Guest User
June 1, 2023
I confess that when I first read about Giammaccaro, I wondered if it was too good to be true. Perfect reviews? A stunning garden? Tastefully appointed rooms? But the Baglio is very real and even better than the pictures. I stayed four nights at Giammaccaro after an academic conference in Palermo. I was hoping to relax, perhaps get some writing done, and enjoy the natural landscape of this stunning area. I could not have imagined a better place to stay -- an utter oasis...peaceful, quiet, with every last detail curated and considered. From the minute I arrived, Stefano and Joseph took exceptional care of me, providing me recommendations for nearby activities and restaurants, supplying me with a yoga mat and sunscreen when I forgot mine, and attending to my constant need for espresso. The rooms are tastefully appointed and comfortable -- though if you're like me, you won't want to spend much time in them anyway. The gardens are the real show-stoppers -- herbs and cactus and trees and flowers in full bloom for my stay. The grounds are a universe to get lost in - with several different areas to sit and read, relax, write, sunbathe. The pool is a dream. I took a particular liking to the hottub, where I sat and watched the light change on the nearby mountain. The Baglio is the perfect balance of secluded (no major developments or roads nearby) but also convenient to myriad area attractions -- pristine beaches and the Riserva Monte Cofano a short walk/drive/bike away. I rented a car and was glad I did, as Erice, Zingaro, and Scopello are lovely sights to check out during the day. If you're looking for a place where time slows down, where you can be enlivened by the company of resplendent plants, where you can explore during the day and relax at night, or where you can simply relax all day -- this is the place! Joseph and Stefano have created a remarkable place -- and they make such a stellar pair.