Mothia

strategic island of the Phoenicians

Sicily

the most beautiful island of Mediterraneo

Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean and one of the most beautiful lands on the planet. In this region, as perhaps in no other, art, history and culture blend seamlessly with the landscape and give rise to a universe that is worth to discover. In recent years, Sicily has started to exploit its enormous natural, historic and artistic resources, becoming one of the most visited destinations in Italy. From east to west Sicily is a succession of magical scenery perfectly integrated in the architectural landscape that surrounds them. A Mediterranean climate and wild nature, wonderful islands and inlets, active volcanoes, mountains and plains, and the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean …

Mothia, the island of the Phoenicians. Rich and strategic island of the Phoenicians, Mozia is connected to the mainland by a narrow road just below the water surface, only passable at low tide. Otherwise, a boat will take you on the other side within minutes. The island of Mozia (or even Mothia Motya), in the middle of the lagoon, the Lagoon, extends for almost forty-five hectares (since 1984 is the regional natural reserve of the Islands of the Lagoon of Marsala) is enclosed between the north coast of Sicily Marsala and Long Island, facing the salt pans of Trapani. The Island (now San Pantaleo) is a small jewel natural and archaeological heritage, whose name is linked to the Whitaker family, wealthy English merchants who bought the early '900, giving rise to the excavations that have unearthed evidence of great interesse.

But the stop in Mozia is fulfilled with a visit to the Villa Whitaker, now a museum, which not only collect about 10,000 pieces found during excavations, the famous home of lovely young Mozia, a beautiful Greek marble statue of the second half of the fifth century BC, discovered in 1979.

Tettoia - Marsala, Trapani

Holiday house on the beach, 20 metres, with garden and nice furniture.

Deep blue just like the sea, yellow as the sun and azure as the sky. And it is like immerging in the most intense colours of Sicily staying in this lovely small house situated on the southern side of Marsala which is either a really welcoming locality of the Sicilian western coast and a strategic starting point for interesting excursions. From Erice to San Vito Lo Capo, from the Egadi islands to the next and suggestive "saline" (salt deposits) extending along the northern side of the small town of Marsala. La Tettoia is the perfect nest for a couple (although the sofa-bed in the living room may sleep two other people) who like to spare an holiday of its own in absolute relax by breathing the sea-perfumed air. The beautiful and wide sandy beach is at a distance of just 30 metres from the entrance of this little house protected by an enclosure wall assuring the gests a perfect privacy and secluding them from the other holiday accommodations raising beyond the fencing. The large patio -sheltered by a cane-brake and looking onto a lawn -is the ideal place where having breakfast and dinners and also a place pleasantly inviting you to have afternoon siestas. The solar and marked colours of the insides -where develop a tiny kitchen, a functional living-dining room and a bathroom characterized by an accurate style -contribute to make pleasant the house's atmosphere which some ethnic-inspired style pieces of furniture make even warmer. And then… in the so cosy double bedroom your sleeping is guaranteed by the quietness of this place cradled by the soft breathing of the sea.

Villa Acqua Marina - Marsala (Trapani)

holiday house near Trapani, 300metre from the beach, nice furnished, garden

Typical Aeolian style house located a few steps from a beautiful wide sandy beach on the outskirts of Marsala, an ancient and eleganttown on the West coast of Sicily, 30 km South of Trapani. Aquamarina enjoys a convenient location that allows easyexcursions in the interesting surroundings. From Erice, San Vito Lo Capo, the Zingaro nature reserve, the Egadi islands and the nearbycharming salt formations. The house, recently built and characterized by a particular architecture staggered on two levels down. The living area, situated on the ground floor, features a bright living-dining room with a porch overlooking the large terrace and the garden, a modern and wellequipped kitchen and a bathroom. From the living room a staircase leads to the lower floor where there is the sleeping area with three bedrooms and anotherbathroom. The atmosphere is nice, warm and welcoming, equipped with all modern comforts, making Aquamarina the perfectsolution for those who want to spend a pleasant and relaxing stay for couples or family.

Albirosa - Mazara del Vallo (Trapani)

big holiday house in Mazzara del Vallo (Trapani), near the beach, garden.

Modern villa situated on the edge of Mazara del Vallo, a charming seaside town and fishing village on the West coast, 50 km South Trapani. Albirosa enjoys a convenient location that allows you to easily walk to the beautiful sandy beach and the sea and make easy hikes in the interesting surroundings. Nearby the beautiful Marsala, Erice and Sciacca, the archaeological sites of Segesta, Selinunte andAgrigento, the beautiful natural scenery of the Zingaro Nature Reserve and the salt pans of Trapani. The newly built villa is characterized by original architecture and cozy interiors, fresh, well-proportioned with all the modern comforts. The living room with fireplace and kitchen overlooking the large terrace with porch and garden (furniture, barbecue, outdoor shower), while in the more there are two cozy bedroomsand two bathrooms. The property is perfect to live mainly outside, perfect for a family with children who want to spend a relaxing holiday breathing the salty air of the sea.

Baglio Calia - Mazara del Vallo (Trapani)

Baglio in Mazara del Vallo (Trapani, garden, swimming pool, large and spacious room

Baglio Calia is Bed&Breakfast created from a renovation of an ancient “Baglio” near Mazara del Vallo, the city of 100 churches.The rooms available are all different from each other, obtained from the old stables and barns; the manor house is comfortably furnished in Sicilian style, with private bathroom, TV, air conditioning, free parking, daily cleaning.Really nice is also the porch that surrounds all the internal part of the Baglio, with a nice garden furnished with table and chairs. A large swimming pool is also open only for the guest from May to October.Also a restaurant is open on request offering tradition Sicilian dishes!

Resort Portazza - Marsala, Trapani

elegant Bed&Breakfast in Marsala, Trapani, swimming pool, eating, friendly atmosphere

The "Portazza" takes its name from the ancient customs dating back to Roman times, which stood in the place where now the cosy Resort stays.The structure remained unchanged until the recent restoration that gaves a romantic and elegant touch with its interior and lovely furnishing. Portazza have six rooms, including two quads, one triple and three double room. Is advisable also to eat at Portazza, where Anotnio and his wife will make you feel homw away form home!The old place is now able to depend exclusively on renewable energy, thanks to the installation of a complex system that includes solar panels, a cistern to collect rainwater for irrigation of the large garden, and a biomass boiler that uses organic and recycled products for combustion.The villa is located in a strategic position, 2 km from the center of the city of Marsala, the ancient Lilybaeum, and a few miles from the coastline where there are many beaches but also long stretches of beach and wild.It is also easy to reach the major attractions, such Mothia, Segesta, Erice, Valley of the Temples in Agrigento and the Zingaro nature reserve.