AZIENDA AGRITURISTICA "ALCALA''"
Owner: Anna Maria Sapuppo
Address: C.da Terrebianche,
C.P 100 Mistebianco CT
Tel.: 0957130029
Rating ***
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Sito internet: www.omnia.it/alcala

 

The Site

This 22 ha homestead is at the foot of Mount Etna and has a magnificent view over the green Plain of Catania. Surrounded by lush vegetation, including secular climbing and ornamental plants, Alcala' grows mostly oranges. It also grows olives, fruits and vines, producing excellent wine. It is a very peaceful ventilated area. In summer the climate is refreshed by a nearby artificial lakelet surrounded by majestic trees. English and French are spoken. Freshly picked citrus fruits, home-made preserves and extra-virgin olive oil can be purchased by mail and are express delivered. It is possible to rent mini-buses for small groups of guests at the homestead.
How to Get There:


By car, from A19 Palermo-Catania, exit at Motta S. Anastasia junction heading for Catania, take the SS 192 and follow the signposts to the homestead until the 78`" km is marked, where you come to a private road. Follow it for 1.5 km, and at the end you will come to the homestead. From Catania bus station take the A19 towards Palermo and come off at Motta S. Anastasia. From the airport, head west on the A19 towards Palermo.

Accomodation:


Guests are put up in recently refurbished comfortable houses dating back to the early 20`"century. Of particular interest is the large suggestive winery and cellar that is used for parties and banquets. Four apartments are available for guests, sleeping 14 in total, all nicely furnished with ensuite bathrooms, kitchen, heating and panoramic terrace, nice for evening relaxation. It is the perfect place for long stays.
Sport & Activities:


Table-tennis, mountain-bikes, swings, slides and kids bicycles are available at the homestead. The place gives itself to bird watching around the artificial lakelet, the streams and field tracks across the farm. There is a horse riding centre and a golf course not too far away.

The Cuisine:

Alcala' serves guests platters of delicious local cuisine, skilfully made with farm produce. You must try the scacciata (flat loan with vegetables, arancini di riso (fried rice balls), polpette al limone (lemon meat balls), involtini di tacchino (turkey rolls), crostata d'arancia (orange pie) and gelatina di mandarino (tangerine jelly). Courses in traditional cookery are held.

What to See:

The Carnival of Misterbianco, in February; the medieval festival and the folk festival in Motta S. Anastasia in August. For sea-lovers, the marvellous beaches of the Plaia 14 km away. The active Etna volcano is a popular tourist destination all year round, thanks to the ski resort.