Villa San Cataldo is paradise. Salvatore has created an oasis on the Tyrrhenian sea. The grounds of the villa are verdant bliss with sweeping and unobstructed sea, mountain, and garden views. Beautiful manicured ornamental plants and trees cover the private resort setting - simply amazing - the space is huge. The pool, outdoor kitchen, and everything is wonderful.
The location was fantastic - a great base for western Sicily. Just far enough from Palermo, wonderfully convenient to the airport (with no air traffic noise) and outstanding restaurants, grocery, and top Sicilian bakeries close. We swam at the free public beach, a three minute drive, daily. There are local preserves, hiking, beaches, and grottos all quite close. But, you may never want to leave the oasis that is the villa. I ran daily on the local roads, the area is lovely. WIFI was very fast with no complications and there is a very nice T.V.
Salvatore is a Sicilian legend; a consummate host (also, with perfect English!) We were welcomed and treated with exceptional grace, like family, and received honest and helpful recommendations for experiencing any part of the islands. We are most grateful for his generosity and help.
I would recommend this villa to even the most discriminating travelers. Thank you again, Salvatore, for memories that feel like a magical, tropical dream. A scintillating experience.
Best wishes to you, your family, and beautiful Sicily.
C.R.Nelson, Madison, WI, USA