Il Giardino delle Aloe

Western Sicily


Only 200m by footpath from Grotta Perciata beach, this family-friendly agriturismo is beautifully landscaped, with lush lawns, herb gardens and desert plants, including several aloe species. Each of the seven apartments (including one built into a tufa cave) comes with full kitchen. There's an on-site restaurant (breakfast €5, half-board per adult/child €30/15), and rental bikes (€5) are available for the easy 3km commute into Favignana town.


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