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Art, flavors and traditions
of the Lands of Sicily
Unusual paths and enogastronomic itineraries 2008
Ruralità Mediterranea
Time regained
There are lands that can still narrate the flavour of
history and traditions. From the beginning, the
Mediterranean Sea has been the channel of
communication for Europe, sprinkling the
territories that were to be the sea ports where
civilization grew. Nowadays it is still possible to
taste the sensations of our historical roots. Hidden
in peasantry hinterlands, the culture of our
forefathers survives. It is the Ruralità Mediterranea.
Suggesting itineraries, throughout paths far away
from the classical touristic routes, characterized by
a warmth welcome and a slow scanning of the
rhythm of life. Paths of art, flavours and traditions
used to regain our own time.
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The Lands of Sicily 4
Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, AGRO ERICINO KALAT OVEST
Aragoneses: many populations have been conquered
by the beauty of Sicily, leaving as heritage a unique MONREALE ETNA E ALCANTARA
synthesis of culture and traditions. Throughout the
Ruralità Mediterranea there can be discovered GATTOPARDO ETNA
inedited paths, far away from common places, where
it is possible to peacefully visit these original
PLATANI QUISQUINA KALAT EST
treasures. There are the lands of the Other Sicily,
Gal
itineraries meant to discover ancient monuments
and flavors guarded with love. Places of genuine NEBRODI HYBLON TUKLES
hospitality. Welcome to the lands of the other Sicily,
inedited paths throughout original destinations. CERERE – GEOPARK ELORO
MESSINA
PALERMO
TRAPANI
ENNA
CATANIA
CALTANISSETTA
AGRIGENTO
SIRACUSA
RAGUSA
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Lands of Etna
What to see
A small strip of Sicily on the hillside of the great volcano, with a
valley disseminated of pistachio trees, orange trees, olive tree
groves and almond trees. Villages of medieval, baroque or liberty
architecture, which base their economy on molten land. The path
develops Northwest of Catania, on the SS 284 coasting Etna Park.
How to get there
A18 Highway Messina – Catania,
Tangenziale di Catania, superstrada 121
Paternò direction, SS 284.
MALETTO
BRONTE
ADRANO
RAGALNA
BIANCAVILLA
The rendezvous SANTA MARIA
DI LICODIA
At Adrano
La Diavolata – Easter Sunday – theatrical representation of medie-
val origins, to conclude the rites of the Holy Week.
R…estate sotto il volcano – August – spectacles and events.
The carnival – for three days, from Sunday to Mardi Gras – masked
parades with allegorical floats. Balls, prize–giving ceremonies and
typical desserts.
At Biancavilla
The carnival – the sweetest in Sicily.
At Santa Maria di Licodia
Etna Fair – During the month of September – exhibition of local
handicrafts, music and spectacles of various genders.
At Bronte
Pistachio Feast – 1° week of October – Natural showcase of the
local product that given, its taste, goodness and characteristics, is
one of a kind. Folklore, spectacles, sporting and cultural events.
At Maletto
Strawberry Feast – 2° and 3° weekend of June.
Chestnut Feast – 2° weekend of November.
At Ragalna
Cherry Feast – second half of June.
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What to see
Santa Maria di Licodia Bronte – 14 km North of Adrano.
Arab–Norman tower and ex–monastic compound – XII–XIV–XVII Nelson Castle – the fortified abbey of Santa Maria di Maniace,
centuries – date back to the first generation of donation of Ferdinando IV of Bourbon, King of Sicily and Napoli
monastic–Benedictine sites of Sicily. Also known with the names to the admiral Horace Nelson in 1799, as reward for the services
of Santa Maria di Licodia and San Nicolò l’Arena. made on the war with the Parthenopaean Republic.
Cherub fountain – South of the village – of Aragonese origin, Picture gallery – at the inside of Real Collegio Capizzi.
restructured on 1757 by the Benedictine monks. It was built close Growing and transformation of pistachio.
to the II century Roman aqueduct.
Maletto – 6km North of Bronte on the SS 284.
Ragalna – East and West – SS 284 deviation, 1 km after S.M. di Medieval Castle – ruins of the ancient village – on the ancient
Licodia, Biancavilla direction. road axe that conducted to Palermo, capital of Sicily.
Ancient Palmento Arena – restored recently. Example of
industrial manor farm of great interest nowadays included in the
path of the Etna wines. Suggestions
Biancavilla – about 10 km Northwest of Ragalna East on the SS 284. A picnic on the volcano – prior to face the rise of the Etna, it is
Basilica of Santa Maria dell’Elemosina – inside, the renaissance mandatory to prepare a basket filled with the flavors of the
chapel of s. Placido, with frescos by Giuseppe Tamo da Brescia, volcano, to eat it in the designated areas. The villages
highest symbol of the historical–cultural identity of this community. surrounding the volcano offer every months their specialties, in
Church of l’Annunziata – Late renaissance – with frescos by fairs of typical products (complete calendar on
Giuseppe Tamo da Brescia on Carlo Sada proyect. www.ruralitamediterranea.com)
Villa delle Favare – recently restored – typical example of
genteel suburban residence, spread in Sicily among the XVII and
the XIX centuries.
Church of San Placido – Patron saint, expression of the
Benedictine monasticism in Sicily.
Convent of Franciscans – cloister with frescos by Giuseppe Tamo
da Brescia (1722–1731).
Palaces architectural prospects – historical–urban memory
between the ‘700 and the ‘800, together with original elements
such as “liberty etneo”.
The desserts – almond pastry, scumuni (traditional ice cream of
chocolate and zabaglione) and granite.
Adrano – 4 km of Biancavilla on the SS 284.
Norman Castle – XII–XV centuries – with Arab bases – Norman, with
interventions in recent periods, raises in the heart of the historical
urban center.
Medieval Saracen Bridge – dating back to the Imperial Age –
restored many times, nowadays the only remaining example of
intact infrastructure.
Native–Hellenic Walls – symbol of the historical stratification
importance in a territory rich of archaeological sites.
“Bellini” Theater – from the ‘700 with liberty prospect.
Church of San Nicolò Politi – Sicilyn anchorite – Norman. Its
memory is celebrated by the entire city the first days of August.
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Lands of Etna
Where to eat
and where to sleep
Where to sleep
At Santa Maria di Licodia A Bronte
Agriturismo Fontana del Cherubino B&B Azienda agricola Linea Verde
3 Rooms. Price: 60 Euro for double rooms. 3 stars, 3 Rooms. Price: 40 Euro for double rooms.
1850 structure, renewed on 2007 – at the countryside. 1850 structure, renewed on 2005 – at the countryside
Camping and parking area for campers, breakfast room, meeting breakfast room, meeting room, gym, children’s playing area,
room, restaurant, children’s playing area, tasting/selling of handicapped access, connection with local touristic guides,
typical products, connection with local touristic guides, pets bicycle rental, pets allowed, tasting/selling of typical products.
allowed, handicapped access, bicycle rental. Air conditioning. Tel. 347 8666012.
Tel. 095 7178842. Hotel Parco dell'Etna
B&B Villa Jolanda 3 stars, 21 Rooms.
3 stars, 2 Rooms. Price: 60/70 Euro for double rooms. 1990 structure, renewed on 2002 – at the mountain.
1920 Villa, renewed on 2000 – at the countryside. Restaurant (26 euro per person for the typical menu, drinks
Breakfast room, tasting/selling of typical products, internet included) bar, meeting room, children’s playing area, tennis.
point. connection with local touristic guides, bicycle rental, internet
Tel. 095 620349. WiFi, air conditioning, camper parking.
