The house of wellbeing
6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Set high on a hill overlooking the coastline west of Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples, Il Canneto is a stylishly designed modern villa offering peace and quiet and a superb panoramic infinity pool. The fabulous views take in the sparkling sea and the Sicilian landscape immortalized in the books of Inspector Montalbano!
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Keyholder highlights
- Panoramic infinity pool
- Commanding sea views
- Stylish, spacious interiors
- Hammam and gym
- Nature reserve setting
Gallery
Welcome to Il Canneto.
The glorious pool and the views out across Torre Salsa Nature Reserve to the sea.
Il Canneto in all its glory!
The nearby paradisiacal beach of Torre Salsa.
The shady main terrace has plenty of space for everyone.
Torre Salsa, Sicily
Il Canneto
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The Area
Il Canneto is situated on the southwest coast of Sicily midway between Agrigento, famous for the archaeological site of the Valley of the Temples, and Sciacca, a working fishing town with a well preserved historic centre and some excellent restaurants. A little further west along the coast past Sciacca, is another superb archaeological site, that of Selinunte.
The gorgeous long sandy beaches of the Torre Salsa Nature Reserve and Eraclea Minoa (which also has an impressive archaeological site) are just a few kilometres away, while if you head inland, you will find some historic hill-top towns, such as Caltabellotta, and the stunningly positioned castle of Mussomeli.
Palermo airport:
150km-94miles-1hr45Trapani airport:
150km-95miles-1hr50Catania airport:
195km-120miles-2hr30Comiso airport:
140km-88miles-2hr15Nearest sandy beach at Torre Salsa Nature Reserve:
6km-4miles-10minsNearest shops and restaurants in Montallegro:
10mins driveAgrigento:
30km-19miles-35minsSciacca:
36km-23miles-35minsSelinunte:
71km-44miles-1hr10minsLocal 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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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.
Il Canneto was gorgeous and our overall holiday was wonderful. What stood out were the views, the grounds, and how quiet it was.
NR September 2024
Il Canneto was beautiful and spacious. We loved the position on top of a mountain and overlooking the sea as well as the privacy. The Thinking Traveller is a truly exceptional leader in the vacation rental industry! The customer service experience was extraordinary. They were an invaluable part of our travel and activity planning. From the weeks leading up to our travel until after our check out, The Thinking Traveller team communicated with us exceptionally well!
NS June 2024
We had a really wonderful experience at Il Canneto all in all. We have loved our time in Sicily.
RF, United Kingdom October 2022
Il Canneto was exactly what we needed. It was quiet, remote and very relaxing.
NW, United States of America June 2022
Il Canneto is a very nice house with a great view. All in all very good!
SM, Germany October 2021
The staff at Il Canneto was extremely nice and helpful.
IS, Germany August 2021
