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AZIENDA AGRITURISTICA "S. MARIA XILONA
Owner: Vincenza Agnello
Address: C.da S. Maria Xilona -
Sinagra ME
Tel. and fax: 0941594208 - 0941594083 Rating: ****
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Santa Maria Xilona is a part of Sinagra, within the Nebrodi Regional
Park. The homestead, covered in an oasis of greenery; is 8 ha
in size and it organically grows fruits, vegetables, olives and
hazelnuts, produces extra-virgin olive oil, all of which can be
purchased. It is the ideal destination for who wishes to spend
a peaceful vacation far from the noise of the city, and enjoy
a quiet place in touch with nature. In the immediate surrounding
area one can take a refreshing bath in the clear waters of a quaint
little lake.
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By car, from the A20 Messina-Palermo highway, exit
at Brolo, then take the SS 113 state road for Palermo and after
some 4 km, at Ponte Naso, at the fork, follow signs for Sinagra.
Once beyond the village of Sinagra, drive along the provincial road
for Sinagra-Ucria until the fork with Maimone: from here follow
the signs to the homestead. Capo d'Orlando railway/bus station is
10 km from the homestead.
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The old building, dating back to the `20s, was restored
in 1990/1. It is a pretty building, with an enchanting view over
the surrounding countryside. It has 5 rooms (maximum 21 beds), all
spacious, light and well equipped, with kitchen facilities, bathrooms,
independent heating and separate entrance. The ground floor has
wheelchair access. Two apartments are equipped with wood ovens.
A lounge is available for the guests. The homestead is open all
year round.
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At the homestead one can play table-tennis or bowls.
The nearby lakelet is walking distance, and you can idle away your
time with a fishing rod. At 2 km there is a horse riding centre
with excellent instructors, a tennis court and a swimming pool.
The coast between Brolo and Capo d'Orlando is 18 km from the homestead.
Taormina, home of many cultural and musical events
throughout the summer is 60 km away. The great Gole dell'Alcantara
gorges, with icy waters and very fascinating cascades, that draw
thousands of visitors a year, are 50 km away. Whereas the Nebrodi
Regional Park is the ideal place for nature lovers who can find
an unspoilt environment rich in vegetation. In the nearby seaside
towns and villages numerous folk festivals and craft fairs are held,
and typical local products are on sale. Half an hour's drive from
the homestead you come to Santo Stefano di Camastra, the city of
ceramics
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