Agriturismo Corte Aragonese – Cont.da Schettino. Tel. 095 691907.
14 Rooms. Guide: De Agostini.
1800’s structure, renewed on 2005. B&B I Cugi
Bar, restaurant, congress center, sauna, pool, handicapped access, 3 stars, 3 rooms. Price: 50/60 Euro for double rooms.
pets allowed, connection with local touristic guides, Modern structure of the 2005 – at the historical center.
entertainment, children’s playing area, air conditioning, internet Breakfast room, minimarket, connection with local touristic
WiFi, tasting/selling of typical products guides, handicapped access.
Tel. 095 7981235. Tel. 095 7723923.
Guide: Agriturist. Albergo La Fucina di Vulcano
3 stars, 9 Rooms. At the countryside.
A Ragalna. Air conditioning, meeting room, restaurant.
B&B Il Palmento dell'Etna Tel. 095 693730.
3 stars, 3 Rooms. Price: 60/120 Euro for triple or quadruple rooms
1870’s structure, renewed on 2003. A Biancavilla
Breakfast room, meeting room, tasting/selling of typical Albergo Casale dei Greci
products, connection with local touristic guides, pets allowed, 3 stars, 17 Rooms. Price: 60/110 Euro for double rooms
handicapped access. Modern structure built in the 2000.
Tel. 095 620977. Breakfast room, restaurant, pool, handicapped access, internet
WiFi, air conditioning.
Grande Albergo dell'Etna – Cont.da Serra la Neve. Tel. 095 7711532.
3 stars, 30 Rooms. Price: 55 Euro for double rooms.
1935’s structure, renewed on 2004 – at the mountain. A Adrano
Bar, restaurant (25/28 euro per person, drinks not included), Turismo Rurale Le Cisterne
congress center, tennis, handicapped access, bicycle rental, 7 Rooms, 4 apartments – Price: 40 Euro per person.
connection with local touristic guides, entertainment, air At the countryside.
conditioning, internet WiFi, tasting/selling of typical products. Restaurant, pool, children’s playing area, mountain bike, ping
Tel. 095 9897128. pong, archery, lawn bowling, nature paths, trekking, excursions to
the Etna.
Tel. 095 7602202.
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Where to eat Our
A Santa Maria di Licodia
Ristorante L' Abbazia
Proposal
Proposal A
At the countryside. Typical cuisine, comfortable atmosphere. € 195 per person in high season.
Sell of local typical products. € 165 in middle season.
Price: 45/55 Euro per person (drinks not included). € 150 in low season.
Tel. 095 620239 High season from 21/12 to 8/01, from 1/05 to 5/10, Easter
Agriturismo Corte Aragonese – Cont.da Schettino. week and holidays; middle season from 6/03 to 30/04 and
At the countryside. Local and regional cuisine. Elegant and from 6/10 to 31/10.
comfortable atmosphere. Sell of local typical products. Proposal B
Price: 20 Euro per person (drinks included). € 116 per person in high season.
Tel. 095 7981235 € 100 in low season.
High season from 1/07 to 20/08 and from 25/12 to 6/01.
Ad Adrano What does it includes:
Hostaria Bellini – Three nights in a double rooom, breakfast included, at
At the historical center. Typical cuisine, simple atmosphere. Agriturismo Corte Aragonese a Santa Maria di Licodia
(proposal A) and Hotel Parco dell’Etna a Bronte
Sell of local typical products. . (Proposal B)
Price: 15/20 Euro per person (drinks not included). – Ruralità Mediterranea touristic guide.
Tel. 095 7691555. Supplements:
Proposal A
A Ragalna – Single room € 90 (LS); € 75 (MS); € 105 (HS).
Ristorante Grande Albergo dell' Etna – Adult in third or fourth bed € 120.
At the mountain. Local cuisine, comfortable atmosphere. – Kids (from 3 to 10 years) in third or fourth bed € 66 (LS),
Sell of local typical products. Price: 25/28 euro per person € 78 (MS), € 90 (HS).
– Extra nights (per person per night) € 50 (LS); € 55 (MS);
(drinks not included). € 65 (HS).
Tel. 095 9897128. Proposal B
– Single room € 70,5 (LS).
A Bronte – Adult in third bed € 19,5
Ristorante Hotel Parco dell'Etna – Extra nights (per person per night) € 27,5 (LS); € 32,5 (HS).
Local and regional cuisine, comfortable atmosphere. Reductions
Sell of local typical products. Proposal B
Price: 26 Euro a persona. – Kids from 0 to 6 years 50%
Hosteria della Stazione.
At the countryside.
Typical cuisine.
Price: 20/25 Euro per person. For the ones
Cell: 329 0236244.
with more time
Also visit Lands of Etna and Alcantara (page 14) and/or Lands
of Nebrodi (page 30).
What to Buy
Wine
Olive oil
Cheeses
Pistachio
Pistachio desserts
Cold cuts
Martorana fruits
Prickly pear
Citrus fruits 9
Lands of
Agro Ericino
What to see
The lands of Agro Ericino, protected by Venus, character of the
Roman mythology, goddess of beauty and prosperity. The
western side of Sicily, a triangle that from Castellamare Gulf
reaches the San Vito peninsula and goes all the way to
Southwest of Erice. A changing landscape, which from the
seacoast through small valleys and limestone reliefs reaches high
crowns to offer fantastic panoramic views. The path develops in
the western Palermo territories, embracing the seacoast villages
and the ones in the hinterlands such as Erice and Buseto
Palizzolo.
How to get there
A29 Highway, Palermo – Trapani and seacoast roads.
SAN VITO LO CAPO
CUSTONACI
ERICE
VALDERICE
CASTELLAMARE
DEL GOLFO
BUSETO
PALIZZOLO
The rendezvous
At Castellamare del Golfo
Feast of Maria Santissima del Soccorso – 19/21 August –with a
procession towards the sea, where 10000 floating candles are
placed in the water.
At San Vito Lo Capo
San Vito Couscous feast – during the month of September –
exhibition of culture, music and cuisine of the Mediterranean basin.
Tempuri Capuna – last three weekend of October – Gastronomic
manifestation dedicated to the culinary tradition of blue fish.
At Erice
Mystery Procession – Holy Friday – with wooden groups of 1700.
International week of medieval and renaissance music – July –
concerts performed in churches.
10What to see Suggestions
Castellamare del Golfo – about 65 km of Palermo on the A29. Zingaro reserve – among Castellamare and San Vito lo Capo, at
Castle – of Arab origins, rebuilt by the Aragonese. Nowadays in the valley of Monte Spaziale – protected Mediterranean area,
restoration. It will hold the Museum of maritime activities. with designed paths and equipped areas. Naturalistic Museum.
Church of Rosario – with a 1500 portal. Details on:
Mother Church – rebuilt among the XVI and XVIII centuries. www.riservazingaro.it
Beach localities with sandy beaches.
The path of Wine Erice COD – proposes a series of itineraries
San Vito lo Capo – end of Castellamare Gulf, to the West. meant to discover one of the most suggestive areas, rich with
Church Madre – from XIII century – built over the remains of an history, culture and enogastronomy.
older chapel. Details on:
Sea Museum – in preparation in Torrazzo. www.stradadelvinoericedoc.it
Caves of Racchio and Cala Mancina with Paleolithic incisions –
Timpone district at 2.5 km.
Cave of Scurati – enormous rocky refuge, inside of which a small
village can be found – 2.5 km to the North.
