Planeta, Foresteria South west Sicily

We are delighted to announce our new location in Sicily; La Foresteria di Planeta. Situated in South West Sicily it sits alone on a hill with a spectacular view overlooking an expanse of coast line. Surrounded by the internationally renowned Planeta vineyards and olive groves stretching to the beach of Capparrina on the crystalline sea at Menfi.

The Sicilian diet uses the quintessential Mediterranean ingredients; fruit and vegetables ripened in the hot sun, the treasures of the surrounding seas and a tradition of baking. All this combined with lush, aromatic olive oil makes it one of the world's healthiest cuisines.

A week for guests to really experience Southern Sicily with its atmosphere of an earlier, calmer time where traditions, food and the slow pace of life have barely changed in a century.

One rarely encounters a tourist in this hidden part of Sicily. La Foresteria has fourteen generous rooms with their own private terrace and is surrounded by a Mediterranean herb garden, it has a wonderful swimming pool and a stunning state of the art kitchen. It provides the perfect location to host delicious Sicilian cookery holidays.

We take a day out to visit Palermo, the beautiful island capital with its bustling markets and faded grandeur. Palermo is slowly being restored to its former architectural glory, honouring its 2000 years as a wealthy and powerful port.

Here we visit a market bursting with the produce of this fertile island and its surrounding seas; shop in Ironmongers Row, renowned for its range of metal kitchenware; test the best gelateria in town; street eat pannelle and arancini; and still find time for lunch.

Optional trips include those to Selenunte and the Valley of Temples at Agrigento, two of the finest monumental sites outside Greece. A week here in Sicily is run on a most informal basis, reflecting the very charm and laid back style of the island itself.

With Olive oil tasting, wine tasting, long lunches and dinners, a meal at a wonderful seafood restaurant on the beach you will soak up the true flavor of Sicily.