With sea views, landscaped Mediterranean gardens and four-star amenities, this salmon-pink Liberty-style villa on a hilltop in Licata's western outskirts makes a comfortable overnight stop. The villa's excellent restaurant, La Bottega (meals €35 to €40) is also open to outside guests for lunch and dinner daily.
Villa Giuliana
Mediterranean Coast
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Nearby Mediterranean Coast attractions
2. Greek Fortifications of Capo Soprano
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Built in 333 BC along Gela's western coastline at Capo Soprano by the tyrant of Syracuse, Timoleon, Gela's ancient Greek fortifications are remarkably…
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Some 500m from the city walls, next to the hospital, are Sicily's only surviving Greek baths, which date from the 4th century BC.
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7. Museo della Mandorla Siciliana
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