Marettimo Residence

Top choice in Western Sicily


Lovingly landscaped with bougainvillea, palms and herbs, this hillside complex south of the port is ideal for families or anyone wishing to linger a while on Marettimo. Each of the 44 apartments comes with a kitchen and porch. It has a small swimming pool, a pair of spa baths, a kids playground, cafe, barbecue area and multilingual library.

One night a week, Bolognese owner Fausto hosts a dinner in which local fishermen and their families provide the food and guests pay the fishermen directly. The residence is open year-round and guests can choose between self-catering or B&B.


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