Chirchiaro is available exclusively through The Thinking Traveller
In the peaceful western hills
8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Keyholder highlights
- Breathtaking vistas
- Panoramic infinity pool
- Pastoral peace
- 0-mile produce from the organic farm
- A quintessential Sicilian country retreat
- Close to sights including Segesta
Gallery
Aerial views of Chirchiaro
Approaching the house.
The pool from another angle.
Looking from the lawned pool area towards the house.
Chirchiaro and its pool with a backdrop of hills and fields.
A shady spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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 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
- Access to our award winning local support, knowledge and personal recommendations during your stay
- 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 mid-week cleaning service and linen change (the latter is available on request)
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
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The Area
Chirchiaro is situated in the rolling hills of western Sicily, a few kilometres as the crow flies from historic Salemi and just 30 minutes from the ancient Greek temple and theatre of Segesta.
The owner's organic farm, which surrounds the property, produces extra virgin olive oil, wine, honey, fruit and vegetables, all of which guests can sample during their stay. And if you're there during the grape and olive harvests, you'll be able to take part or watch.
Paths lead out directly from the property to the Baronia Forest, which has over 8km of walking trails. From the top, it is possible to see the ancient Greek theatre of the Segesta in the distance. We warmly recommend you explore the paths, taking with you a picnic of homegrown produce, local cheeses, cured meats and bread.
The nearest small town for shops and amenities is Vita, just a 10-minute drive away, while for cultural day trips, Chirchiaro is ideally placed for exploring the many treasures of western Sicily, thanks to its relative proximity to both legs of the A29 motorway (one running between Mazara del Vallo and Palermo, the other between Trapani and Palermo).
of Segesta (mentioned above) is just over the hill to the north, while the fascinating archaeological sites of Selinunte and Cave di Cusa (where the columns for the temples were hewn from a quarry) are about 40 minutes' drive away to the south.
Western Sicily's major historic towns, including Trapani, Marsala, Erice and Palermo are all between 50 and 80 minutes' drive away.
For a day on the beach you can choose north - 45-55 minutes to Castellammare del Golfo and Scopello, 80 minutes to idyllic San Vito lo Capo - or south - 45-55 minutes to the long sandy beaches of the Selinunte and Menfi.
For art lovers, a trip to New Gibellina and the ruins of Old Gibellina is highly recommended. The former brims with open-air installations, while the latter, which was destroyed by an earthquake, is home to the world-famous Cretto di Burri. In 2026, the two sites have been chosen as Italy's Capital of Contemporary Art.
The ruins of Old Poggioreale - now a ghost town - also make for a fascinating day out, combined with the Gibellinas. Guests staying at Chirchiaro might be interested in a tour of Gibellina and Poggioreale with an expert English-speaking guide.
Getting to and around
Palermo airport:
78km-48miles-55minsTrapani airport:
47km-30miles-50minsCatania airport:
288km-180miles-3hr40Comiso airport:
230km-145miles-3hr30Nearest shops, amenities:
10mins drive in Vita or 25mins drive in SalemiSegesta:
17km-10miles-30minsSelinunte:
40km-25miles-40minsGibellina Nuova:
8.4km-5.2miles-15minsGibellina Vecchia and Poggioreale Vecchia:
17km-11miles-40/45minsNearest beaches:
Marinella di Selinunte - 38km-24miles-45mins; Menfi - 48km-30miles-55mins; Castellammare del Golfo - 28km-17.5miles-45mins; Scopello - 34km-21miles-45mins; San Vito lo Capo - 63km-39miles-1hr20Palermo:
80km-65miles-1hr20Trapani:
42km-26miles-50minsMarsala:
45km-28miles-1hr5Erice:
52km-32miles-1hr5From the Guest Book
Read the insightful reviews from travellers who have experienced this villa and our service firsthand.
What did we love about Chirchiaro? The beautiful views. The perfect clean infinity pool. The well-kept garden and orchard. The well-equipped kitchen. It was very comfortable and quiet and we received a very generous welcome hamper. We had a relaxing, quiet, comfortable and sunny stay with breakfast and lunches outside and log fires in the evening. Would we return? Yes.
VF October 2025
Chirchiaro is in an exceptionally beautiful position, high on a hill with commanding views for miles. Its outlook is frankly breathtaking. There are also easy walks in the woods behind the house to the very top of the hill with views in all directions - and those gentle hilltop breezes can be very welcome. The house itself has been designed as a comfortable home not just a holiday house, so has really everything you could possibly need for a relaxing stay, in any weather. We just couldn't fault it! This was the second time we had stayed in the house and it again met all our expectations and more.
VC September 2025
Chirchiaro is an incredibly beautiful house in a stunning location. It's perfect in every way, inside and out. It's well-equipped, has stunning views and a lovely pool, and is very quiet. It can't be faulted! We would return because it's just gorgeous and very relaxing!
VC October 2024
Chirchiaro had been exceptionally and thoughtfully prepared, with gorgeous table arrangements and flowers in every room. The oil, wine, honey, vegetables from the farm and other treats from the owners were very much appreciated by all of us. It is a beautiful house for a relaxing family break. The views are glorious and the pool is lovely. The generosity of the owners and the cook's meals meant that we ate extremely well, and the cooking lesson with Signora Antonella was a real highlight of our stay.
SP October 2024
We had a superb experience from start to finish! Chirchiaro was stunning (which I knew as I had been before) and the Villa Specialists were incredibly responsive and helpful at all times.
Verified guest, August 2024
We particularly appreciated the cleanliness of Chirchiaro, which was really exceptional. As keen cooks, we loved that the kitchen was so well equipped - again exceptional.
ES, United Kingdom September 2022
Excellent
4.7/5
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