Erice (near Trapani).
Ancient Monte San Giuliano – with the sanctuary of the
Mediterranean fertility goddess.
The walls – well preserved. The inferior part dates back to the
VIII–VII century AD with Roman reconstructions; the superior
part and the door are from the Norman period.
Trapani door and Corso Vittorio Emanuele – (ancient via Regia)
principal city road with Baroque Palaces.
Church Matrice – from 1314 – with reconstruction on hybrid
gothic style 1865.
Church of Santissimo Salvatore – ancient church with traces
from the 1300 and XV century portal to which it was attached a
monastery.
Church of San Pietro – built in the XIV century and restructured
on 1745. The attached ex convent of the Clarisse is the headquar-
ter of the Scientific Culture Center Ettore Majorana.
Civic Museum A. Cordici – archaeologic ruins of the Ericino
necropolis.
Church of San Martino – established by Ruggero the Norman,
rebuilt at the end of the XVII century and restored in 1700.
Balio garden – 1800 English garden with inside the Pepoli castle,
Norman period building restructured on the second half of 1800.
Venus Castle – from XII–XIII centuries – Built with ancient mate-
rials. Spectacular landscape of Trapani, salt mines, Egadi islands
and Bonaria Gulf.
The Pastry stores – a special remark to the Erice pastries, specia-
lized in the preparation of almond pastry desserts, martorana
fruits and ice creams.
11Lands of
Agro Ericino
Where to eat
and where to sleep
Where to sleep
At Castellammare del Golfo A Valderice
Hotel Bennistra II Albergo Baglio Santa Croce
3 stars, 21 Rooms. 3 stars – 25 Rooms.
Price: 65/190 Euro for double rooms. Bar, congress room, Bar, guarded garage, restaurant, connection with local touristic
restaurant, handicapped access, smoking area, TV room, air guides, transport service, handicapped access, TV room, air
conditioning, elevator. conditioning, elevator.
Tel. 0924 541128. Tel: 0923 891111.
Hotel Cetarium
4 stars, 26 Rooms – Price: 79/190 Euro for double rooms.
Bar, congress room, guarded garage, restaurant, pool, connection
with local touristic guides, handicapped access, smoking area,
internet point, TV room, air conditioning, elevator.
Where to eat
Tel. 0924 533401. A Valderice
Agriturismo Villa Nicetta
A Erice Number of seats: 60
Albergo L'Approdo Tel: 0941 726142. Guide: Osterie d'Italia (Slow Food).
3 stars, 12 Rooms. Albergo–Ristorante Tonnara di Bonagia – Loc. Bonagia.
Tel. 0924 505368. At the historical center. Local and classical cuisine, comfortable
Guide: Locande d'Italia. atmosphere
Albergo Elimo Price: 25/30 per person (drinks not included).
3 stars, 21 Rooms. Tel. 0923 431111. Guide: L'Espresso.
Tel. 0923 869377. Ristorante Cortile di Venere Due – Loc. Bonagia.
Guide: Mondadori, Touring and L'Espresso. At the historical center. Local and classical cuisine comfortable
Hotel Baia dei Mulini atmosphere.
4 stars, 87 Rooms. Price: 105/250 Euro for double rooms. Price: 25/30 per person (drinks not included).
Bar, congress room, guarded garage, restaurant, pool, tennis Tel: 0923 592700.
court, tasting/selling of typical products, connection with local Albergo–Ristorante Saverino – Loc. Bonagia.
touristic guides, transport service, handicapped access, internet At the historical center. Local and classical cuisine, comfortable
point, TV room, air conditioning, elevator. atmosphere
Tel: 092 358411. Price: 25/30 per person (drinks not included).
Albergo La Pineta Tel: 0923 592727. Guide: L'Espresso.
3 stars, 23 Rooms. Price: 70/110 Euro for double rooms.
Bar, congress room, guarded garage, restaurant, connection with A Castellammare del Golfo
local touristic guides, transport service, handicapped access, TV Ristorante del Golfo
room, air conditioning, elevator. Number of seats: 35 + 25 outdoors.
Tel: 0923 860127. Guides: Osterie d'Italia(Slow Food), L'Espresso.
Guide: Michelin Guida Verde. Ristorante Tenuta Plaia – Cont.da Scopello.
Resort Torre Pepoli – Loc. San Cusumano. Local, regional and classical cuisine, elegant atmosphere.
87 Rooms. Sell of local typical products.
Bar, congress room, guarded garage, restaurant, pool, tennis Tel: 0924 541476.
court, tasting/selling of typical products, connection with local
touristic guides, transport service, handicapped access, internet A Erice
point, TV room, air conditioning, elevator. Osteria di Venere
Tel: 0923 869362. Guide: De Agostini.
At San Vito Lo Capo Ristorante Taverna di Re Aceste
Hotel Capo San Vito Number of seats: 110.
Bar, congress room, guarded garage, restaurant, pool, connection Tel: 0923 869084.
with local touristic guides, handicapped access, smoking area, Guide: Touring.
internet point, TV room, air conditioning, elevator Ristorante alloggio Belvedere di S. Nicola
Tel. 0923 972284. Numer of seats: 10.
Guides: National Geographic, L’Espresso, Agriturist. Guide: Michelin Guida Verde.
Tel: 0923 860128
Ristorante Torre Bennistra – Loc. Scopello.
At the historical center.
Local and classical cuisine, comfortable atmosphere.
Price: 25/30 per person (drinks not included).
Tel: 0924 541128.
12Our
Ristorante Monte San Giuliano – Loc. Erice Vetta.
Local and classical cuisine, comfortable atmosphere.
Price: 25/30 Euro per person (drinks not included).
Proposal
Tel: 0923 869595.
Guides: Osterie d'Italia (Slow Food), Mondadori Michelin Guide € 195 per person in high season.
Verde, National Geographic, Touring, L'Espresso. € 162 in low season.
Bar Ristorante Panorama – Loc. Erice Vetta. High season from 15 to 31/03 and from 21/07 to 31/08.
Local and classical cuisine, comfortable atmosphere
Price: 25/30 per person (drinks not included). What does it includes:
Ristorante La Tavernetta – Loc. Erice Vetta. – Three nights on a double room, breakfast included, at
At the historical center. Albergo Baglio Santa Croce at Valderice.
Local and classical cuisine, comfortable atmosphere – Ruralità Mediterranea touristic guide.
Price: 25/30 Euro per person (drinks not included).
Tel: 0924541129. Supplements:
– Single room € 30 (LS); € 45 (HS).
A San Vito Lo Capo – Extra nights (per person per night) € 54 (LS); € 65 (HS).
Ristorante Corallo Reductions:
Number of seats: 35. – Kids from 0 to 12 years 40%.
Tel: 0923 972154. – Adults in third or fourth bed 20%
Guide: National Geographic.
Ristorante Alfredo
Tel: 0923.972366.
Guide: De Agostini, L’Espresso.
Hotel Ristorante Ghibli profumi di Cous Cous
Tel: 0923 974155.
Guide: L’Espresso.
Ristorante Ritrovo
Tel: 0923 975656.
Guide: L’Espresso.
For the ones with
La nostra
Ristorante Tha’Am
Tel: 0923 972836.
Guide: L’Espresso.
more time
proposta
Ristorante La Gna Sara
Tel: 0923 972100. Also visit the Lands of Monreale (page 26) and/or Lands of
Guide: Mondadori. Gattopardo (page 42).
