Villa Athena Resort

Villa Athena Resort is a five-star hotel set in an aristocratic residence from the late 18th century and the only resort located inside the Archaeological Park of the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a private entrance reserved for its guests. The Temple of Concordia stands about 200 metres away and frames the view from the pool, the garden and many of the rooms.

The 27 rooms and suites, from the Classic rooms to the spectacular Villa Suite with panoramic terrace and private Jacuzzi, pair classic furnishings with marble bathrooms decorated with Sicilian ceramics, air conditioning, LCD TV and free Wi-Fi. Some look onto the garden, others straight onto the temples.

Dining is in the hands of La Terrazza degli Dei, serving traditional Sicilian cuisine with a view of the temples, and Federico II with its open-air bar; gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and children's menus are available, as is room service, including at night. A garden with a citrus grove, centuries-old olive trees and a vegetable patch surrounds the freshwater pool with solarium, sun loungers and umbrellas.

For relaxation there is a spa set in a former granary, with a hot tub, sensory showers and a Turkish bath, plus a Technogym fitness room open every day. The concierge arranges guided tours, boat trips to the Scala dei Turchi and private transfers. Free, video-monitored parking with an EV charging point. Small pets are welcome.