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The surrounding of Villa Lolj

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Dear Visitors and Friends,


A few lines to tell you about VillaLolj suggest you what we like from this area.

Naturally it is a personal opinion, but we are sure you will really appreciate it. The position is a point for Villalolj so that there are many excursion to plan:

  • Carini and Capaci
  • the seaside villages of “Isola delle Femmine”, “Sferracavallo” and the beautiful “Mondello”;
  • the cities of Palermo, Monreale and Cefalù; 

  • the area of Trapani and San Vito lo Capo 

  • Selinunte and Agrigento and their ancient ruins


What is better than a native friend with an honest opinion, isn’t it? Hereafter some photos of these places.

WHAT TO SEE IN CARINI
 The Castle of Carini and the Mother Church (the term refers to the primary church in a diocese) and the main square.

Dear Friends, don’t miss the amazing story of the “Baronessa di Carini”

Dear Friends, we recommend you a walk through the square of Isola delle Femmine and enjoy the delicious fruit “granita”.

Capaci – Isole delle Femmine

WHAT TO SEE IN ISOLA DELLE FEMMINE

Dear Friends, we also recommend you a look to the myth, legends and religion. 

The “festa di Santa Maria delle Grazie is every year on the 2nd of July and it is deeply felt by the devotees of the seaside village. As a matter of fact, the patron saint of Isola delle Femmine is very popular with fishermen and it usually ends with fireworks.

A tower at the sea?

The legend says that the island takes its name from a prison only for women. Another story tells of 13 Turkish shipwrecked girls landed and lived there for 7 years until their relatives went to claim them. After that they settled on the coast in front and founded the city of Capaci (the name comes from “Cca Paci”: in peace).

Is there also another tower? Yes, on the pier there is a tower that, together with the one in the island, they were part of a sighting system (from XVI century). Today, both of them are part of circuit of the Coastal Towers of Sicily.

WHAT TO SEE IN SFERRACAVALLO

This territory is part of the natural reserve of Capo Gallo and the sea belongs to the marine reserve of Isola delle Femmine – Capo Gallo. The most characteristic feast of this village is the procession of the saints Cosma and Damiano. Sferracavallo also offers typical restaurants a fantastic atmosphere and a exceptional sea, limpid and crystalline.

 

Trip to Palermo

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Casa degli Allori is a magnificent apartament in Palermo city centre.

It has got an excellent position and it is perfect for those who want to deeply know Palermo, the city that goes straight to heart.
The historical city centre is near the shopping centre and not so far from the sea.

In the surroundings, you can find: supermarkets, bike and motorcycle renting, restaurants, pubs, pretty coffee – shops and beer gardens. There is also a free bus to the city centre, public transport and cycle lane.

The historical city centre of Palermo today is considered as a “open air museum” and Casa degli Allori is in the same area in which you can find: Piazza Magione the Square and its Church, Abatellis Museum, Chiaramonte – Steri Palace.

Casa degli Allori is in via Alloro, 15 Palermo.

The street is one of the most famous in Kalsa quarter, that was in the past the place in which noble people used to live and that is why, nowadays, there are important historical buildings, still belonging to those aristocratic families.

What to see in the surroundings

Historical Palaces: Abatellis Palace (it is home to the Galleria Regionale della Sicilia, the Gallery of Art for the Sicilian region) Calvello Palace, Diana di cefalu Palace, Bonagia palace (destroyed in 1982) and S. Gabriele Palace.

Churches: Santa Maria dell’Itria, also known as “dei Cocchieri” (coachmen) and “Gancia” whit its marvellous convent.
Old Markets: “vucciria” and “ballarò”

The Kalsa quarter is the top choice for visitors interested in Art, History and Architecture.

“…The pulsating life of the city is discovered in the old markets. How and what do the palermitans eat? It’s very simple to know, just go to one of historic markets and watch the “passìo”, walk the wayfarers, noisy buyers but careful, an art of choosing the best at the lowest price, not to be missed.”*

Walking through the neighborhood, you will find the Association for the preservation of popular traditions and the Antonio Pasqualino International Puppet Museum

But how can we not talk about the feast of Santa Rosalia?

“Waiting for the feast of July 14, we recommend a guided tour of the sanctuary of the Saint with stories and mysteries related to the patron saint of the city. The feast of Santa Rosalia It is a unique occasion. Folklore and devotion between open-air performances, fireworks and street food, suspend between the Sacred and the profane”*

In the surroundings, you can find: supermarkets, bike and motorcycle renting, restaurants, pubs, pretty coffee – shops and beer gardens.

By foot you can findeverything you are looking for.

*from:“palermoweb.com”
* from “Dove”, rivista del Corriere della Sera. 

 

 

Summer in Sardinia

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lovers of the sea,of the sun and the wind, of small baggage without neglecting an evening dress, of long walks at sunset, of beer on the beach, of loud music to dance ,of the sound, of the waves to love, castles to play,  holiday homes to travel… Welcome to  Villa Chicca!

LOVE THE BEACH?
If you love the beach I propose the Island of the Seagulls.  You can do everything you want . If you want to rent windsurfing or kitesurfing ,the beach is full of nautical clubs. If you are not good…  Don’t worry ,You can learn thanks to many young teachers. If you are looking for the beach for family, umbrellas and sunbeds are waiting for you. If you want a drink, a quick lunch, a glass of wine at sunset on the beach you will find what you like best.

DAYS BY THE SEA BUT NOT ONLY..
We recommend you to visit the Orso rock ,The Fortress of Monte Altura, Porto Rafael ,the iIsland of Maddalena and Caprera.

MARKET AND TYPICAL PRODUCT
Don’t miss the markets in the area.
You can do a lot of shopping in the local markets You can taste the typical products of Sardinia ,you can buy caftans, jewelry , linen with the typical designs and colors of the sea  The markets are on Mondays in Cannigione, on Tuesdays in Olbia, on Wednesdays in Arzachena,  on Thursday in San Pantaleo and in Santa Teresa di Gallura , on Friday in Palau, on Saturday in Olbia.
Are you looking for romantic evenings, elegant restaurants and designer boutiques in unique and alone place? Follow the direction to Porto Cervo.