Frequently asked questions about the Borgo delle olive
On this page you’ll find additional information about the Borgo delle Olive and the answers to frequently asked questions about this holiday location in Sicily.
Frequently asked questions about the Borgo delle olive
On this page you’ll find additional information about the Borgo delle Olive and the answers to frequently asked questions about this holiday location in Sicily.
Does each apartment have its own terrace?
No, the borgo has a communal courtyard with outdoor furniture.
Is there a restaurant in the borgo?
Unfortunately, the borgo doesn’t have it’s own restaurant, but in the summer period a dinner buffet is offered once a week (more on this later on this page).
Is the borgo located within walking distance of the beach or restaurants?
No, the borgo is a 10-minute drive from the sandy beach of Balestrate and a 10-minute drive from various restaurants. It’s not possible to walk to the beach or the restaurants.
Are there any weddings receptions in the borgo?
Behind the borgo, at a considerable distance from the apartments (100 metres), a new location has been created where weddings are frequently held, especially in the summer period. Weddings are also celebrated at the borgo’s swimming pool (see “On what dates are weddings held by the pool?”). On those days, the swimming pool will be closed at 6:00 p.m.
This aerial photo shows where the borgo is located in relation to the swimming pool and the new wedding location:
On what dates are weddings held by the pool?
According to the owners of the borgo, on the following dates wedding parties are held in the pool area:
April:
26
May:17, 23, 24 and 31
June:
7, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28
July:
4, 5, 9,12,18 and 26
August:
2, 22, 23, 27 and 30
September:
6, 8, 10, 13 and 20
October:
25
Do the weddings cause a noise nuisance?
When a wedding is being celebrated by the pool, you can hear the music in the courtyard. Much less is audible of the weddings in the new zone. Whether there will always be nuisance is difficult to say: some guests find the weddings enjoyable, while others might be bothered by the noise/music. If you are looking for absolute silence, then the Borgo delle Olive is not the right location for you.
Keep in mind that weddings are celebrated at almost every comparable location in Sicily, but this is often not indicated on their website. Therefore, if you are looking for an alternative to the borgo, always ask if, and if so, when, weddings take place.