What to Buy
Extra virgin olive oil POD Valli Trapanasi
Wine COD Erice
Red orange of Sicily PGI
Tuna production
Typical desserts
13Lands of
Etna and Alcantara
What to see
Territories in the Etna hillsides and in the Alcantara Valley. The
Etna and its mysteries. The beauties of an austere landscape,
usually snowy, a few kilometers away from the sea. The
excitement of lava flows and yellow brooms, which in spring
blossoms over the black lava of the biggest European volcano
and one of the major in activity in the world. The path develops
North and Northeast of Catania, inside the municipalities of the
Etna, all the way to its crater.
How to get there
A18 Highway Messina – Catania, Taormina exit. SS 184 and other
local roads. Or Fiumefreddo exit and SS 120.
MOJO FRANCAVILLA
ALCANTARA
RANDAZZO CASTIGLIONE DI SICILIA
TAORMINA
GIARRE
BELPASSO
NICOLOSI
PATERNÒ
The rendezvous
At Castiglione di Sicilia
Calici di stelle – the week of august 11th – spectacles, exhibitions
and tasting, ending the night of San Lorenzo.
At Randazzo
Feats of the Assunta – august 15th (ferragosto, Italian holiday) –
Medieval procession with the “vara” of the Madonna.
Enogastronomic market with tasting of typical products.
At Moio Alcàntara
Fish Fair – second Sunday of August – fish prepared in different
ways.
At Paternò
Santa Barbara Patron – week–long feast, the first days of
December, with processions, sportive competitions, and
fireworks spectacles.
14What to see Nicolosi – 8 km North of Paternò.
Entrance to Etna Park – See suggestions. Meant to the preserve,
Taormina recover and protect the environment.
Greek Theater – III century A.D. Le stazioni sciistiche – ski lifts.
The panorama – the historical center and its churches on the Piano Provenzano – North of Etna.
main road. Nicolosi – South of Etna.
Motta Camastra – 22 km from Taormina on the SS 185.
Alcantara Gorge – small tract of the Alcantara River that rises of
the lava gorge and runs through two lava walls of unknown age.
Suggestions
Fluvial Park of Alcantara – includes 12 municipalities in the
Castiglione di Sicilia – 10 km of Gole dell'Alcàntara. provinces of Messina and Catania. The park goes along the
course of the Alcantara River, which rises in Nebrodi and ends in
Il Picciolo – First golf court of Sicily, 18 holes path among woods the sea near Taormina.
of oak trees and hazelnut trees. Details on:
Lauria Castle or Castello Grande – of Norman age. www.parcoalcantara.it
Nebrodi Park
On the Provinces of Messina, Catania and Enna, involves 23
Mojo Alcantara – 15 km of Casigliane di Sicily on the SS 185. municipalities and has a very rich fauna and vegetation.
Cattle Fair – last week of September – secular tradition in Details on:
Firriato district. www.parcodeinebrodi.it
. Provola dei Nebrodi – Cheese, original from the Floresta zone
Randazzo – 15 km ad ovest di Castiglione di Sicily sulla SS 120 o and spread afterwards all throughout Monti Nebrodi.
Etna Park.
su strade locali. It includes a territory of 20 municipalities in the inside of
Chiesa di S. Maria di Randazzo – 15 km West of Castiglione di Sicily Catania province and is characterized by the presence of the
on the SS 120 or local roads. largest active volcano in Europe. Inside of the Park there are
Church of S. Maria di Randazzo – XIII century – Built with lava skiing stations with skilifts – such as Piano Provenzano – Etna
north and Nicolosi – Etna south.
material. It was modified between the XVI and XIX centuries. Details on:
Gurrida Lake – sole lake of lava in Europe, ideal seasonal foothold www.parcoetna.ct.it
for migratory birds.
Zafferana Etnea – 34 km a sud di Taormina sull'autostrada A 18.
Uscita Giarre.
Ottobrata Zafferanese – 34 km South of Taormina on the A 18
Highway, Giarre exit.
October at Zafferanese – 4 Sundays of October– Enogastronomic
manifestation with tasting and selling of local typical products
and exhibition stands. Every day is dedicated to one typical
product.
Honey of Zafferana Etnea – Among the biggest national
producers with particular qualities such as orange, eucalyptus,
thyme, prickly pear, chestnut and acacia.
Paternò – on the SS 121, South of Etna.
Norman castle – perfectly well preserved.
15Lands of
Etna and Alcantara
Where to eat
and where to sleep
Where to sleep
At Nicolosi A Mascali
Albergo Biancaneve B&B Le Clementine
Tel: 095 911176. Guide: National Geographic, L'Espresso. 3 rooms. Guide: Locande d'Italia (Slow Food).
Etna Tourism Consorzio Operatori Turistici Tel: 095 969047.
Tel. 095 7916278.
Albergo Gemmellaro A Francavilla di Sicilia
3 stars, 56 rooms. Hotel D'Orange.
Tel: 095 911373. Guide: Touring. 3 stars, 46 Rooms. Price: 80/150 Euro for double rooms
1980’s structure, renewed on 2002.
At Randazzo Bar, meeting room, restaurant, pool, connection with local
Albergo Scrivano touristic guides, transport service, handicapped access, internet
3 stars, 56 Rooms. point, TV room, air conditioning, elevator.
Tel: 091 421062. Guide: National Geographic. Tel: 0942 981374.
Agriturismo Antica Vigna Azienda Agrituristica Akesines
10 Rooms. Price: 35 Euro per reservation per person. Parking, Cell. 329 4138832.
children’s playing area, horse back riding, bicycle rental, Azienda Agricola e Agrituristica Il Borgo
tasting/selling of local typical products. Tel. 0942 985010.
Tel: 095 924003. Guides: Touring Agriturismi; Agriturist
Agriturismo Etna Quota Mille A Trecastagni
6 Rooms. Price: 70/80 Euro for double rooms Agriturismo Biologico dell’Etna
2006’s structure – at the countryside.
Breakfast room, guarded garage, restaurant, children’s playing Tel. 095 7807670.
area, tasting/selling of local typical products, connection with Cell. 338 7033712.
local touristic guides, transport service, handicapped access,
bicycle rental, internet point. A Viagrande
Tel: 095 5187293. Azienda Agrituristica Le Sciarelle
Agriturismo Borgo San Nicolao Cell. 348 2606259.
9 rooms. Price: 75 Euro for double rooms.
1300’s structure, renewed on 2004–2005 – at the countryside
Breakfast room, meeting room, guarded garage, restaurant, Where to eat
children’s playing area, tennis court, tasting/selling of local typical
products, connection with local touristic guides, pets allowed, A Nicolosi
entertainment, bicycle rental, smoking area, TV room, air Ristorante Grotta del Gallo
conditioning. Number of seats: 300.
Tel: 095 924084. Tel: 095 911301. Guide: Touring.
Agriturismo Parco Statella – Loc. Montelaguardia.
9 Rooms. A Trecastagni
1500’s structure, renewed on 2000. Bar, meeting room, restaurant, Ristorante All’angolo
children’s playing area, tasting/selling of local typical products, Tel: 095 7806988. Guide: Mondadori.
connection with local touristic guides, handicapped access,
smoking area, TV room, air conditioning. A Zafferana Etnea
Tel: 095 924036. Ristorante Parco dei Principi
Agriturismo Vallebruna – Loc. Montelaguardia. Tel: 095 7082335.
9 Rooms. Price: 70/90 Euro for double rooms. Guide: De Agostini.
2001’s structure. Breakfast room, guarded garage, restaurant,
children’s playing area, tasting/selling of local typical products, A Randazzo
connection with local touristic guides, handicapped access, Trattoria\Osteria Veneziano
entertainment, smoking area, internet point, TV room. Local and regional cuisine, simple atmosphere.
