Mandranova
FODOR’S EXPERT REVIEW
Set amid a vast olive grove, this tranquil rural retreat feels as if it's in the middle of nowhere yet is just a 20-minute drive from the UNESCO-listed temples of Agrigento. Rooms combine contemporary minimalism with original details (exposed sandstone walls, tiled floors, wooden beams) while the reception rooms in the main house—warmed by open fires in winter—have the feel of a refined aristocratic home, with old photographs, original stone floors, original paintings, intriguing sculptures, and a collection of rural curios. There is also a gorgeous pool, and the owner, Silvia, hosts cooking lessons and olive oil tastings. In autumn, you can take part in the olive harvest. The dining offerings include breakfast, homemade cakes, seasonal fruits, and simple lunches of home-baked bread, salads, and local cheeses. The restaurant serves a four-course dinner (whose menu changes every day) in the evenings. In good weather, you can eat outside on the romantically lit cobbled terrace.
