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Villas in Selinunte

Live an extraordinary experience among Greek myths and legends in Selinunte! We have picked the most comfortable and well-positioned villas in Selinunte, on the South-west Sicilian coast, for you in this catalogue.

Staying in one of our villas in Selinunte means living just a few metres away from the largest archaeological site in Europe! Indeed, the archaeological site of Selinunte extends for 270 hectares (667,185 acres)!

Look now at our catalogue of Selinunte villas and pick your favourite!

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Villas in Selinunte

Villas in Selinunte

History of Selinunte 

Our expert team has carefully selected our collection of villas in Selinunte to make you live the most authentic experience ever in this fantastic area of Sicily!

Selinunte is one of Sicily’s great Greek archaeological sites. It is located in the southwestern part of Sicily and has stood abandoned for most of its history. Specifically, it is located in the territory of Castelvetrano inside the Trapani district.

Selinunte was founded in the VII century B.C by Greeks coming from Megara Hyblaea and it was spread over a couple of low hills on the seashore.

The town was expanded during the VI and V centuries  B.C., that is the period in which its large temples were built. The Carthaginians attacked Selinunte in 409 B.C. and ruined many of its buildings, and this marked the end of a great city from an architectural point of view.

The destruction of the site was aggravated by the fact that, during the Middle Ages, several earthquakes occurred. The site was then forgotten until it was rediscovered around the XVI century.

During the XIX century, numerous archaeological excavations were made, and they still continue to this day thanks to the great number of fascinating finds.

Today, the site covers around 270 hectares, and can be divided into the following areas:

  • The Acropolis in the centre, which consists of temples and fortifications;
  • The Gaggera Hill in the West, which involves the sanctuary of Malophoros;
  • The Mannuzza Hill in the north, which includes ancient housing;
  • The East Hill in the east, which involves other temples, and the necropolis.

Living in Selinunte and our selection of villas in Selinunte

If you want to immerse yourself in the history and traditions of this fantastic location, you should visit the old town centre with its small streets during the day to see the characteristic shops and bars and taste some local specialities.

Moreover, we recommend you visit the Archaeological Park and discover its beauty. Visiting this site in Selinunte means taking a plunge into the past and immersing oneself in a particularly evocative atmosphere, despite the fact that some 2,500 years have passed since its destruction.

Furthermore, we highly advise you to visit the uncontaminated beaches of Selinunte such as Pineta, Scalo di Bruca, Asinello Reserve and so on.

Also, the province of Trapani is one of the most beautiful and interesting destinations for summer holidays: amazing coasts, crystal clear sea and gorgeous seaside villages such as Selinunte. Our selection of villas in Selinunte are choosed by guests who visit this charming seaside village in the area of Trapani.

Selinunte villas offer an authentic and comfortable stay experience, with large open spaces and designed interiors. Many of the villas in Selinunte boast a privileged position, overlooking the sea and the enchanting Sicilian coast. The history of Selinunte and its ancient architecture attracts thousands of tourists every year who want to combine history and relaxation for their holidays: don’t wait any longer and take a look now at our catalogue of Selinunte Villas!

Tourist tour in Selinunte

Selinunte is well-known for the Greek ruins, and its uncontaminated beaches, but many other places worth visiting.

You should also visit its historic centre where you can admire the lovely small streets, smell the local flavours, and taste the typical dishes. If you want to buy fresh seafood, we recommend you go to Scalo di Bruca square, where there is an open fish market every morning!

In addition, you should visit Marinella di Selinunte, Triscina di Selinunte and Belice Nature Reserve, a protected natural area vast 241 hectares around the Belice River long 77 km (47,8456 miles).

Browse our collection of villas in Selinunte and find your perfect estate!