AZIENDA AGRITURISTICA "VILLA PADURA"
Owner: Maria Teresa Pucci
Address: C.da Calcarelli -
Castellana Sicula PA
Tel.: +39 0921562180 - 091363795
Fax: 091343195
Rating *****
The Site

`Villa Padura', an ancient manor house sunk deep in the heart of splendid grounds, 900 m as.l., is found in Castellana Sicula. The panoramic Madoniewoods make the backdrop. The farm produces organic vegetables, table olives, oil and cereals. `Villa Padura' offers one the chance both to enjoy a farm holiday and to experience village life in the mountains in Castellana Sicula.
How to Get There:


By car, from Palermo-Catania A19 highway; exit at Tremonzelli and head towards Castellana Sicula. Once in the village, take the fork for contrada Calcarelli and the homestead is less than 1 km along the road. From Palermo, Sais buses to Castellana Sicula leave from via Balsamo, next to the Central railway station.
Accomodation:


This aristocratic 19`" century villa is a fine example of the taste and typical traditions of the Madonie nobility. Restored in the `90s, it has 6 double rooms and 1 apartment, all elegantly furnished with antique pieces, heating; it sleeps 18 in total. It is open for week-end breaks or for a minimum two-day stay during the week..
Sport & Activities:


A horse riding centre run by horse lovers is nearby. Excellent tennis clay courts are also within the vicinity.

The Cuisine:

Donna Antonella introduces you through a selection of local mountain cooking, from home made pasta with ragout sauce or vegetables, various soups, mixed grilled meats, roast lamb and veal, to 'panzerotti' stuffed with sweet ricotta, superb coffee jellies and home made jam pies.

What to See:

The scenery in the Madonie Mountains is wonderful and worth visiting are: the Parco, with its natural beauty and the splendid villages of Polizzi Generosa, 4 km away; Petralia Soprana and Petralia Sottana, 8 km, Gangi and Geraci Siculo, 25 km. People here are as nice as the churches, squares and noble palaces. The folkloristic festival of the `ballo della cordella' dance, the festival of the ear of corn and the `Giostra dei Ventimiglia' are the most interesting events not to be missed in August.