An independent guide to discovering the Sicilian feudi, today often farms, wineries and agriturismi: the areas, the experiences and what to check before booking.
In Sicily a «feudo» was a large rural estate tied to farming, grain and grazing. Many of those lands are now farms, wine and olive-oil estates, and some offer accommodation in masserie and agriturismi.
Staying on an estate means living the Sicilian countryside: vineyards, olive groves, orchards and local producers, at a slow pace with plenty of space. The landscape changes a lot from one area to another, from Etna to the south-east, from the Agrigento area to the Trapani area.
This page offers a starting point, with links to check up-to-date availability and prices on booking platforms and to discover visits, tastings and experiences.
Volcanic vineyards on the slopes of the volcano, among the best-known wine areas on the island.
Stone masserie, dry-stone walls and countryside between Noto, Modica and Ragusa.
Wheat hills and vineyards inland, not far from the Valley of the Temples.
Salt pans, vineyards and olive groves between Marsala, Trapani and the Egadi Islands.
Activities vary from property to property and often require booking.
Etna, south-eastern and western wineries: visits and tastings by booking.
Olive mills, citrus groves and local producers, with tastings and direct sales.
Meals with farm produce and Sicilian cooking classes, where offered.
Tours, tastings and activities for Sicilian feudi and estates, through GetYourGuide.
Four starting areas. Links open searches on Booking.com with up-to-date availability and prices.
Volcanic vineyards and volcano villages, with a cooler summer climate.
Stone countryside and dry-stone walls between Modica, Ragusa and Noto.
Inland hills and vineyards, close to the Valley of the Temples.
Vineyards and salt pans between Marsala and Trapani.
Spaces for sponsors and independent operators who wish to present their services to readers.
Historically it was a large rural estate. Today the term appears in the name of many farms, wine estates and countryside properties.
Spring and autumn are best for the countryside; the grape harvest falls between late summer and early autumn, the olive harvest in autumn and winter.
Almost always: estates are often far from towns and public transport is limited.
Many estates offer visits and tastings, usually by booking: check times and terms with each producer.
No. It is an independent editorial portal: it is not a real-estate agency and does not intermediate bookings or sales. Some links lead to third-party platforms and may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.