The Ultimate Travel Guide of Susafa

Sicily, Italy

Everything you need to know before your visit

Susafa is a true refuge for the soul. A beautiful Sicilian farmhouse turned boutique escape that celebrates the beauty of nature. Located in Palermo, Italy. This is a city at the edge of Europe and at the center of the ancient world, a place where souk-like markets rub up against baroque churches, and where date palms frame Gothic palaces. Walking inside Susafa feels a little like stepping back in time, as this family-run estate introduces a new generation of guests to centuries-old rural life. From the tranquil bedrooms to the orchard a sense of stillness reigns over it all.

ABOUT THE RESORT

Staying at Susafa will make you feel connected to Sicily’s soul, made up of invigorating colors and fragrances, centuries-old traditions, and customs. Here, nature is celebrated: quiet spaces to relax, seasonal ingredients served at the table every day, homemade bread paired with Susafa Olive Oil, the natural blue of the swimming pool set in a green Mediterranean oasis, walk-through fields of grain, and the authentic sounds of nature.
Susafa is on a sustainability journey: an ongoing effort to protect the environment and the community. A relaxing break, away from the world, and surrounded by the goodness of nature. Every choice made at Susafa is intended to enhance the sense of well-being. Hospitality, luxury service, and sustainability co-exist in mutual balance.
This hotel is seasonal and welcomes guests from April to November. All guests must be aged 12 or over. When making a reservation, please include any guests aged 12 or over within the number of adults.

Rooms

Susafa’s eighteen delightful Rooms, including eight Suites, are a perfect retreat in Sicily. Each room has a maximum capacity of two adults, with queen or king-size beds. Tastefully furnished, each one set in the beautiful garden surrounding the estate, Susafa’s accommodation combines simplicity and comfort. An intimate, peaceful atmosphere, interrupted only by the sounds of nature.

Dining

The flavors at Susafa are inspired above all by rural culture, a call to return to our origins, to good food, to seasonal values and rhythms which still define every harvest and crop. Susafa’s organic oil blends with all the flavors, along with the oven-fresh bread, made with care using traditional methods. Then there’s the chef, with whom you can take a walk in the garden and chat about the evening menu, highlighting the characteristic produce from the culinary tradition, reinterpreted for today.

the restaurant

Stone walls, Sicilian terracotta floor, historic remnants of furniture and decorative articles, and quiet, warm lighting provide a truly unique ambiance. There is a menu à la carte, with a noted preference for regional dishes. Seasonal ingredients and local or home-produced products. The wine list includes some of the best Sicilian choices, as well as a small selection of the most famous traditional products of the country.

the kitchen garden

Caring for a garden means being in harmony with tradition. Tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, aubergine, peppers, onions, potatoes, and many other delicacies, are used in the chef’s recipes and served at the table. Susafa’s kitchen garden is tended daily with expert attention from Calogero, joined sometimes in the fields by the chef, who personally gathers the herbs and flavorings, to enhance his dishes with special notes. Guaranteed fresh and authentic, at all times.

The Aromatic Herb Garden

All the dishes are enhanced by the aromatic herbs growing in Susafa’s small Mediterranean plot. Vibrant tones and genuine flavors are only possible using real ingredients, so the area devoted to them in the garden is the place to discover and smell them all. Thyme, marjoram, sage, rosemary, tarragon, camomile, basil, parsley, mint, wild rocket, dill, lemon balm, and young garlic, you can enjoy finding all the scents for yourself.

the orchard

For a rich and diverse orchard, we sought out indigenous species and reintroduced old varieties of Madonie fruits, more natural and better suited to the region. This means that these plants are by far the most resistant to possible diseases. Natural cultivation is an inevitable result of this choice.

The Bar

Have a drink in the old wine-pressing area. This is a place to enjoy the experience of sipping a glass of wine within the walls where it was once produced, intended only for the household and not for sale, then distributed to the workers who gathered at the farmhouse every week to collect supplies.

Experiences

romantic dinners

A wonderful dinner, romantic vibes, candles, and authentic meals, in the scene of your choice:

Romantic Dinner Indoors
Romantic Dinner Beneath the Carob Tree
Dinner in wheat fields

food & wine

Quality raw materials cultivated in a natural way, are the key to Susafa’s entire philosophy for everything regarding Food & Wine.
Live “According to Nature”, and nourish your loved ones and yourself.
All the cookery classes are included in the room rates, depending on availability. The cookery classes last about one hour. Booking is required.

Pastry Cookery Class
Fresh Pasta
Fresh Bread
Sicilian Cannoli
Sicilian Cookery Class
Sicilian Wine-Tasting

nature

Take a break and join us here at Susafa, to enjoy a complete well-being stay. Unspoiled nature, healthy, authentic food, peace, quiet, and relaxation…

Garden Tour: Discover the scents and tastes of our kitchen garden, the uses, and properties of the medicinal plants and aromatic herbs of Susafa
Picnic Under The Trees: Enjoy a picnic under the cherry trees, with a breathtaking view!
Aperitifs in the Fields: Enjoy the light of the setting sun in the wheatfield, while sipping one of our cocktails accompanied by some finger food
Moon & star-gazing: Lose yourself in the moment, enjoy the sounds of nature and the colors of night, with a drink alongside; only wheatfields around you, in the beautiful light of the stars.

seasonal activities

Try your hand at being a modern farmer: it will allow you to understand fully Susafa’s vision of Nature. An all-embracing experience awaits you, savoring to the full the pleasure of discovering the flavors and values of the land and of working in harmony with the seasons, at an old farmhouse in the heart of the Sicilian countryside.

A fest of cherries
A sea of wheat
Gathering leafy vegetables
Harvesting tomatoes

Wellness

Take the time to relax your body and mind with one of Susafa’s indulging massages. Choose what works for you. The massage lasts an hour.
Available every day on request, when available

So what are you waiting for? Discover the classic beauty of Susafa.
A traditional, relaxing, authentic Italian experience. Immerse yourself in the local culture, nature, and flavors. If you’re looking to relax & unwind, Susafa is perfect for you!
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