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La Foresteria Planeta Estate

La Foresteria Planeta Estate
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Situated in the heart of south west Sicily, La Foresteria is owned and run by the Planeta family, wine and olive oil makers for 500 years. Nestled amongst vineyards and olive groves, there are 14 guest rooms, restaurant and bar, pool, cooking classes and wine tours.

  • Number of Rooms:
    14
  • Nearest Airport:
    Palermo 105km
  • Nearest Town:
    Menfi 7km
  • Nearest Beach:
    Porto Palo 5km
  • Available Board Basis:
    BB
  • WiFi:
    Yes, Free of Charge
  • Swimming Pool:
    1, Freshwater, Unheated
  • Pool/Beach Towels:
    Yes, Free of Charge
  • Gym:
    Yes, Free of Charge
  • Air Con:
    Yes
  • Babysitting:
    Yes, Extra Cost
  • City Tax:
    Yes, Paid Locally
  • Parking:
    Yes
  • Rep Service:
    Telephone

AT A GLANCE

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Discover Sicily’s winemaking tradition, relax by the pool or on the beach and treat yourself to Sicilian cuisine and authentic family hospitality.  

A stay at La Foresteria will be a special kind of holiday with the chance to experience a Sicilian cooking course, visit the Planeta Wine Cellar and the possibility of wine and olive oil tasting and tours.  

The resort has a lovely restaurant and pool area to enjoy the surrounding countryside views and bikes to explore the nearby olive groves and vineyards.  

It will suit both couples and families wishing to experience Sicily’s cuisine and culture.  Car hire essential. 

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Accommodation

The guest rooms are all different and furnished with warm Mediterranean fabrics, in a typical traditional Sicilian style and surrounded by herb gardens, some with lovely views over the vineyards to the sea beyond.

Standard Room(20m 2 ) bedroom with king size bed and en suite bathroom

Pool Suite(23-24m 2 ) located on the first floor, close to the swimming pool, these suites have a king size bed or 2 queen size beds, en suite shower room and furnished balcony

Room with View(20m 2 ) king size bedroom on the first floor with en suite bath/shower room and a furished terrace

Junior Suite(20-27m 2 , up to sleeping   2 adults + 2 children up to 12 years) bedroom with either a king size bed or 2 queen size beds, all located on the ground floor, en suite bath/shower room and furnished terrace.  

Junior Suite Deluxe(29-35m 2 , sleeping 2 adults + 3 children up to 12 years) on the ground floor with 2 queen size beds, en suite bath or shower room and furnished terrace

All the rooms have en suite bathroom with bath/and or shower, air conditioning/heating, Sky TV, telephone, iPod dock, coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, minibar, laundry service (extra cost), cot (on request) and terrace.

There is a dining room with convivial table and garden room overlooking the vineyards, both serving a buffet breakfast with an array of local delicacies and contemporary Sicilian cuisine with  Chef Angelo Pumilia interpreting traditional recipes of Casa Planeta and combining the rich food culture of the island to offer a menu and two tasting itineraries. 

The restaurant is also open to non-residents. The staff can offer child-friendly menu suggestions and cater for any food allergy or intolerance.

The outdoor swimming pool has a terrace with sunbeds, parasols and poolside bar overlooking the vineyards. There is a fitness and Wellness centre equipped with exercise bikes, treadmills and body-machines, Turkish bath and massage treatments are available (extra cost).  

Guests have complimentary access to the Insula Beach Club with sunbeds, parasols, showers (June - September) among the dunes on Lido Fiori (5km), which has a blue flag award.  The Beach Club has limited sunbeds and parasols for guests which include beach towels, WiFi, parking, changing rooms with showers and a solarium. There is also a small restaurant, bar service on the beach serving drinks and light snacks, a small boutique shop and an area for wellness treatments.

Bikes are available for adults and children to explore the nearby nature trails running through the vineyards and olive groves.

The reception can arrange local activities such as golf, tennis, horse riding, fishing, sailing, flights over the coast and babysitting (all extra cost). There is a guest lounge with reading area, TV, computers and games and a wine room for tasting sessions.  There is also a electric vehicle charging point.

La Foresteria offers One Day Experiences that combines wine, food and nature. Guests will be divided into small groups and choose from cooking classes, wine tasting, olive oil tasting, bike and walking tours from 10:30am to 12:30pm.

The morning activities will end with a refreshing aperitif served on the terrace overlooking the vineyards, followed by a lunch prepared by our chef Angelo Pumilia (extra cost).

Chef Angelo Pumilia’s cooking classes explore Sicily’s rich culinary traditions, founded on the use of locally sourced ingredients, extra virgin olive oil, native vegetables and herbs. Each class ends with a communal lunch served with a selection of fine wines. Participants can choose from a range of demonstrations or hands-on classes, extra cost:

The Cookery of Casa Planeta  
3 hours, €140/€160 per person
 
Street Food
2 hours, €120 per person
 
The Pasta
2 hours, €120 per person
 
Herb Garden
2 hours, €150 per person
 
From the Vegetable Garden to the Table
2 hours 30 minutes, €120 per person

Planeta’s Wine Tours (extra cost) are tailored to satisfy the seasoned tourist and the enthusiastic novice alike with a journey through different traditions and flavours to explore local culinary practices, artisanship and the rich history of 6 regions in Sicily.

Tasting sessions are available as well as lunches and refreshments inspired by the culinary traditions of the Planeta family.

Visits to the vineyards and the winery with a variety of tours start from €35pp including guided wine tasting, tasting 3 olive oils and aperitif with appetizers and typical products. Guided trekking on Mount Etna also available.

Guests can enjoy tasting sessions, cooking classes and themed menus dedicated to olive oil (extra cost).  During the harvest and milling season, guests can book a tour of La Caparrina and sample the new freshly pressed oil.

Menfi is in the Province of Agrigento in the south west of  Sicily, located about 70km southwest of Palermo. The town, which is 3km from the coast, was devastated by an earthquake in 1968 and still to this day has derelict streets.  

It is 7km to the coast at Porto Palo, a fishing village and summer resort with a beach and a few restaurants.  

The Greek archaeological site of Selinunte is 15km away and The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento 88km, both well worth visiting. 

All prices from are based on accommodation only. Flights, transfers and car hire are priced separately.

Opening Date:  8th March 2025
Closing Date:  9th November 2025
Arrival/Departure Day:  ANY
Check In:  2PM
Check Out:  11AM
Included in Price:  Accommodation as Stated, Just Sicily Rep Service and Emergency Number
Not Included in Price:  Flights, Transfers, Car Hire, Travel Insurance and City Tax

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