Momentum Bioresort Selinute

Just a few kilometers from the archaeological area of Selinunte, the exclusive Momentum Wellness Bio Resort welcomes you for a holiday dedicated to wellness in Sicily, experiencing the island’s most authentic and charming character.

In the evocative atmosphere of a traditional and entirely renovated Sicilian baglio , come discover a luxury resort that combines modern design and natural local materials to create relaxing environments with attention to the smallest details.

Conceived and designed around the physical and spiritual well-being of its guests, the Momentum Resort offers a spa, fitness area, bio-restaurant serving local products exclusively, a pool and sun terraces with a magnificent view of the surrounding olive groves.

The Momentum Resort is only minutes from Selinunte, one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Sicily, for a unique experience of history, art and culture. Surrounded by nature, the bio-resort is the ideal departure point to discover the island’s most beautiful beaches and destinations.

The mastery of the Sicilian artisans meets contemporary design in the elegant rooms of the Momentum Resort. Spacious, comfortable environments with stupendous views, in which furnishings in natural materials, delicate colors and modern amenities create an ideal ambiance for your relaxation.

THE HISTORY
In the 1950s, a young couple, Anna and Alessio, left Sicily in search for a better future for their family. Embarking on an unpredictable journey from the North of Partanna to Ticino, the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland, the couple set off with just a few essential possessions, having to leave behind their entire lives, and most importantly, their three sons.

Thankfully, hard work of Anna and Alessio paid off, and already after several years, the boys joined their parents in Ticino. Armed with tenacity, good education and Anna’s firm parenting, the three sons turned into young entrepreneurs.

The eldest has created his roofing company, the middle son, Emanuele, opened a home appliances store, and the youngest – a carpentry company. One of the family traditions Alessio always prioritized was a yearly family vacation to Sicily to retain a connection with their extended family and to appreciate their island roots with its warm embrace, contrasting landscapes and culinary delights.

This passion for their native Sicily was not only kept alive, but the distance made their hearts grow fonder. When Emanuele was twenty years old, he met a beautiful Swiss-German girl, Therese, who had moved to Ticino to work in a hospital and to learn Italian.

She was one of eight siblings and had grown up on a family farm, helping her parents in potato fields and cherry orchards from a tender age. She had planned on staying in Ticino for only one year, as she had ambitious dreams of moving to England, learning the language and traveling throughout Europe…but love took overher destiny.

By the time Emanuele and Therese were twenty-six, they were married and had two children, Manuela and Giuliano. Therese managed the household whilst juggling sales and administrative requirements of their home appliances store.

Once the kids were old enough, they spent long hours in the office and in the repair lab of the family business, learning the creative flair, discipline, and persistence, required of an entrepreneur. The family highly valued cultural education, and therefore, would spend each summer holiday in a different European country, discovering new cultures.

However, every five-six years, Emanuele would insist on taking his family back to Sicily to re-connect with their relatives and to ensure his children knew the magnificent culture of their father’s heritage.

As the children grew older, Giuliano was inspired by his exposure to the electronics and mechanics at the family business and opted for a career as an electronic engineer. Manuela gained a financial education, was passionate about learning languages, and dreamed of traveling the world. Little did she know, that she would leave safety and comfort of Switzerland to follow the love of her life to sub-Saharan Africa.

Over the years, Manuela and her partner poured their energies, efforts and dedication into various entrepreneurial and social projects in Africa, sharing their vision and love with anyone who crossed their path. Their business activities and passion for new cultures made them travel extensively.

Spending time around the world gave Manuela an opportunity to experience hospitality in all its forms and facets, and she quickly realised that the deeply personal experience of being a guest in a foreign where the local community treated her like one of their own, completely fascinated her.

She longed to create a personalised experience that recreated the kindness and care she had experienced in faraway corners of the world, combined with the love and comfort she had felt growing up in her home – a welcoming and warm nest of wellness that would feel like a charming home away from home.

As the idea grew into a goal, she searched for a perfect location. In 2016, during a trip to Sicily with her partner, they stumbled upon the ideal site. Gifted with extraordinary energies, kissed by the Mediterranean sun, and nestled in nature amid thousands olive trees, only a few minutes away from the seashore and the ruins of an ancient civilisation, they had found the place.

The resort underwent an extensive renovation for almost two years, and finally, Momentum Resort opened its doors to the guests in June 2018. Ever since, it has been offering its guests the warm embrace of Sicilian hospitality, combined with love and respect for Nature and for the whole world outside the Golden Island.

Sixty years after Manuela’s grandparents, Anna and Alessio, left the island to pursue a better life, their granddaughter was back, realising the dream that would merge her Italian heritage, her Swiss mindset, and the kaleidoscope of international influence she had collected over the years.

