Located in the green countryside at the foot of the Iblean mountains, on the south-eastern tip of Sicily, near Capo Passero and Isola delle Correnti, bordering the famous nature reserve of Vendicari, this property belongs to the Arangio family since 1890. The Agriturismo is the result of a restoration of the old family mansion (it still retains the typical architectural structure of the Iblean “baglio”) and of the rooms for the transformation (palmento) and storage (storeroom and tanks) of the agricultural produce: wine, oil, wheat. The estate has an extension of about 10 hectares, cultivated with olive trees and crops, as well as a small intensive horticulture in a few greenhouses. Starting from the 60s, with the end of agricultural sharecropping, the farm has become the summer residence of the Arangio family. The building is made with typical local materials (tuff blocks, stones from Modica and Noto and great use of wood) though maintaining some of the original structural elements. Only the interior has in part been amended in order to adapt the structure to new aims and to allow full accessibility for disabled guests. Two large bathrooms have been designed specifically for that purpose. The present structure boasts a large living room, a wine bar (located in the ancient palmento) with a well stocked cellar, a tasting area and one dedicated to the sale of products from the farm's own produce, a large restaurant and a great, well equipped kitchen. The garden and the court are surrounded by stone walls built following the ancient construction techniques (carved stone and adjusted on the spot, by hand, no mortar has been used). All around, the perimeter (also made up of dry stone walls) is enriched with flower beds of many endemic species of south-eastern Sicily. The restaurant gives on to the patio and swimming pool (16 x 9 mt) immersed in the greenery and surrounded by olive trees and palms. The edge is protected by a wall 3 meters high, warranty of absolute privacy for our guest. A great parking is available as well, monitored and lightened at night.

“Services offered by farmhouse Vendicari”

- Accommodation in bed&breakfast, half board, full board
- outdoor swimming pool & solarium
- wine bar
- restaurant
- removal of architectural barriers for disabled guests and two dedicated toilets
- banquets and events
- internet point and writing service of digital photos on CD ROM
- sale of products from the estate and typical Sicilian products
- private parking, under surveillance and illuminated during the night
- boat trips and deep sea fishing
- guided excursions
- cooking classes
Agriturismo Vendicari has agreements with a local diving center.

Rooms

The property boasts six large rooms (five double rooms with the possibility to become triple or quadruple) all luxuriously furnished with independent bathroom, air conditioning, balcony and every comfort.
Apartments
In addition, there are three independent apartments, each with kitchen, bedroom, living room, bathroom and large veranda overlooking the garden, full of olive trees, lemons, oranges and mediterranean herbs.
Vendicari no. 1 and 2
These apartments include: entrance hall, kitchen/dining room with sofa bed (double bed) and Tv, bedroom with 2 single beds (which can be joined in a king size bed) equipped with telephone and bathroom with shower.
Vendicari no. 3
Apartment on two levels comprising: entrance hall, kitchen/dining room with sofa bed (double bed) and Tv, bathroom with shower on the ground floor; a wooden staircase leads to the master bedroom with telephone and air conditioning.

Where we are

Directions from Catania:
Take the Highway towards Syracuse, then take the exit Noto; follow directions to Pachino (Provincial Road 19) and then proceed for about 14.5 Km: now turn right and take the steep street to Agriturismo Vendicari.

Main Distances:
Ferries Strait of Messina (f.s. and Caronte) km 208,
Messina- Catania motorway (Barriera) km 112,
Catania/ centre km 110,
Caltagirone km 120,
Catania/Fontanarossa airport km 98,
Syracuse km 40,
Ragusa km 48,
Modica km 32,
Noto km 12,
Rosolini km 18,
Avola km 20,
Piazza Armerina km 220,
Cassibile km 28,
Pozzallo km 30,
Agrigento km 220,
Nature reserve of Vendicari (South) km 0.5
Access point to the Cittadella km 2