AZIENDA AGRITURISTICA "PIRRERA S. LEONARDO"
Owner: Valeria Santo Canale
Address: C.da San Leonardo
Carlentini SR
Tel.: 095905919

The Site

The Pirrera S. Leonardo' homestead, nestling among organic citrus and olive trees, is a favoured holiday destination for those who love to relax in the countryside. Indeed it is possible to do courses in medicinal botany, cookery and crafts; for those who are interested, a guide can lead you through the farm and explain the various activities. The homestead sells vegetables in season and excellent organic olive oil certified by QC&I International Service s.a.s. This farm is unusual because the citrus orchard is found in an old tufa quarry, a unique example of environmental reclamation.
How to Get There:


By car, from Messina-Catania-Siracusa state road SS 114, exit at Lentini-Carlentini fork and then follow the signs to the homestead. The homestead is 5 km from Lentini bus station, 40 km from Catania railway station, 25 km from Siracusa railway station and 15 km from Catania airport.
Accomodation:


The homestead has 8 rooms available (double, triple and four-bed rooms), all with ensuite bathrooms and heating, sleeping 25 in total. The furnishings are rustic and countrified, old-fashioned but functional. It was built in 1960 and has been recently restored. It is open all year round and has a comfortable lounge for its guests and a characteristic dining room.

Sport & Activities:


For the sporty, the homestead offers mountain biking, bowls, archery, table-tennis, trekking/nature trails along the banks of the S. Leonardo river. A horse riding centre and tennis courts are a short distance from the farm.

The Cuisine:

Delicious Sicilian dishes, prepared with natural and genuine ingredients, are served in a cosy and friendly atmosphere. The menu includes soups with vegetables and pulses, couscous, home-made pasta, local meats, sausages, mixed salads and citrus salads, pastries stuffed with sweet `ricotta', with almonds or honey, rice puddings and biscuits made according to `grandma's' recipe.

What to See:

Thanks to its position, one can easily reach the major cultural and tourist attractions of the provinces of Siracusa and Catania. Augusta and Siracusa preserve the remains of ancient Greek civilisation; the Necropoli di Pantalica, 20 km away; the Greek city of Megara Hyblaea, 15 km away; Mount Etna, 50 km away and Acireale, famous for its carnival, 40 km away. An absolute must is the nature reserve of Pantani di Vendicari, a real paradise where you can dive into the crystal sea. Bird-watching is recommended, as this place is a stop-over for birds that migrate from Africa.