“Today, my team and I welcome you at the Momentum Resort – the place where Nature, informality, and the warmth of Sicilian hearts will make your stay unforgettable”

ROOMS & SUITES
Shut the door. Leave behind the bustle of the outside world. Relax. You’re at the Momentum Resort. Momentum Resort offers 24 spacious and comfortable rooms and suites, original and refined in style. Combining modern amenities and designer furniture made of iron and wood by local craftsmen, the resort rooms are the ideal place to regenerate.

Distributed between the ground floor and first floor, providing ideal accommodations for couples , with some rooms accommodating up to 4 guests. With access from the internal courtyard or private garden, or offering an exclusive view of the Temple of Selinunte? Choose the room that best matches your idea of a perfect holiday.

SUITE
Located on the ground floor, the suites feature a king-size double bed, double sofa bed and bathroom with shower and/or bathtub. Some have a private porch overlooking the resort’s inner courtyard. Starting from 43 sqm.

GARDEN SUITE
Refined rooms located on the ground floor, with an intimate private garden, overlooking the resort’s olive grove. Equipped with a king-size double bed and bathroom with shower, perfect for guests seeking a quiet space in the open air. Starting from 27 sqm.

AGORA’ RESTAURANT
Agòra restaurant, serving local ingredients to prepare the best Sicilian specialties. If wellness starts with a healthy and balanced diet, the Momentum Resort couldn’t possibly do without the Agòra, an exclusive restaurant serving only locally produced foods , featuring revisited Sicilian specialties alongside vegetarian and vegan dishes.

The elegant dining room, overlooking the magnificent olive grove, welcomes the resort’s guests with a tasty sweet and savory buffet breakfast . An ideal start to the day! Open to the public for lunch and dinner, the Momentum Resort Agòra Restaurant allows diners to rediscover the genuine flavors of traditional Sicilian cuisine.

Our specialized chefs carefully select every ingredient for their recipes: vegetables and aromatic herbs grown in the resort’s own garden and local products, possibly organic, ensuring quality raw materials and a low environmental impact.

In the land of Selinunte Temples there is an extraordinary gastronomic tradition: fish, Sicilian citrus fruits, meat and fruits, there is no place in italy you can compare with the treasure of our land.

The chef Francesco Gallo has been able to seize the good fortune to be born in this eden and thanks to his genuine style and his fantasy, revisits the tradition making it current and appealing his cuisine is made of few things, fresh and organic vegetables from the nearby fields, fresh fish bought at selinunte fish market, the homemade bread with the flour of the ancient grains… simple ingredients that make his “artworks” unspeakable.

THE BREAKFAST
A hearty buffet breakfast awaits you in the dining room or on the terrace surrounded by olive trees: fresh milk, coffee, tea, juices and centrifuges, yogurt, seasonal fruit, organic jams, honey, biscuits and cereal, along with eggs, cheese and specialty cold meats. On request, gluten-free and vegan products for lactose intolerant guests.

THE BAR
The resort’s bar is the perfect place to have a chat with other guests, sipping a refreshing drink, tea or Sicilian herbal tea. Relax in the cozy bar or under the parasols in the inner courtyard.

THE WELLNESS
Everything at the Momentum Resort is designed to improve the wellbeing of our guests, in all its aspects, creating a peaceful oasis in perfect harmony with nature, ideal for detoxifying and regenerating both body and mind. Here relaxing comes easy: colors, materials, scents and sounds have been carefully chosen to restore your natural balance, in harmony with the surrounding environment.

We’ve thought of everything for your body’s well-being : spa and massage room, fitness area, sun terraces and infinity pool overlooking the olive grove, a life path through the trees, and restaurant serving only locally produced foods. Ready to be rejuvenated? We’re waiting for you at the Momentum Bio Resort.

Enjoy the open air and fully appreciate the peace of mind offered by the Momentum Resort. Take in the sun on the sun terraces, swim in the infinity pool or try your hand at the life path that runs through the olive grove.

THE SPA
An intimate private spa with a Jacuzzi for 6 people, sauna and steam room available for guests at the resort; book for private use for a couple of hours (surcharge, evenings only).

THE MASSAGES
Why not give yourself a pleasant massage during your stay at the Momentum? On the first floor of the resort, choose between the specially dedicated room or large open-air terrace. By reservation only.

THE FITNESS
If you’re a fitness enthusiast and don’t want to give up your workout, take advantage of the gym set-up on the first floor of the resort! Open 24/7 every day, featuring the very latest Technogym equipment.

