The holiday flat Casa Minerva is located on the 1st floor of a recently renovated, typical Sicilian house in a quiet side street of Santa Flavia. Casa Minerva is just two minutes from the train station and surrounded by hospitable Sicilian neighbours. Here you can immerse yourself in the life of a Sicilian village.

The entrance leads into a bright, cosily furnished kitchen-diner with a fully equipped kitchen, a dining table with 4 chairs, a two-seater sofa and Smart TV. A bedroom with a double bed adjoins the living area. A glazed double door opens onto the balcony, which runs the entire length and width of the flat. There is a table with two chairs where you can enjoy eating outside.

Santa Flavia – A hidden treasure on the outskirts of Palermo

Off the tourist routes but worthy of any guide book, this quintessentially Sicilian little town is an undiscovered jewel. A quiet, well maintained residential neighbourhood served by a railway station in the centre of town, Santa Flavia is the ideal base for those who want to discover the real Sicily without renting a car.

In twenty minutes you can be in historic Palermo, and within an hour you can be running your toes through the fine golden sand of one of the most beautiful beaches on the whole island, in Cefalù.

In lively and welcoming Santa Flavia, everything you need is close at hand. The smell of fresh bread and coffee is everywhere throughout the day, and for fruit and vegetables you don’t even have to leave your house – experience the timeless charm of buying succulent, locally grown produce from grocers who weave through the streets and alleys of town bringing their delicious fare direct to your door.

With its sister town of Porticello, Santa Flavia forms the second largest fishing port in Sicily. Every day you can try your hand at preparing a new fish dish with the most freshly caught fare money can buy. If you’re not an expert in the kitchen, the town is packed with wonderful fish restaurants to cater to every palate.