Tel: 095 924046. Price: 20/30 Euro per person (drinks not included).
At Pedara Tel: 095 7991353.
Albergo Crystal Sporting. Guide: Osterie d’Italia (Slow Food), National Geographic, Touring.
3 stars, 27 Rooms. Ristorante Etna Quota Mille
Tel: 095 919509. Guide: L'Espresso. At the countryside. Local cuisine
Grand Hotel Bonaccorsi Sell of local typical products.
4 stars 98 Rooms. Price: 23/30 Euro per person (drinks not included).
Tel: 095 7928537. Guide: L'Espresso. Tel: 095 5187293.
Trattoria San Giorgio e il Drago
At Zafferana Etnea At the historical center
Albergo Airone Local cuisine, simple atmosphere
3 stars, 62 Rooms. Price: 25 Euro per person (drinks not included).
Tel: 095 7081819. Guide: Mondadori Touring, L'Espresso. Tel: 095 923972. Guide: Osterie d’Italia (Slow Food).
Albergo Primavera dell'Etna
3 stars, 57 Rooms.
Guides: Touring, De Agostini.
16Our
Ristorante Borgo San Nicolao
At the countryside.
proposal
Local and regional cuisine, comfortable atmosphere
Sell of local typical products.
Price: 20 Euro per person (drinks not included). € 111 per person.
Tel: 095 924084. What does it includes:
Ristorante Vallebruna – Loc. Monte la Guardia in campagna. – Three nights in a double room, breakfast included, at
At the countryside. Agriturismo Parco Statella at Randazzo.
Local cuisine, comfortable atmosphere. – Ruralità Mediterranea touristic guide.
Price: 20 Euro per person (drinks not included). Supplements:
Tel: 095 924046. – Single room € 15.
– Adults in third or fourth bed € 75.
A Piedimonte Etneo – Extra nights (per person per night) € 37.
Azienda Agricola Liperus – Loc. Terremorte. Reductions:
Sell of local typical products. – Kids from 3 to 10 yeas 30%.
Tel: 095 648649.
A Francavilla di Sicilia
Ristorante – Pizzeria d'Aragona
Local and classical cuisine, comfortable atmosphere.
Price: 16 Euro per person (drinks not included). Tel: 0942 981374.
Trattoria Rapisardi
Local cuisine, simple atmosphere
Price: 15 Euro per person (drinks not included). Tel: 0942 981341.
A Taormina
Ristorante Al Duomo
For the ones with
Number of seats: 36 + 30 outdoors.
Tel: 0942 625656. Guides: Osterie d’Italia (Slow Food), National more time
Geographic, De Agostini, Michelin Guida Verde.
Ristorante Il Ciclope Also visit the Lands of Nebrodi (page 30) and/or the Lands
Number of seats: 120. of Etna (page 6).
Tel: 0942 23263. Guide: De Agostini, Touring.
Ristorante Casa Grugno
Number of seats: 120.
Tel: 0942 21208. Guide: Mondadori National Geographic, L’Espresso.
Ristorante La Giara
Number of seats: 200 + 35 outdoors.
Tel: 0942 23360. Guide: National Geographic, De Agostini, Touring.
Ristorante Maffei's
Tel: 0942 24055. Guide: Mondadori.
Ristorante Castello da Ciccio
What to Buy
Number of seats: 70.
Tel: 0942 28158. Guide: Touring. Honey
Ristorante Griglia Olive oil
Number of seats: 80. Wine
Tel: 0942 23980. Guide: Touring, L'Espresso. Meat
Ristorante Delfino da Angelo Cold cuts
Number of seats: 120 Cheeses
Tel: 0942 23004. Guide: Touring.
Dry fruit
Ristorante La Capinera
Tel: 0942 626247. Guide: L'Espresso. Nuts
Ristorante Principe Cerami
Tel. 0942 613111. Guide: L'Espresso.
Ristorante Al Saraceno
Tel: 0942 632015. Guide: Michelin Guida Verde.
17Lands of
Hyblon Tukles
What to see
Siracusa hinterlands, from the heart of the plateau of Monti Iblei
to the citrus valleys, are the framework of this itinerary, UNESCO
patrimony. A journey through the lands of legendary condottieri
as Kings Hyblon and Tukles, among the Ionian Sea and the
oriental hinterlands, in a landscape marked by profound caves
and suggestive hills, where history, culture and tradition merge in
a perfectly conserved environment.
How to get there
A18 Highway Messina – Catania and tangenziale di Catania. From
here, SS 114 Orientale Sicula to Lentini, Carlentini, Francofone
and Buccheri; SS 194 to Sortino; SP 60 to Canicattini Bagni,
Cassaro, Ferla, Palazzolo Acreide and Buscemi.
LENTINI
CARLENTINI
FRANCOFONTE
BUCCHERI SORTINO
FERLA SOLARINO
BUSCEMI CASSARO
PALAZZOLO
ACREIDE
CANICATTINI
BAGNI
The rendezvous
At the Various historical centers
Holy Week rites – Easter period between March and April.
At Siracusa e Palazzolo Acreide
Classical representations cycle – May and June – at the ancient
Greek theater.
.
At Buccheri
Iblei’s gold – May – exhibition and promotion of the extra virgin
Olive Oil.
Medfest – 2nd half of August – Cultural, artistic and enogastro-
nomic manifestation.
At Canicattini Bagni
Bans and Jazz festival – August and September.
At Ferla
Lithos – September – music exhibition and popular stories.
At Sortino
Honey Fair – 1st weekend of October.
18What to see
Lentini – on the SS 194 – Crossroad to left on the 20 km. Sortino – 22 km Northeast of Buccheri.
Biviere Lake – water resource and naturalistic oasis with 25.000 Pupi Museum dedicated to Ignazio Puglisi, the museum with its
birds of 150 species, 15 of which nest here. well preserved exhibitions, offers pictures of Sicilian lifestyle.
Archaeologica Museum – in restoration process – ruins of the X Access point to the Orientated Natural Reserve of Valle
and IX centuries AD, classical and Hellenic materials. dell’Anapoand to the Pantalica Necropolis (XII century AD)
Archaeological zone – South of the urban center – remains of UNESCO site.
three beltway walls and sepulchers of a Hellenic necropolis. Churches – Madre, of the Natività, Sant’Antonio Abate, Santa
Scirocco House – loc. Piscitello – 1700 Room in an ancient cave. Sofia, Of Carmelites, San Pietro, San Francesco, San Sebastiano.
Carlentini – 3, 5 km South of Lentini. Ferla – Northwest of Sortino.
Churches – San Sebastiano, Sant’Antonio, Santa Sofia,
Church of S. Sebastiano – rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake. San Francesco, Dei Cappuccini, Santa Agrippina, della Disciplina,
Church of Carmine – with portal from the '500 and two Santa Caterina, San Rocco.
engravings of S. Francesco and S. Bernardino. Access point to the Orientated Natural Reserve.
Leontinoi Archaeological Park – VIII century AD.
Cassaro – 5 km from Ferla.
Francofonte – 19 km West ofCarlentini. Churches – Madre, Sant'Antonio, San Sebastiano, della Madonna
Marquis Palace – already Gravina–Cruylles – Municipality delle Grazie.
headquarters and private spaces. Baroque decorations and Access point to the Orientated Natural Reserve.
sculptures on the remaining medieval compound.
