Farm - Sicily

I’ts all real and untouched yet: it needs to listen to the rhythm of the wee wee hours and the life of the “curtiglio” to appreciate the atmosphere of the ancient Sicily. The “curtiglio” and the alley, the courtyard and the horizontal corridor still exist, still they help, protect and legislate; in fact

The Roccadia agriturismo is an estate immersed in 14 acres of fantastic landscape, builed on a hill from which you can see a part of Catania Gulf and the majestic Etna.

The climate is temperate in winter and breezy in summer. It is favourable for orange cultivations, that give the excellent first material for our hand made preserves and liqueurs, and for the growth of tropical plants. In 1070 the Feud of Roccadia was donated to Cistercian monks by Count Ruggero d'Altavilla, where they built a convent. The copy of painting "Madonna of Roccadia" (also called "Madonna of the Pomegranate"), which makes part of monks heritage, can be seen in the entrance of agriturismo , the original is kept in the church of Roccadia in Carlentini. The walls were refurbished in twenty guest rooms, standard and comfort, located in different areas of the company.

The natural tourism resort “Avola Antica” is situated on a wonderful hill looking at the natural reserve of Cava Grande del Cassibile, between the important cities of Siracusa and Noto (the masterpieces of Sicilian Baroque) on the coast called "Baroque coast".

Avola is also known for the production of almonds and the grape-vine "Black of Avola" which is used in the Nero d'Avola famous wine production, products having international acknowledgment. The kitchen proposes the specialities of the Sicilian tradition and particularly is appreciated for the quality of the ingredients.

Surrounded by green hills, not far from the slopes of the volcano Etna, on a marvellous hill hanging between time and space, it rises the Agriturismo Gigliotto, a fief of 300 hectares of fertile lands cultivated following the peasant tradition.

The Agriturismo Badiula  is situated halfway between Catania and Syracuse and is about 15 minutes away from Catania airport. The farm holiday is located in an ideal position for who wants to reach the centers of great tourist or cultural interest of oriental Sicily( Etna, Catania, Taormina, Syracuse, Noto,

In the seventeenth century the main building was a small convent of monks who dedicated their lives to a simple and rural way of living.

The water spring of St. Rosalie, located in the lowest part of the property and built by the monks, was used both to water their livestock and their crops. When the monks abandoned the convent, soldiers moved in and transformed it into a military garrison. At the main entrance you can still see the remains of the ’Garritta’ , a military sentry box. Towards the end of the ‘800’s the whole property was passed onto a noble family of Nicosia which used it as a summer and hunting residence. Today it has been restored scrupulously by the new owners and the country house has been preserved in almost every single detail.

There are single, double, triple and quadruple bedrooms that are also accessible to the handicapped. There are also rooms,  the ex- monk cells, that have frescos which date back to the early ‘800’s and the rooms  have all been furnished with simple and sober nineteenth century pieces

The holiday farm baglio Fontana is located in the heart of the Sicilian country, among Trapani, Erice and San Vito Lo Capo, in the centre of the old country, which during the XII century took its name from Busith hamlet (Nowadays Buseto Palizzolo)

The lemon flowers fragrance, the Taormina Gulf view and the superb presence of the Etna volcano are the frame to the Feudogrande. Located into an old citrus grove of organic agriculture, Feudogrande is the ideal place where spend time in relax at any season of the year.  

The oldest part of the building, dating back to the early twentieth century, have been converted into the restaurant room, where guests can enjoy typical dishes of the Sicilian tradition, prepared with care and using only seasonal and organic products.

Feudogrande is located in the area of Fiumefreddo di Sicilia, a few kilometres from the Natural Reserve of Fiumefreddo, the beautiful beaches of Marina di Cottone and Taormina and very short distance from the well-known Etna ski resorts.

Feudogrande, accessible to the disabled, is able to receive 15 guests in seven spacious and comfortable rooms with private entrance, private bath, TV and air conditioning.

From the terraces of rooms "Moro", "Nostrale", "Cedar" and "Tarot" you can see beautiful sunrise on the sea and spectacular sunsets on the mountains, drinking lemonade and fresh orange juice.