General
A real cool and comfortable retreat from the glorious sunshine that this wonderful region of Sicily is famed for, Il Canto della Pace offers a real taste of Italian family life.
The large and very elegant veranda with its timber beamed pitched roof and plush furnishings means the entire family can make full use of this outdoor area. Dining al fresco is a way of life in Sicily and Il Canto della Pace is no exception.
The 9 x 4.5 meter swimming pool with it's jacuzzi corner and bathing area is a great way to cool off in the height of the summer sun. And relaxing in the beautiful gardens is a real treat; brimming with lush green lawns and plants, trees and flowers of colour, size and scent.
Step inside and you enter a real Italian gem of a property, with traditional ceramic floors and timber beamed ceilings. The owners have carefully and considerately furnished and decorated the villa with a real focus on the home and comfort.
Just 5km from the beautiful beach of Guidaloca, Il Canto della Pace is ideally located to enjoy the white sands and turquoise waters, the bustling atmosphere, history and facilities of Castellammare del Golfo itself and yet appreciate the peace and tranquillity that abounds when nestled amongst the mountains of Trapani.
Location
The pretty little picturesque town of Castellammare del Golfo bursts with energy and activity during the summer months. This coastal town roughly translated as Sea Fortress of the Gulf, sits in the famous gulf of Northwest Sicily.
Its harbour is dominated by its castle, claiming both Arab and Norman heritage, and is one of the town’s biggest tourist attractions with an interesting little museum (free entrance). There is a wonderful array of restaurants, pizzeria’s & bars here where you can enjoy a hand-made gelato or a refreshing Sicilian granita. You can also catch a boat excursion including a trip that sails around the peninsula allowing you to see the national park of Zingaro and the hilltop town of Scopello from the sea.
The harbour is a hive of activity during the morning with fisherman in their typical blue and white boats, as they return with their catch of the day to supply the local restaurants and markets.
If you wish to explore a little further afield for a real taste of Sicily, then Castellammare del Golfo is an excellent base for exploring. The nearby city of Trapani was almost all but destroyed during WWII, however the old town is still worth a visit including the restored Cattedrale di San Lorenzo.
The small collection of islands known as the Egadi Islands, lie just off Trapani’s coastline and two of these islands are just a 30 minute boat trip away, where one can swim, dive, cycle and explore.
But a trip to this region would not be complete without experiencing the capital of Palermo. Layered with history there are almost too many things here to see, the Cathedral and Catacombs of Cappucini sit comfortably next to The Modern Art Gallery and Teatro Massimo, Italy’s largest indoor theatre.
Layout
Ground floor: - Open plan spacious sitting room with wood burner, diner & well equipped kitchen
- 1 x double bedroom
- 1 x twin bedroom
- 1 x single bedroom
- Shower room
Outside:
- Swimming pool - 9 x 4.5 meters
- Covered veranda
- Barbecue
- Parking area
- Airconditioning is only in the sitting room and double bedroom
- Electricity consumption (which covers air-conditioning and heating) over and above 100 KW per week is payable locally at the rate of Euros 0,50 per KW.
Minimum 5 night stays between October and May available on request