Siracusa and surroundings – UNESCO patrimony.
Buccheri – 22 km South of Francofonte. Greek theater and the ear of Dionysus.
Churches – S. Antonio, S. Ambrogio, S. Maria Maddalena, Church Neapolis archaeological Park – holds the greatest amount of the
Madre San Paolo Apostolo. classical monuments of the Greek and Roman Siracusa, built
Woods of Monte Lauro – Santa Maria, Bosco Pisano and Piano between 1952 and 1955 to unite in one single compound the
Contessa – communitary interest sites. biggest monuments.
Regional Archaeological Museum "Paolo Orsi" – nearby of the
Buscemi – 5 km after Buccheri, on the SP 124. archaeological zone of Neapolis.
Places of the Peasantry work – Ethno–anthropologic itinerary Ortigia Island – island–promontory, heart of the city that holds
the Dome with the baroque facade, the Doric temple of Apollo
managed by the Association to the preservation of the popular and a thousand places to enjoy the local gastronomy.
culture of Monte Iblei.
The landscape – of some caves recalls Jordan, Tunisia or the
plateau on minor Asia.
Requesenz Castle – The original Arab structure was rebuilt by
the posterior dynasties as Normans and Sragoneses. Hold the
communal cementery.
Suggestions
Churches – of the Carmine, S. Sebastiano, Madre, S. Maria Cycling Path – 6 itineraries in bicycle through the caves of
Maddalena, San Giacomo, Sant'Antonino, della Madonna del Monte Iblei and the baroque curves.
bosco. Details on:
www.leaderht.com/hyblontukles
Palazzolo Acreide – 10 km from Buscemi on the SP 124. Speleologist Path – Natural Integrated Reserve Complesso
UNESCO Patrimony. Villasmundo. Details on:
Akrai Archeological Area – Greek period.
www.parchiitaliani.com/parchi/index.php?id_g=529
House Museum of Antonino Uccello – at the inside of Ferla
Palace, building erected on pre–existing foundations, after the Scientific and naturalistic Path – Orientata Natural Reserve of
1693 earthquake. Pantalica, of Anapo Valler and cava Grande; it covers the
Churches – San Sebastiano, San Paolo, of the Annunziata, territories of Cassaro, Ferla and Sortino, for 3.920 hectares.
Sant’Antonio, of the Immacolata, San Michele, Madre. Details on:
Cava e Bosco di Baulì – Baulì caves and Wood – Site of www.parks.it/riserva.cavagrande.cassibile/pun.html
communitarian interest as part of Val di Noto, UNESCO patrimony. Natural reserve of Ciana River and Siracusa salt mines; cover
theSiracusa territory for 316 hectares.
Canicattini Bagni – 14 km of Siracusa on the SP 124. Details on:
Monumental itinerary – along the liberty prospects of Carpinteri www.parks.it/riserva.fiume.ciane
Palace (XVIII century), nowadays municipality’s headquarters;
Cassarino palace (XIX century) and Cianci Palace (XX century);
the façade of Church of S. Maria degli Angeli.
Fabric Museum – permanent exhibition of tissues; manufactured
with different materials (line, cotton, wool, silk, duck) with
particular motives, and of great value.
19Lands of
Hyblon Tukles
Where to eat
and where to sleep
Where to sleep
At Palazzolo Acreide At Carlentini
Albergo Senatore Agriturismo Casa dello Scirocco – Cont.da Piscitello
3 stars, 21 rooms. Roman structure, renewed on 1987 – At the countryside
Tel: 0931 883444. Guide: Touring. Game area, ping pong, bocce court, soccer field, pool,
Agriturismo Borgo degli Ulivi – Cont.da Bibbia. tasting/selling of local typical products
3 spighe, 16 rooms. Tel: 338 1720112.
16 Rooms. Agriturismo Tenuta di Roccadìa – Cont.da Roccadia
Price: 110/130 Euro for double rooms. 20 Rooms.
1920’s structure, renewed on 1999. 1800 structure, renewed on 1990 – At the countryside
Tasting/selling of local typical products, handicapped access,
bicycle rental, air conditioning. Breakfast room, meeting room, guarded garage, restaurant,
Tel: 0931 883866. pool, children’s playing area, tasting/selling of local typical
Agriturismo Albareseda – Cont.da Bibbia. products, pets allowed, internet WiFi, air conditioning.
5 Rooms – Price: 60/65 Euro for double rooms. Tel: 095 990362.
1890’s structure, renewed on 2003 – At the countryside Guides: Locande d'Italia (Slow Food), Agriturist.
Restaurant, tasting/selling of local typical products, pets
allowed, pets allowed, handicapped access. At Siracusa
Tel: 0931 883085. Agriturismo Capo Corso – Cont.da Capo Corso.
La Maddalena Agriturismo – Cont.da Serrascimone. 6 Rooms and 3 apartments – Price: 30/45 euro per night.
5 Rooms. Price: 70 Euro for double rooms. At the countryside, ping pong, tennis court, archery, pool,
At the countryside, tasting/selling of local typical products, pets ceramics handicraft laboratory, organization of different
allowed, handicapped access. courses.
Tel: 0931 883100. Tel: 0931 711834.
Agriturismo Fattoria Giannavì – Cont.da Giannavì.
Price: 30/65 Euro per person per night At Floridia
1700’s structured. Camping area, pool, children’s playing area. Agriturismo Don Mauro – Cont.da Cugno di Canne.
Tel: 0931 881776. 10 Rooms – Price: 65/70 euro for double rooms
Albergo Feudo Bauly – Cont.da Bauly.
4 stars, 23 Rooms. 1845 structure, renewed on 2006 – At the Handicapped access , TV room , air conditioning.
countryside. Bar, meeting room, guarded garage, restaurant, Tel: 0931 941025.
pool, pets allowed, handicapped access, air conditioning.
Tel: 0931 881568.
At Noto
Aguglia Agriturismo di S. Carpino – Cont.da Aguglia.
9 Rooms. Price: 130 Euro for double rooms.
2005’s structure – At the countryside.
Tasting/selling of local typical products, bicycle rental, internet
point, TV room.
Tel: 0931 872192.
At Sortino
Agriturismo La Sorgente – Cont.da Favara.
3 Rooms. Price: 60 euro for double rooms
At the countryside. tasting/selling of local typical products, pets
allowed, handicapped access, air conditioning.
Tel: 0931 952054.
Agriturismo Sacrepietre – Cont.da Fusco.
4 Rooms. Price: 35/40 Euro for double rooms.
Renewed on 1999 – At the countryside.
Meeting room, restaurant, children’s playing area, tasting/selling
of local typical products, handicapped access, bicycle rental, air
conditioning, elevator.
Tel: 0931 954798.
Agriturismo Pantalica Ranch – Cont.da Chianazzo.
6 Rooms. Renewed on1995.
Tasting/selling of local typical products, guided excursions in
boats or horses.
Tel: 0931 954425.
20Where to eat Our
At Palazzolo Acreide
Ristorante Da Andrea
Proposal
Number of seats: 55 + 30 outdoor.
Tel: 0931 881488. € 129 per person in high season.
Guide: Osterie d'Italia (Slow Food). € 114 in low season.
Trattoria del Gallo Low season from 7/01 to 31/03 and from 1/11 to 23/12.
Number of seats: 70.
Tel: 0931 881334. What does it includes:
Guide: Osterie d'Italia (Slow Food). – Three nights in a double room, breakfast included, at
Ristorante Anapo da Nunzio Agriturismo Tenuta di Roccadìa at Carlentini.
