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?
A location has been created behind the borgo, a good distance from the apartments (100 meters), where weddings are quite frequently held, particularly in the summer period. Until recently, many weddings were celebrated at the borgo‘s swimming pool, which meant that the pool was often closed at 6 p.m. However, the majority of these weddings (see “On what dates are weddings held by the pool?”) have now been moved to a location next to the borgo, with its own garden and swimming pool. The swimming pool for the guests of the borgo will therefore remain open (almost) every evening until 8:30 p.m.
On this aerial photo you can see where the swimming pool and the new venue are located in relation to the apartments:
On what dates are weddings held by the pool?
According to the owners of the borgo, only four weddings at the pool have been booked in 2024 and they will take place on July 6 and 13 and on September 13 and 21 (*). These weddings could not be moved to the venue with its own pool.
(*) See “Are there any weddings receptions in the borgo?”
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.
