La Foresteria Planeta Wine Resort & Beach Club - Menfi

4-star wine resort in Menfi with a private beach club and an on-site vineyard

Accommodations & Grounds

La Foresteria Planeta Wine Resort & Beach Club offers air-conditioned rooms with private balconies that look out onto gardens filled with aromatic herbs. The property has an infinity pool that provides views across the vineyards and down to the Mediterranean Sea. Each room includes a private bathroom and direct access to the well-tended hotel grounds, where guests can walk through the herb garden and use the infuser to make flavored water.

Dining & Wine Experiences

The on-site restaurant serves typical Sicilian food using locally sourced ingredients, and the breakfast buffet includes grilled vegetables, anchovies, confit tuna, local cheeses, and fresh fruit. Guests can book cooking classes with Chef Angelo Pumilia, where they learn to prepare regional dishes, and participate in wine and oil tasting courses featuring Planeta's extensive wine list. The hotel also organizes themed dinner nights and happy hour events, with the option of wine or champagne served in the bar or on the terrace.

Wellness & Activities

The wellness area includes a Turkish bath, a steam room, a sauna, and a fitness centre, with full body massage services available on request. Guests staying at Foresteria Planeta can rent bicycles, join bike tours, or go on walking tours through the surrounding vineyards and countryside. From June 1 to September 30, the hotel provides complimentary access to its private area on Porto Palo Beach, where the Insula Beach Club is located among pine trees offering shaded lounging.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The hotel is a 10-minute drive from the town of Menfi and sits within the Planeta estate, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves with views of the sea. Guests can visit the Selinunte Archaeological Park, one of the largest archaeological sites in Europe, located a short drive away, or spend time at Porto Palo Beach. A shuttle service to Palermo Airport (100 km away) is available on request, and the hotel can organize tours to the historic center of Palermo.

Family & Additional Services

La Foresteria offers babysitting and child services, a children's menu at the restaurant, and family rooms such as the Queen Room with Two Queen Beds that can accommodate up to four guests. The hotel provides 24-hour front desk assistance, concierge service, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage. For guests with allergies, allergy-free rooms are available, and the property is fully accessible with facilities for disabled guests.

• Vineyard & Beach: On-site Planeta vineyards and private Porto Palo Beach access (June-Sept)
• Dining: Traditional Sicilian cuisine at on-site restaurant with extensive wine list
• Experiences: Cooking class with Chef Angelo Pumilia and wine tasting courses
• Wellness: Turkish bath, sauna, steam room, and full body massage services
• Activities: Bicycle rental, bike tours, walking tours, and themed dinner nights
• Location: 10 min from Menfi, near Selinunte Archaeological Park and Porto Palo Beach
• Family: Babysitting, kids' meals, and allergy-free rooms available

Licence number: 19084023A201924,IT084023A1G2Q269VZ