The Relais Antiche Saline is a restored baglio (farmhouse) set in a unique position amongst the salt marshes of the Nature Reserve of Saline di Trapani in Nubia. Salt production in Sicily reached its peak in the late 1800s and today, there is still a market for the salt which has a unique taste being 100% natural - it contains a higher concentration of potassium and magnesium than common salt but less sodium chloride.
The property was originally used to house the salt workers’ families, and today, after careful renovation, has been transformed into a modern and elegant 4-star hotel. Its position also affords easy access to the Salt Museum and the historic city and port of Trapani.
Accommodation:
- 18 air-conditioned rooms including standard rooms, premium rooms, family rooms, superior rooms, and a deluxe room.
Amenities/Leisure:
- Continental breakfast
- Bar
- Complimentary WiFi in the public areas
- Mediterranean garden with a solarium and hot tub
- Outdoor swimming pool (12 x 7m) open from Apr-Nov - Pool towels provided
- Free private parking onsite
- Closest restaurant ‘Trattoria del Sale’, 1-minute walk away, is open daily (closed Mondays) from mid March
- 10-minutes drive (6.1km) to Trapani; 17.6km to Erice; and 36.8km to the ancient site of Segesta
- There are regular ferry crossings from Trapani to the Egadi islands
- Complimentary guided visit to the Salt Pan Nature Reserve
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast
Standard rooms (Mulinaru)
Ground floor rooms with air-conditioning, double or twin beds, bathroom (bath and/or shower), hairdryer, TV, telephone, safe deposit box, minibar and facing the salt pans and the salt museum. No view as the window is placed high (1.7m from the floor). Rooms will accommodate an extra bed for an adult or child (2-11yrs).
Premium rooms (Staciuneri)
Ground floor rooms with air-conditioning, double or twin beds, bathroom (bath and/or shower), hairdryer, TV, telephone, safe deposit box, minibar and garden view. Rooms will accommodate an extra bed for an adult or child (2-11yrs).
Superior rooms (Salinaru)
1st floor rooms with air-conditioning, double or twin beds, bathroom (bath and/or shower), hairdryer, TV, telephone, safe deposit box, minibar and view of the internal courtyard and Mount Erice. Rooms will accommodate an extra bed for an adult or child (2-11yrs).
Grand Superior rooms (Curatulu)
Large room, on the 1st floor, with air-conditioning, double or twin beds, bathroom (bath and/or shower), hairdryer, TV, telephone, safe deposit box, minibar and fantastic sea and salt pan views. Rooms will accommodate an extra bed for an adult or child (2-11yrs).
Deluxe room (Patruni)
This 1st floor room with air-conditioning, double or twin beds, bathroom (bath and/or shower), hairdryer, TV, telephone, safe deposit box, minibar and large terrace with salt pan and sea view overlooking the Egadi Islands. Rooms will accommodate an extra bed for an adult or child (2-11yrs).
Family rooms (Premium Staciuneri)
Two ground floor rooms, next door to one another, with air-conditioning, two double or twin bedded rooms, bathroom (bath and/or shower), hairdryer, TV, telephone, safe deposit box and minibar. One room boasts a view of the garden, the Egadi Islands and the salt pans and the second has a garden and swimming pool view.