grapes, such as Grillo and Inzolia were born here and throughout the centuries have been wisely combined to produce among the most popular wines of the region. If you want to start exploring Sicilian wine you should probably start here, and we would be pleased to help.
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Bike rental
Menfi, that haven of vineyard-carpeted hills sloping down to crystalline-sea-lapped sandy beaches, has redefined the term “riding the rails”. Where a narrow gauge freight railway once ran, connecting Sciacca, Menfi and Porto Palo, there are now 20km of cycle paths, allowing locals and visitors alike to pedal (or run) through the area’s gorgeous landscapes without worrying about traffic. It’s an ideal way to discover the area and you can even stop off for a swim in the waters of the Mediterranean to cool off.
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Culinary experiences in West Sicily
The west of Sicily is a great destination for food lovers. Inland, the scenery is dominated by vast expanses of vineyards and olive groves, and some of Sicily's best wines – for example those of the Alcamo, Trapani, Erice and Marsala areas - and olive oils are produced in this corner of the island. Restaurant menus offer a fabulous array of fresh fish and seafood dishes. Fish cous cous is one of the signature dishes, a tradition that is celebrated every September at San Vito’s international Cous Cous Fest. Other stand-out specialities include busiate al pesto trapanese - a homemade pasta served with a pesto of tomatoes, garlic, almonds and basil - and spaghetti alla bottarga - salt-cured tuna fish roe grated on steaming pasta.
DiscoverFrom the Guest Book
Read the thoughtful reviews that travellers have left after their time with us.
We had a really lovely stay at Angheli. What stood out was the outdoor setting with pool, the outdoor eating and seating area and the view.
Anonymous October 2024
Angheli was amazing. The furnishings were very high quality, and it very well equipped. Plus, the view was amazing. There was a sunset every evening. We loved the villa and would highly recommend it. The photos don’t do it justice. Amazing Thinking Traveller staff, amazing chef, and great excursions.
WH June 2024
Angheli is beautiful and the views are wonderful.
Anonymous, United Kingdom August 2022
The lady who came to kindly cook a few meals for us at Angheli was amazing. Most of our best food in Sicily was from her and she was so nice and thoughtful. We miss her!
AS, United States of America August 2022
5 out of 5 for Angheli.
MP, Norway July 2022
Angheli was absolutely beautiful, and everything was built and designed to an extremely high standard. The owners met us on the first day with a fantastic spread of goodies, including a freshly baked cake, and were very helpful in explaining everything at the property. The cleaner was great and very friendly. The chef was a real highlight of our trip. She was incredibly knowledgeable and engaged our children with new foods. She was able to work around several different dietary restrictions with no problem. We had a wonderful week, and she helped make it extra special. Our overall experience with The Thinking Traveller was fantastic.
GM, United Kingdom September 2020
