Farm, Food, and the Soul of Sicily
Key Highlights
Olive Grove Tour and Tasting
Cooking Classes
A Day at the Beach
Boat Trip Along the Coast
Sports and Activities
More about this escape
Mandranova is a working farm and guesthouse that has been in the same family for generations. The estate is surrounded by olive groves and Mediterranean gardens, and the pace of life here is calm and unhurried. Guests can join olive oil tours, cooking classes, and boat trips, or simply spend time at the pool and explore the grounds. Every meal at the on-site restaurant is made using ingredients grown and produced right on the farm. The atmosphere throughout is warm, personal, and nothing like a standard hotel. If this kind of working farm pace appeals to you, A Luxury Farm Stay in the Suffolk Countryside offers a similar feel in the English countryside.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to the Farm
After checking in, a slow walk through the olive groves and gardens is a good way to get a feel for the estate. As the afternoon moves toward evening, the terrace is the right place to be with a drink in hand and the grove stretching out ahead. Dinner at the restaurant that night, made from the farm's own ingredients and family recipes, is a warm and easy start to the stay.
Meals: Dinner at the farm restaurant
Activities: Estate walk, terrace drinks at sunset
Day 2: Olives, Cooking, and the Pool
Breakfast at the farm starts the morning before heading out for the olive oil tasting Sicily experience, going from the grove to the mill and ending with a tasting of the estate's own oils. A buffet lunch follows, and then the Sicily cooking class with Gabriele fills the afternoon with classic Sicilian dishes made from fresh garden ingredients. The evening winds down by the pool or on the terrace with a glass of local wine.
Meals: Breakfast, buffet lunch, dinner at the farm restaurant
Activities: Olive grove tour and tasting, cooking class
Day 3: Fresh Air and the Sea
The morning is free for a bike ride or a walk before the day gets going. A picnic from the farm team and a few hours at one of the nearby beaches make the afternoon a very easy and enjoyable one. Dinner back at the estate is a satisfying close to a day spent mostly outside.
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch at the beach, dinner at the farm restaurant
Activities: Cycling or walking, beach visit with farm picnic
Day 4: One Last Morning at Mandranova
Breakfast at the farm starts the final day before the motorboat trip heads out along the coast around Licata, with lunch and drinks on board and great scenery throughout. Back at the estate in the afternoon, a quiet walk through the groves or a last hour by the pool is a calm way to wrap up before checking out. Mandranova is a hard place to leave, and most people are already thinking about coming back before they have packed their bags.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch on board the boat
Activities: Motorboat trip along the Licata coast, pool, farewell walk through the olive groves
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Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
Accommodation & Meals
3 nights accommodation at Mandranova Farm in the selected room category
Breakfast at the farm each morning
Lunch at the farm restaurant
Dinner at the farm restaurant using farm-grown and produced ingredients
Welcome drink on arrival
Included Activities
Guided walk through olive groves and Mediterranean gardens
Sunset drinks on the terrace
Access to the farm's outdoor swimming pool
Free walking trails throughout the estate
Beach access and picnic preparation from the farm team
Not Included
Optional Activities with Additional Cost
Olive grove tour and oil tasting
Sicily cooking class with Gabriele
Motorboat trip along the Licata coast
Mountain bike rental
Personal Expenses
Alcoholic beverages beyond the welcome drink
Personal purchases and souvenirs
Tips and gratuities for staff and guides
Transportation & Insurance
Flights to and from Sicily
Airport or station transfers to the farm
Travel insurance coverage
Car rental for independent travel
Professional photography permits
Good to Know
Reserving Special Activities
The olive tour, cooking class, and boat trip fill up quickly, so book them as soon as you make your room reservation. Request them when you check in at the farm.
Packing Essentials
Wear sturdy walking shoes with good traction for exploring the olive groves and farm paths. Bring lightweight, breathable clothes, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Pack swimwear and a light jacket for evenings since it can cool down after sunset.
Food Allergies and Dietary Needs
Every meal comes from the farm's own production and gardens. Tell the restaurant team about any allergies or dietary restrictions at check-in so the kitchen can prepare alternative dishes for you.
Getting to Nearby Beaches
The closest beaches are just a short drive away. The farm team will pack a picnic lunch for you if you want to spend the day at the coast. Alternatively, you can take the motorboat trip, which includes lunch and drinks on board.
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About your stay
Mandranova
Mandranova Farm is a family-run estate on the southern coast of Sicily, and it feels more like a home than a hotel. The farm makes its own extra virgin olive oil, grows its own ingredients, and shares its kitchen with guests who want to learn real Sicilian cooking. Warm hospitality, great food, and open countryside make this one of the most wholesome places to stay on the island.
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