The house with the vineyard views
12 Guests
6 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Sitting on a hill looking out to sea over the vineyards of Menfi, Casa Alma is a well-designed villa incorporating all the necessary elements for a successful holiday home: high ceilings, clean lines, spacious, airy rooms, lots of light, calming views, mesmerising sunsets, a fabulous pool, green lawns, lots of outdoor space for cooking, dining and relaxing, and a cycle path right below the house… all within easy striking distance of some fabulous beaches!
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For expert advice on this villa, things to do in the area, or to discuss how we can make your stay truly bespoke, call our Villa Specialists today. We are open every day of the week, weekends included.
Keyholder highlights
- Infinity pool
- Panoramic lawned gardens
- Spacious accommodation
Gallery
Ariel views of Casa Alma
The inviting pool.
Enjoying the pool, with the house behind.
The façade of the house.
Refreshments with a view.
Where you will spend much of your time, we think!
Includes
- Sole use of the villa and the grounds
- The support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
- The expertise of a dedicated local team to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and to plan a range of experiences, many of which are exclusive to The Thinking Traveller
- A Local Specialist, based near your villa, to assist you during your stay (between 9am and 7pm daily, with 24/7 emergency support)
- A comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
- An easy-to-use online holiday planner to keep all your booked experiences and services in one place, ensuring that nothing gets missed during your stay
- The ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
- All sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
- Access to our in-villa wine delivery service – choose from our handpicked menu of the best regional wines and find them waiting for you at your villa
- A mid-week clean and linen change service (the latter is available on request)
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
Menfi, Sicily
Casa Alma
Available exclusively through The Thinking Traveller
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The Area
The long, often deserted sandy and pebbly beaches are without a doubt one of the major attractions of the area around Menfi, and Casa Alma is within easy reach of several of these (the nearest one, a white pebbly beach, is a 5-minute drive). A pleasant 10 to 15-minute drive will get you to the large expanse of sandy beach at Porto Palo, with its lidos, bars and restaurants, while just slightly further afield are the wild beaches of the Belice Nature Reserve.
For those in search of culture, the superb Greek archaeological sites of Selinunte and Agrigento are two of the finest in the Mediterranean. Menfi itself is a centre of the local wine industry, with several wineries, including a large Planeta winery that produces some of the best-known wines of that famous marque. Sciacca, too, is just along the coast to east. This old fishing port and spa town is well worth a visit and has some great fish restaurants. Head to the west, meanwhile, and you'll soon arrive in the historic towns of, Mazara del Vallo, Marsala, Trapani, and Erice. And when you've done all that, head inland to see some fascinating hill-top towns, such as Caltabellotta or Sambuca.
Cycling in the Menfi area is a very pleasurable pastime, thanks to both the quiet back roads and the purpose-built cycle track along 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.
Palermo Airport:
113km-70miles-1hr30Trapani Airport:
113km -70miles-1hr20Catania Airport:
236km-147miles-3hr20Comiso Airport:
189km-117miles-3hrSandy beach:
a 8-minute drive away at Lido Fiori and 14-minute drive away at Porto PaloPebble beach:
a 5-minute drive away at Spiaggia BiancaShops and amenities at Menfi:
7.5km-5miles-10minsNearest restaurants:
in Porto Palo, Menfi and the surrounding area (15-20mins)Cycle path:
250mSelinunte:
30km-19miles-40minsSciacca:
10km-7miles-20minsMazara del Vallo:
40km-24miles-40minsAgrigento:
80km-50miles-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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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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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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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.
Our stay at Casa Alma was extremely memorable. It was exactly as pictured. The Local Specialists and staff were absolutely amazing and extremely responsive. We had an absolutely amazing time! I would definitely return. the villa had a beautiful view and felt very homey.
Domenique Scalia October 2024
Casa Alma is in a beautiful location with fantastic views, and near to many great beaches and wineries.
Anonymous June 2024
Casa Alma is a great value villa with beautiful views. The comfortable dining spaces made gathering together as a family very enjoyable.
Anonymous June 2024
The staff at Casa Alma were friendly and helpful and our overall experience was extremely good.
Ms Jill Norman, United Kingdom September 2020
Casa Alma was everything we hoped for and the local chefs had our whole party fat and happy.
SG, United States of America September 2019
The amazing views and incredible sunset made hard to leave Casa Alma!
IB, United States of America September 2019
