AZIENDA AGRITURISTICA
"F.P. MILIO"
Owners: Gaetano and Luciano Milio

Address: C.da San Gregorio
Capo d'Orlando ME

Tel.: 0941955008 - 336924666
Fax: 0941955281
E-mail: info@lafattoriamilio.it
 www.lafattoriamilio.it
 
The Site:

 

The farm faces a splendid bay with the profile of the Eolian islands in the background. Citrus fruits, olive and hazelnut trees sloping down to the sea characterise the landscape. All agricultural produce is grown organically. Do not forget to taste the excellent extra-virgin olive oil made on the farm using the old grindstone.

   
How to Get There:

DBy car, from the A20 Palermo-Messina highway, exit at Brolo and then
follow directions to Palermo (not to Capo d'Orlando) along the SS 113 state road for 8 km, until you find the sign "26" throught under the bridge and turn on the left.
It is 4 km away from the bus/railway station of Capo d'Orlando and 150 km from Fontanarossa Airport in Catania.
Accomodation:

 

Guests are hosted in 4 small detached villas surrounded by the greenery of the olive trees, 600 m. far from the sea. Cottages are fully furnished with 2 or 3 double bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and porch. The homestead is open all year, minimum stay three nights.
By request: home delivery service of the baker, baby sitting and washing-machine.
For those who want a break from cooking, very good restaurants and eateries are located in the area, that is equipped with tourist facilities.

Sport & Activities:

 

At the farm it is possible to enjoy cycling or look at the farming activities. Tennis courts and a windsurfing school are a few km away, while a horse riding centre is approximately 25 km from the farm. '
 
What to See:

 

The Aeolian islands - 50 minutes by hydrofoil - the best of Sicilian nature and sea; 70 km away one can marvel at the unforgettable sight of Mt. Etna; 35 km away one can visit the Greek theatre and religious sanctuary of Tindari; 35 km away one finds Santo Stefano di Camastra, a village famous for its unique style of ceramics.
Moreover, it is possible to enjoy day trips to the close In, Nebrodi Regional Park. If you have the chance, there are some events not to be missed: on August 15, the water-borne procession from Capo d'Orlando, and on October 22nd, the festival of the Virgin Mary; on the 31" of August, the festival of the patron saint of Naso; in autumn, the `sanfratellano' horse fair in Sanfratello, and during the Holy Week, the Feast of the Jews, from the 31st of July to the 2nd of August the feast of the patron.