Number of seats: 100. – Ruralità Mediterranea Touristic Guide.
Guide: Mondadori Touring. Supplements:
Tel: 0931 882286. – Single room € 36 (LS); € 45 (HS).
Ristorante Il Portico – From 4/08 to11/09, from 29 to 31/12 and Easter, mandatory
Number of seats: 350. supplement of half pension € 29 per day per person and
Tel: 0931 881532.
Guide: Touring. € 20 per day per single person
Ristorante Il Camino – Extra nights (per person per night) € 38 (LS); € 43 (HS).
Number of seats: 120. Reductions:
Tel: 0931 881860. – Kids from 3 to 6 years in third or fourth bed 50%.
Guide: Touring. – Kids from 7 to10 years in third or fourth bed 30%.
– Adult in third or fourth bed 10%.
At Buccheri
Osteria U Locale
Number of seats: 50.
At the historical center.
Local cuisine, simple atmosphere.
Price: 20/25 per person (drinks not included).
Tel: 0931 873923.
Guide: Osterie d'Italia (Slow Food).
At Sortino
For the ones with
Agriturismo “Le Sacre Pietre”
Local cuisine , simple atmosphere.
more time
Price: 20/25 per person (drinks not included).
Tel: 0931 954798. Abbinare alle Terre dell'Hyblon Tukles le Terre del Kalat Est
La Pizzoleria (a pag. 22) e/o le Terre del Kalat Ovest (a pag. 38).
At the historical center.
Tasting of the typical pizzolo of Sortino.
Price: 20/25 per person.
Tel: 0931 953924.
What to Buy
Wine Nero d'Avola
Olive oil POD Monte Iblei
Cold Cuts
Desserts
Red Orange of Sicily
Honey of Val d’Anapo
Valuable handicrafts
Ceramics and terracotta
Fabrics and embroidery
Objects and jewels in stone and glass, wood and precious
metals
21Lands of Kalat Est
What to see
Beyond Piana di Catania, an area that wedges to the slopes of
Monte Iblei, rich of arcaeological sites and agricultural villages
with ancient traditions. The path develops on the territory of
Catania, south and Southwest on the SS 194 and East to
Caltagirone. These lands get their name from the “calatino areas”
East of Piana di Catania.
How to get there
CASTEL DI JUDICA
A18 Highway Messina–Catania,
Tangenziale di Catania SS 194 and RADDUSA
frontier roads.
RAMACCA
SCORDIA
PALAGONIA
MINEO MILITELLO IN
VAL DI CATANIA
GRAMMICHELE
VIZZINI
The rendezvous LICODIA EUBEA
At Castel di Iudica
Fair of Sicilian Pecorino Pepato – last weekend of April –
Franchetto district.
“U sautu a vecchia” – first weekend of October – cultural and
historical manifestation.
At Grammichele
Feast of Madonna del Piano – September 6th to 8th –processions
and enogastronomy.
Sausage Fair – September 6th to 8th – at the sanctuary of S. Maria
del Piano.
At Licodia Eubea
“Patacò” Fair – December – poor dish of the peasantry tradition,
made with chickling vetch flour.
Feast of table grape – 2nd Sunday of September – Grape feast and
of other typical products – International Prize “Lupo d’Oro”.
At Militello Val di Catania
Feast of SS. Salvatore – August 8th to 25th – liturgical program and
collateral manifestations.
Mustard and prickly pear Fair – October 12th to 14th – cultural and
gastronomic event.
Ettore Majorana Prize – September 25th to 30th – National literary
award for the compilation of poetry in dialect and short novels.
Musical and theatrical events.
At Mineo
Christmas in the road – December 1st to January 6th – contest of
Nativity Scenes at the historical center. Exhibitions, living
nativity scenes and tasting path.
Olive oil Fair – second half of November – tasting and visit to
the oil mills.
22A Palagonia "Cunziria" Village – industrial archaeology and botanic park.
Feast of Santa Febronia – June 20th to 25th and July 2nd – Cafici Palace – second half of 1700 – baroque palace.
Processions, markets, sports competitions, cultural initiatives Archaeological sites – around the monastery of Santa Maria dei
and firework spectacles. Greci.
The verginelle festivity – every Tuesday of September – religious rite. Mother Church of San Gregorio Magno – gothic style.
Holy week – ancient religious rites. Church of San Giovanni – late baroque style.
A Raddusa Militello Val di Catania (Patrimony of the Unesco) – 10 km from Scordia.
Festa del Grano – Grain Feast – 2nd weekend of September – Church of Santa Maria della Stella – rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake,
historical reconstruction of the harvesting, tasting of bread, never finished. At the inside, small museum of sacred art.
pasta and cuccìa. Church of San Nicolò – rebuilt on 1721 after the earthquake; at
the basements, museum of sacred art.
A Ramacca. Church of San Domenico – plant of 1700 – late baroque style.
Bread Fair – last weekend of August – tasting of bread baked in Archeological Areas – pre–historic and proto–historic necropolis.
different ways.
Artichoke Fair – first weekend of April – Violet Artichoke form Scordia on the SP 385 – 23 km from lazzotto crossroad on the SS 194.
Ramacca PGI and other manifestations. Ethno – Anthropologic Museum M. De Mauro – Exhibition of
A Scordia handicrafts, working instruments and documents of the peasantry
Presepe – prepared in the evocative coves of the quarry. civilization prior the industrialization.
Carnevale – paraded in allegorical custom, wagons, Branciforte Palace – first half of ‘600 – baroque style, nowadays
enogastronomici stands. private property.
Torre Cava – pre–historic settlement engraved in the rocks.
A Vizzini
Ricotta Fair – April 23th to 25th– tasting of ricotta and handicraft market. Palagonia – 22 km East of Scordia.
Verghiane Manifestation – 1st week of July – Literary, theatrical Santa Febbronia Coasts – pre–historic archaeological site.
and musical festival. Remains of San Giovanni’s Basilica – rare early Christian monument.
Byzantine hermitage of S. Febronia – monument from the VI–VII
century AD.
What to see Pozzo Blandini – second half of the XIX century – Agrarian structure.
Grammichele – on the SS 194 (Ragusa–Catania), crossroad to the Mineo – 9 km south of Palagonia.
right on the 58 km. (Catania – Gela) crossroad Sp 33. House Museum Luigi Capuana – natal house of the writer –
Historical center of hexagonal plant – projected by the Prince Library with more than 20.000 volumes.
Carlo Maria Carafa, established in the 1693 after the destruction Civic Museum Corrado Tamburino Merlini – transport amphorae,
of Occhiolà Village. from the III–I centuries BC epigraphs from the IV/III BC and of Roman
Civic Museum of Grammichele – archaeological ruins from the age, and ruins of the Late Hellenic Period and Ancient Bronze Age.
Bronze Age (XI–IX century AD) to 1693, at the inside of the Caves of Caratabia – sepulchral chambers.
Communal Palace, with a small restoration laboratory.
Archaeological Park of Occhiolà – established in 1997 – ruins of Ramacca – 11 km Northeast of Palagonia.
the ancient village destroyed by the1693 earthquake. City Palace – Palace of the XVIII century (restoration process).
Sanctuary of S. Maria del Piano – survived the 1693 earthquake, Civic Archaeological Museum – ruins from the pre–history to the
the Romitory dates back to the XV century. medieval age.
Mother Church – last Sicilian baroque. Archaeological Communal Parks – la Montagna, Torricella and
Cozzo Santa Maria – pre–historical sites.
