The olive press
11 Guests
5 Bedrooms
7 Bathrooms
Balù is an 18th century frantoio surrounded by olive groves, lawns, citrus trees and a fabulous pool. Tastefully decorated and with plenty of voluminous living space inside and out, the imposing building and its calming grounds provide an ideal base for a relaxing family holiday in close proximity to the sandy beaches and archaeological site of Selinunte.
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Keyholder highlights
- Large pool and gardens
- Roomy interiors
- Seclusion, peace and quiet
- Excellent outdoor living
Gallery
Ariel views of Balù
The lovely pool at Balu, where you may well end up spending most of your waking hours.
The gorgeous, luxuriant gardens of Balu, with the house to the left and the pool just visible to the right.
The pool is secluded by leafy vegetation.
The dreamy al fresco dining area and a sitting area on the lawn.
The splendid pool. Ready for a dip?
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
- If the villa is booked at full occupancy: a daily cleaning service (3 hours/day, 6 days a week, excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays) and a mid-week linen change
- If the villa is booked at reduced occupancy: a mid-week cleaning and linen change service
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
- Tourist taxes (tassa di soggiorno) levied by many town councils in Italy. The amount varies by location and usually amounts to between €1-€5 per person per night
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The Area
Balù is located just 10km from the superb archaeological site of Selinunte and a host of sandy beaches, including those at Triscina, Marinella di Selinunte, the Foce del Belice Nature Reserve and Porto Palo. For amenities, the town of Castelvetrano is about 5 minutes' drive away.
The surrounding countryside is given over to vast tracts of olive groves and vineyards producing some of the best olive oil and wine anywhere in the Mediterranean.
Apart from the aforementioned archaeological site of Selinunte (which is highly recommended), other nearby attractions include the Cave di Cusa, a fascinating quarry from which the columns for Selinunte's temples were cut. A short drive will take you to the busy fishing port, historic centre and north African Kasbah of Mazara del Vallo, where you may dine on excellent fish couscous after taking a look at the world-famous Dancing Satyr, a stunning bronze Greek statue from the 3rd century BC that came up in the nets of one of the local fishermen in 1998. Just up the west coast, meanwhile, is Marsala, once an important Phoenician, Greek and Roman city, and more recently famous for its dessert wine, first produced by the Englishman John Woodhouse.
Also within very easy reach are Segesta, Palermo, Erice, Trapani, The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento and a host of other places of cultural interest.
