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San Calogero is an ex-feud which can be found on the extreme outskirts of the ´Ibleon´ plateau, looking out towards Mount Etna, north of Syracuse and in the centre of eastern Sicily. Its scenery is charachterised by valleys, which were excavated for centuries, in white stone and a river also called San Calogero. The fields at the bottom of the valley. rich in spring water, were once the only place where citrus plantations could be found. The plateau was instead used for a non-irrigated cultivation such as cereals and olive groves. Extra virgin olive oil and citrus fruits, from which marmelades and orange-blossom honey derive, are still the main produce today. The slopping land is used as pasture. It is rocky and barren in places but sometimes soft and part is even covered by a wood which is rich in Mediterranean essence. |
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Located at the centre of an area rich in prestigious natural sites (Etna, Oasi di Vendicari), archaeological ruins (Siracusa, Pantalica), and architectural works of art (Ragusa Ibla, Noto, Modica), the Commenda San Calogero enjoys a strategic position that allows you to visit all of eastern Sicily in one day. Between May and June, don’t miss the yearly appointment with the classical performances in the Greek Theatre of Siracusa. Also of increasing popularity, along with the better known Taormina Film Festival in June, is the International Frontier Film Festival (July) in Marzamemi, an ancient fishing village that has now become one of the newest not-to-be-missed spots in the area, with the largest and southernmost open-air hall in Europe, positioned within the tonnara, a tuna-net maze dating to the period of the Arab domination of Sicily and still perfectly preserved. |
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The guesthouse consists of twelve comfortable double rooms furnished with antique, all different in colors and curtains. In every room: satellite TV, minibar, air conditioning and safe. Of the twelve rooms, two also have a fireplace and two jacuzzi.
Even our kitchen is available on request. Our guests will be offered the best dishes of traditional Sicilian and Italian kitchen. Lunches and dinners will be served in the dining room in a magical atmosphere.
In summer, our guests can spend their days in the charming saltwater pool. In a pleasant poolside bar where light meals are served.
La Commenda also offers its Wellness Center, where guests can enjoy a sauna, turkish bath and massage on request.
La Commenda gives, also, to its guests:
The possibility of renting a car, and chauffeur.
Boat rentals.
Guided tours. |
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