Licodia Eubea – 13 km south of Grammichele. Perriere Sottano – archaeological site from where the come the
Castello di Licodia – military Arab fortress of the IX century – ruins exposed on the Civic Museum.
destroyed by the 1693 earthquake, preserves almost intact some
towers. Castel di Iudica – 18 km from Ramacca and 27 from Palagonia.
Dirillo Lake – at monti Iblei – Ideal place to walk, horse back ride Civic Museum Prospero Grasso – archaeological remains found
and sport fishing. in the settlement of Monte Iudica.
Mother Church – built around 1600 – re–opens on 1738 in last Archaeological sites of Monte Iudica and Monte Turcisi –
baroque style, after the 1693earthquake.
Church of S. Maria degli Angeli – and convent of the Cappucine Hellenic settlement of the VI–V sec. BC. and Greek military base
monks, made by the Santapau on 1568. on the VI century BC.
Civic museum – remains of Neolithic age and late Hellenic period, Monte Iudica – geological site with limestone remains from
discovered in the territory. 180.000 years ago.
Hermitage of the Church of San Michele Arcangelo – and manor
Vizzini – 13 km East of Licodia Eubea. farm on Monte Iudica.
Ventimiglia–Trao Palace – House of Memory and Art; Imaginary
Museum of Verghiano. Raddusa – 19 km West of Castel di Iudica.
Casa Costa – Contemporary art museum. Ethno–Anthropologic Museum of the harvest and peasantry culture.
Verga Palace – two floor building in which Giovanni Verga lived The Museum – followin the FENG–SHUI construction methods.
his youth years and it was its dwelling during his travels to Vizzini. 600 varieties of the coming from all over the world.
23Lands of Kalat Est
Where to eat
and where to sleep
Suggestions Where to sleep
Baroque Festival – at Val di Noto – cultural path related to the At Grammichele
baroque music – forty spectacles in fifty days (July, August and Agriturismo Valle dei Margi
September) 17 Rooms. 1800’s structure. At the country side. Bar,
Details on: congress/meeting room, guarded garage, restaurant, pool,
www.guidasicilia.it children’s playing area, tennis court, tasting/selling of typical
The area of Occhiolà Archaeological Park – at Grammichele – products, connection with local touristic guides, handicapped
ruins of the ancient village destroyed by the 1693 earthquake access, bicycle rental.
that damaged a great part of eastern Sicily. Also remains from Tel. 0933 940464.
the Bronze Age. Guide: Agriturist.
Details on: B&B Casa Barone
www.giraitalia.it/Sicilia/Catania/5558 grammichele.html 3 stars, 4 Rooms. At the historical center
Breakfast room, guarded garage, internet point, air conditioning.
Verghiano Itinerary – Vizzini – path that unites the places and Tel. 0933 946736.
landscapes that inspired the master. B&B Talìa
Details on: 4 Rooms – at the historical center.
www.sagradellaricotta.it/itinerarioverghiano.html Breakfast room, air conditioning, internet point, handicapped
access.
Tel. 0933 940899.
A Licodia Eubea
Affittacamere I Dammusi
Handicapped access, guarded garage, internet point, air
conditioning.
Tel. 0933 801251.
A Vizzini
Agriturismo A Cunziria
Near the historical center. 1400’s structure.
Restaurant, bar, congress/meeting room, guarded garage, pool,
handicapped access, children’s playing area, horse back riding,
trekking, guided visits, bicycle rental, cooking courses, archery,
bocce field, transport service from/to the airport
Tel. 0933 965507.
A Palagonia
Albergo La Clessidra
3 stars, 13 Rooms. Price: 60/100 euro for double rooms.
Bar, congress/meeting room, guarded garage, restaurant,
handicapped access, air conditioning, elevator.
Tel. 095 7956413.
Turismo Rurale I Portici Village
Bar, restaurant, ball room, reading room, soccer field, beach
volley, pool, mountain bike.
Tel. 095 7952850.
A Mineo
B&B Casa Maglione
3 stars, 2 Rooms. At the historical center.
Breakfast, air conditioning.
Tel 0933 981789.
A Ramacca
Albergo Paradiso della Zagara
3 stars, 10 Rooms. Price: 40/80 euro for double rooms.
2003 structure at the historical center.
Bar, restaurant, congress/meeting room, guarded garage, pets
allowed, handicapped access, air conditioning.
Tel. 095 653279.
A Castel di Iudica
Affittacamere Residenza Conti
3 Rooms, at the historical center.
Simplicity and welcoming.
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A Grammichele
Ristorante Il Rustico
Proposal
At the historical center.
Local cuisine, simple atmosphere.
Appears at "Il Gambero Rozzo". € 135 per person in high season.
Tel. 0933 942365. € 120 in low season.
High season from 15/06 to 15/09.
A Vizzini What does it includes:
Ristorante – Pizzeria La Ruota – Loc. Vizzini Scalo.
At the countryside. Tel. 0933 961820. – Three nights in a double room, breakfast included, at
Ristorante Heroe's Club Agriturismo Valle dei Margi at Granmichele.
At the historical center. – Ruralità Mediterranea Touristic Guide.
Local cuisine, simple atmosphere. Supplements:
Tel. 0933 966323. – Single room € 15.
– Extra nights (per person per night) € 40 (LS); € 45 (HS).
A Scordia Reductions
Ristorante – Pizzeria La Cava del Baffo Blu
At the historical center. Regional cuisine, simple atmosphere. – Kids from 2 to 12 years 30%.
Tel. 095 7936079. – Adults in third or fourth bed 15%.
A Palagonia
Ristorante Il Giardino dell'Agave
At the countryside. Tel. 095 7951631.
Ristorante – Pizzeria Covo delle Pulci
At the historical center. Local cuisine. Tel. 095 7951613.
A Mineo
Ristorante Etoile
At the historical center. Local cuisine.
For the ones with
Ristorante – Pizzeria Shalimar
At the historical center.
Speciality: cannoli di ricotta.
more time
Tel. 0933 981069.
Ristorante – Pizzeria Casa Mia Also visit Lands of Etna and Alcantara (page 14) and/or Lands
At the countryside. Local cuisine. Tel. 0933 982401. of Cerere – Geopark (page 34).
A Ramacca
Turismo rurale Tenuta Malerba
At the countryside. Local cuisine.
Manor farm, production of ricotta and pecorino POD.
Ristorante – Pizzeria Primavera.
At the countryside. Local cuisine. Tel 095 653769.
Ristorante La Collina d'Oro
At the countryside. Local and classical cuisine. Tel. 095 7932212.
A Castel di Iudica
What to Buy
Ristorante La Ginestra
At the countryside. Local cuisine. Tel. 095 661092.
Azienda Agricola Casearia Frazzetta Red orange of Sicily PGI
At the countryside. Tasting of typical products. Carciofo Violetto di Sicily of Ramacca
Ristorante L’Antico Castello Ricotta
At the historical center. Local and regional cuisine. Cheeses
Ristorante Rendez–vous – Loc. Giumarra.
Regional Cuisine. Tel. 095 664371. Hard grain Flour
Olive oil POD Monti Iblei
A Raddusa Cannoli di ricotta
Ristorante El Sombrero Uva da tavola IGP Licodia Eubea
At the historical center. Local cuisine. Tel. 095 662170. Torrone Bianco (nougat) of Licodia Eubea
A Militello in Val di Catania La Patacò of Licodia Eubea
Ristorante U Trappitu Wine COD and TGI
Ancient structure at the historical center.
Tel. 095 811447.
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