Borgo Delle Pietre in Porto Empedocle, Sicily

Borgo Delle Pietre has two seasonal outdoor swimming pools, one heated with a pool view and a shallow end for children. An outdoor fitness area and a full-service spa offering facial treatments, full body massage, and waxing services allow guests to relax and stay active. Daily activities include cooking classes, themed dinner nights, walking tours, and stargazing opportunities due to the rural location.

The 8 rooms are housed in a beautifully restored historic building with artistic interior design blending stone and wood. Each room has an air conditioner, private bathroom with walk-in rain shower, and an outdoor seating area with garden views. Family rooms and ground-floor units with private entrances are available, and the property is pet-friendly with pet bowls.

The family-friendly restaurant serves Mediterranean and local cuisines with vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast features local ingredients with a station for freshly squeezed orange juice, and dinner is served in the courtyard with a different menu each evening. A pool bar, wine/champagne, and kids' meals are also offered on site.

The hotel is 6 km from Scala dei Turchi and a short drive to the Valley of the Temples and Heraclea Minoa. Organised tours about local culture and walking tours help guests explore the area, and the hotel offers shuttle service to airports and nearby towns. The rural setting provides exceptional stargazing and a peaceful base for excursions.

Board games and puzzles are available for families, and the heated shallow-end pool and kids' meals at the restaurant make it child-friendly. Pets are welcome with pet bowls, and the property's garden and picnic area offer space to play. The hotel also provides grocery deliveries and packed lunches for day trips.

Amenities: Two seasonal pools, outdoor gym, full-service spa

Dining: Local-ingredient breakfast, courtyard dinners with changing menu

Activities: Cooking classes, themed dinners, walking tours, stargazing

Rooms: 8 restored historic rooms with garden terraces, pet-friendly

Location: 6 km from Scala dei Turchi, near Valley of the Temples

Family: Board games, heated shallow pool, kids' meals

Services: Shuttle, grocery delivery, packed lunches