The Moorish castle
8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
An intriguing, welcoming, refined and luxurious castle in a location that is central to all that is best of western Sicily, Al Jafar offers wonderful views of the sea, the Egadi Islands and Erice, an ancient walled garden with stunning pool, furnishings and fittings of the highest standard, and discreet, efficient service that is the hallmark of Sicilian hospitality. Have a read of this article on The Financial Times featuring Al Jafar (subscription needed).
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Keyholder highlights
- Historic castle
- 18m-long pool
- Wide-open views
- Intriguing architecture
- Luxuriant walled gardens
- Children's play area and pool
Gallery
Aerial views of Al Jafar.
Al Jafar's superb pool is set in a charming sunken garden.
A stunning view of the property.
The main courtyard where you will most likely take your meals.
The elegantly slender pool stretching out before you.
Just across a country track is Al Jafar's very own children's garden.
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 to assist you during your stay and 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 daily cleaning service (up to 4 hours/day, 6 days a week excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays) and a mid-week linen change
- Breakfast service including the cost of the ingredients (except Sundays and Bank Holidays)
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
From the Guest Book
Read the insightful reviews from travellers who have experienced this villa and our service firsthand.
We had a wonderful stay at Al Jafar! The villa is stunning and is even more beautiful in person than in the photos. The villa staff were so kind and went above and beyond to ensure we had the perfect stay. And they put so much effort into their wonderful breakfasts. We highly recommend The Thinking Traveller and Al Jafar and can't wait to return soon.
Javana Kuvac September 2025
What stood out about Al Jafar was the architecture and the pool. Sum up our stay in a few words? Simple, caring, top-notch, generous, beautiful.
Mans Marlind September 2025
Al Jafar is a fantastic characterful property with friendly, efficient staff and impeccable service. We had a wonderful stay again.
JH July 2025
Al Jafar is a spectacular villa and the house manager is absolutely fantastic. The castle and the grounds are enchanting and time spent on the property was great, especially when enjoying meals served by the wonderful staff.
LR June 2025
What stood out about Al Jafar were the beautiful gardens and pool area and the outstanding service from the staff at the villa. The breakfasts and the in-villa dinners were amazing.
Verified guest, June 2025
We had a great holiday at Al Jafar, thank you. The villa and all staff were excellent. A special mention to house manager for looking after us all so well.
Verified guest, September 2025
Excellent
4.7/5
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The Area
Al Jafar is ideally situated for an exploration of Western Sicily. The nearby towns of Trapani, Erice and Marsala all boast beautifully restored centres with fascinating histories and some great restaurants. The Phoenecian island of Mozia is just a few km away, as are the beautiful salt pans where migrating flamingoes nest. There are a couple of beaches in and around Trapani itself while the one at nearby San Vito Lo Capo is one of the finest anywhere in the Med. A day trip or two to beautiful Favignana and the Egadi Islands is a must: a 15-minute hydrofoil trip and you'll be in an island paradise of beaches, idyllic coves and transparent waters! If all that weren't enough, the dramatic Greek sites of Segesta and Selinunte are within easy striking distance too.
