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Three nicely restored self-catering apartments are set in the towers of a 19th-century castle with crenellated towers, stained glass, pretty gardens and a farm producing olive oil. Mountain bike and hike on marked trails or walk in to Castelbuono.

The estate produces figs, strawberries and olive oil, while the 4-star hotel rooms and apartments with terracotta floors and kitchenettes are grouped around tranquil gardens. Pool, tennis courts and horseback riding.

Located between Palermo and Monreale, in what is known as the “Golden Valley”. The spacious rooms have terracotta and majolica tiled floors.

This 17th-century baglio sits on the slopes below Erice. Rooms are laid out around a stone courtyard and boast original stone walls, exposed beams, terracotta floors and traditional rugs.

This 4-star holiday village along the sandy coast at Marina di Ragusa offers 100 camping spots, a 20-room hotel, 5 apartments and 14 bungalows. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, swimming pools, playground, tennis, volleyball and beach access.

A 3-star campsite with spots for tents and caravans, swimming pool, tennis and access to the beach below. Facilities include a bar, self-service restaurant and a small market.

This camping village is near the sandy beach at Marzamemi with 250 camping spots, 12 rooms, 32 apartments and 32 bungalows. Facilities include public telephones, infirmary, restaurant, bar and market. Activities include children’s games, tennis, volleyball, water-skiing and beach access.

A 3-star campsite with 300 camping spots and 120 rooms with terraces. Activities include a pool, tennis, volleyball; a sandy beach, restaurant, infirmary and camper service.

This campsite provides 160 tent and caravan spots, bungalows for rent, adult and children’s pool, tennis, restaurant and beach access.

About 16 km (12 miles) from Agrigento in a little seaside village. The modern hotel, run by priests, sits right on the beach, and many rooms have a terrace. Simple restaurant, bar and parking.