Agriturismo Baglio San Nicola

Location: The hotel is praised for its beautiful and tranquil location in the Sicilian countryside, providing an ideal setting for relaxation and scenic views.

We needed a hotel in between Valley of the Temples and Licata, and since I had always wanted to try an agrotourism experience, this seemed just right. When we arrived, it was even more picturesque than I could’ve imagined. Nestled between the olive trees were a historic building and lovely pool area with adequate space between loungers for tranquility. The pool space is lush and with gorgeous views. If you want a drink, there’s a tiny bar area where you can buy fair-priced Sicilian beers, water, and sodas. We spent hours enjoying the pool, taking in the views, and resting after days of hiking and sightseeing in other places. We didn’t fully understand how lunch worked; there are some cultural differences. If you wish to order it, it’s sit down at a specific time and I believe only salad. Since we wanted to remain poolside, we chose to eat fruit and snacks instead. We did have the dinner here one night and I can say it was the best meal I had my entire time in Sicily! I am a vegetarian and did not expect them to make accommodations for me since it is such a small location, but they kindly did. The four course meal featured food either grown on the property or locally and you could tell. The vegetable antipasti and pasta with pumpkin sauce were delectable. The second course they made for me — eggplant — was the best I’ve ever had in my life. The chef Mary is skilled indeed. The wine bottle selections for an extra charge offered a range of options for different budget needs. We selected a €10 bottle of Nero D’Avola that we found great. Jessica and Lilli were expert with service during dinner. They too know their craft and how to make the experience special. The breakfast was excellent. Quiches slices, fresh hard boiled eggs, fresh-made pastries, cereals, fruits, coffee, juices. It was well done and time was put in to make the set-up special. Overall, the people who work here really care about making this a lovely experience for guests and treated us with such a warm welcome and kindness. People like Lilli, Jessica, Mary, and Franca made our experience so rich. Lilli, Jessica, and Mary even helped connect me to a cousin whom I knew of but was having trouble finding in a nearby town. My only negative is that the beds are very firm. It would be nice to have an extra blanket in the room.