AZIENDA AGRITURISTICA "TERIAS"
Owner: Francesco Girelli
Address: C.da Corridore del Pero
Carlentini SR
Tel.: 095 997212 Fax: 095 381301

The Site

Bordered by the sea and S. Leonardo river bank, at the end of a large sandy beach, the `Terias' homestead offers one a traditional seaside holiday with the added attraction of the farm holiday and nature. The well-preserved Simeto oasis is 7 km away, and the surrounding countryside is beautiful. The `Terias' homestead is 35 ha in size, it mainly produces cereals and citrus fruits. One can buy citrus fruits, jams, honey and `rosolio' direct from the farm.
How to Get There:


The homestead is located along the SS 114 Catania-Siracusa state road, at the 116+500 km mark, immediately after the bridge on S. Leonardo river, heading for Catania. It is 15 km from Catania airport and 20 km from Catania railway station.
Accomodation:


Guests are put up in a late 19" century rural farmhouse, restored about twenty years ago. It has 5 two-room units and 2 three-room units, all with modern furnishing, ensuite bathrooms and kitchen, sleeping 30 in total. The old warehouse has been converted into a large lounge. The homestead is open from May to September, Easter and Christmas. Minimum stay two nights out of season and four nights in peak season.

Sport & Activities:


At the homestead: beach-volley, archery, bowls, table-tennis, cycling, canoeing and a solarium are all available for guests. A horse-riding centre is 0.5 km down the road.

What to See:

Thanks to its favourable position, some of the main historical and archaeological tourist attractions are easily reachable. For example, the Oasi del Simeto is 7 km away, the archaeological park of Leontinoi is 15 km away, the Necropoli di Pantalica is 35 km away. An important event is the "Teatro scuola", a theatrical review in Carlentini. Trekking is organised for groups of at least 10 people to the Valle dell' Anapo and Pantalica, the Cava Grande del Cassibile lakelets, the Pantani di Vendicari nature reserve and the Etna Regional Park.