THE SWIMMING POOL
Surrounded by olive trees, the resort’s salt water infinity pool provides moments of absolute relaxation. The ideal place to cool off under the Sicilian sun, in perfect harmony with nature.

THE TERRACES
Relax in the sun on the spacious terraces, enjoy a massage, take part in yoga classes or other courses organized by the Resort. Or simply enjoy the sunset on the charming Arab-styled terrace, sipping a drink and smoking a water pipe.

THE OLIVE GROVE
Six hectares of private olive grove in which to walk, run and exercise along the life path winding through the trees. Tennis fans can make use of the resort’s two Tartan covered courts.

YOGA
Take your Power Yoga and Bioenergetic Breathing class outdoors, in the peace and quiet of our olive grove in order to release tension and stress, restore your inner balance and for your psychophysical well-being.

TENNIS
Flaunt your skills on the new red plus clay tennis courts, surrounded by the plush green of the olive grove. On request, we organize lessons for players of all levels and ages, with qualified instructors.

SUSTAINABILITY
“The one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life” – Rabindranath Tagore.
Today, the hospitality industry plays an increasingly critical role in tackling most pressing global environmental, social, and economic issues. In Momentum Resort, we believe in conducting business ethically in everything we do, as we believe this approach to be an essential foundation of any thriving and sustainable business in the twenty-first century.

PEOPLE
We firmly believe in the power of collaboration and empowerment. Local positive impact is achieved by creating responsible operation relations and experience alliances with local foundations and NGOs as well as by providing our local communities access to resources and opportunities to improve their lives.

PLANET
We strive to protect and conserve local biodiversity. We are determined to reduce our energy use and carbon emissions in line with climate science. We are proud to have set carbon reduction targets that are aligned with the Paris Climate Agreement, putting SDG 13 “climate action” at the core of our business.

PLACE
We want the place we call home to be sustainable and thriving. Therefore, we have partnered with like-minded suppliers and companies to promote sustainable practices, products, and services. We provide employment and integration opportunities for those who are more vulnerable, and we strive to make the environment of the local community stronger and more resilient.

In Momentum Resort we encourage involvement of our employees in the local area, by holding didactic trainings on responsible behaviors and procedures. Our central goal is not only for the employees to adopt the sustainable actions at work, but also to commit to a sustainable lifestyle on a personal level.

At our onsite restaurant Agorà’s we follow the concept “From the Land to the Table”. Every morning local organic ingredients arrive from the nearby farms to the kitchen of our Chef Francesco Gallo, who creates exquisite seasonal dishes for every taste. Not only do we use 0 km products, but we also support a local social initiative of reintegration of ex-convicts, who help plant, grow, and collect diverse foods.

From 2022, Momentum Resort will be equipped with electric car (EV) charging stations that promote the overall adoption of electric cars, which are proven to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gases.

SELINUTE
Located at Marinella di Selinunte, a hamlet of Castelvetrano , the Momentum Resort offers you an unforgettable holiday in a luxury resort in the heart of western Sicily.

Just minutes from the stunning Selinunte Archaeological Park, the largest in Europe (270 hectares), an ideal hotel location in Selinunte, and close to the Riserva Naturale Orientata Foce del Belice e Dune Limitrofe, featuring fine sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, delineating one of the most beautiful natural coastlines in all of Sicily.

Conveniently reachable from the motorway (the Castelvetrano exit is just 10 minutes away), the resort is the perfect starting point for a holiday discovering the hidden treasures of Sicily: beaches, nature reserves, archaeological sites and historical centers of incomparable beauty, all situated within a maximum of one and a half hours by car.

HISTORY
Along with Selinunte and the nearby Cave di Cusa, other locations that are well worth a day visit include the Archeological Park of Segesta (40 minutes), the island of San Pantaleo with ruins of Motya (one hour), and the marvelous Valley of the Temples at Agrigento (one hour and a quarter).

BEACHES
Western Sicily is full of beautiful beaches: in addition to the Belice River Reserve, just one hour’s drive from the resort are the renowned Scala dei Turchi, and the Torre Salsa and Zingaro Nature Reserves. San Vito Lo Capo is an hour and a half away, whereas the port of Trapani is an hour’s drive, with ferries departing for the Egadi islands.

CITIES
The beautiful city center of Castelvetrano, is just 30 minutes away, while Mazara del Vallo, Sciacca, Gibellina and Cretto di Burri are all reachable in 30 minutes. At just an hour’s drive are Marsala with its famous salt pans, Trapani and the charming village of Erice. Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples are reachable in an hour and a quarter, whereas Palermo is an hour and a half away.

Rooms: 22

Price: from 254 EUR per night

Source: www.momentumresort.com