Here on Sicily’s western coast, a short drive away from the ancient port town of Marsala, the sea is sparkling blue and the buildings are sun-kissed. The honey-hued old streets of Mazara del Vallo, where you’ll find this charming apartment, are no exception. From your front door you can explore the old town’s seafood restaurants and buzzing trattoria on foot or by complimentary bicycle. Inside the apartment, it’s a refreshing palette of crisp white and the blues of the sea. Beachy touches are a reminder of your coastal location, like the teal sofa and fish-themed wall art. But it’s the terrace that really sings out, inviting you to laze the day away on a boho sofa made from reclaimed palettes, shaded in the heat of the day. It’s a delight to sit at the bistro table with a cold drink or a coffee from the Lavazza coffee machine, a green wall of pot plants by your side.

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