Stay
About the accommodation
Cozy double room with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a unique terracotta sink, decorated with the colours of the sea. The room is furnished with both a spacious wardrobe and a vintage drawer, as well as a portrait mirror and a picturesque carpet.
Up to 2 people
Property
Experience the perfect mix between work and chill: join the owners of this co-living home close to Palermo in their quest for a life in harmony with nature and dedicated to reducing waste - embrace the slow living philosophy.
The shared spaces include a fully furnished kitchen with a wide table and a quiet veranda, but that’s not the best part. Indeed, the house has a beautiful rooftop chill area with hammocks, poufs and a jacuzzi where to rest with a sea view while drinking wine at sunset. Co-working spaces are also available both at the entrance, with a table for up to 6 people next to the garden, and on the rooftop, thanks to a pop-up table.
The house is surrounded by spontaneous vegetation and fruit trees, but if you look just over them, you will be able to spot the sea and the Aeolian Islands, which will become the scenery of your days.
You will be offered a rigorously local breakfast, with a variety of options and the taste of the Mediterranean island. Afterwards, you can get ready for your day and discover the activities offered like meditation sessions to energize yourself, and cooking classes to learn the secrets of the Italian cuisine. And if you are a very active person, this stay has you covered with the possibility to do trekking, surfing, hiking and much more not far from your room!
Looking for something truly special? Ask Mario to show you how he works the wood and join Roberta weaving workshops, or ask for a thai massage!
Good to know
- A washing machine is available
- A printer is available
- It is possible to arrange meals cooked by local restaurants
- Option to request pick-up from Palermo airport
Work features
- Good WiFi (10-25 Mbps down)
- Both shared and private workspaces
- Printer / Scanner / Copy-machine
Home features
- Shared kitchen
- A/C
- Washing machine
- Children friendly
- Pet friendly
- Swimming pool
- Vegetarian friendly
- Restaurant
Activities available onsite
- Yoga
- Bike rent
- Meditation
- Cooking classes
- Artisan’s workshops
Area
Activities in the area
- Diving
- Fishing
- Surfing
- Hiking
- Trekking
- Kayaking
- Climbing
Flora and fauna
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean and one of the most diverse in terms of geography, flora and fauna. There is a great variety of flora in Sicily, mostly thanks to the geology and climate that encourage plant life. In mountainous areas you will find broom, lavender, rosemary, thyme, oregano, wild olive trees, dwarf palms, lentisks, cork oaks, oleanders, carob trees and tamarisks.
The largest forest tracts include oaks, holm oaks, cork oaks, chestnut trees and beech trees. Other local fauna includes the agave, palm, plane trees, ficus, cedar, mulberry and eucalyptus. Parks and reserves have been created to protect these last vestiges of forest.
There are populations of hedgehogs, rabbits, squirrels, beavers, foxes, wild cats and wild boar. You can also find birds like dalcom, pilgrim hawk, windhover, eagle, rock partridge and imperial crow. Migratory birds that still use Sicily as a pit stop include the common wader, pink seagull, greater sea swallow and the spoonbill. You can also find insects and invertebrates here such as the spotted grass snake, a rather large toad and varieties of frog and gecko.
Not too far away from the stay, you can find Mount Pellegrino, a hill close to the bay of Palermo, which is the perfect destination for hiking while being amazed by the scenery, the nature and glimpses of the harbor. Alternatively, the Capo Gallo Nature reserve is waiting for you to discover its biodiversity and highly specialized micro-climates.
Social ecosystem
This former holiday home is located on the island of Sicily, near the capital Palermo and the fascinating city of Bagheria. The town that hosts this accommodation is Casteldaccia (11,628 inhabitants), which is renomated for the wine production of the Vini Corvo - you will definitely get to taste this original Italian wine.
Palermo is a wonderful destination to immerse yourself in history and culture. Indeed, the city has over 230 ancient churches (some more than a 1000 years old!) and includes 12 UNESCO sites like Admiral's Bridge, the Royal Palace of Palermo and the Palatine Chapel. Just to visit what the Sicilian capital has to offer will take time and planning, but fortunately you can easily find paid tours, or even unpaid ones if you make friends with locals! They will be proud to show you around, so don’t be afraid to ask!
In the whole region, whether you are in the metropolitan Palermo or in a remote village exploring the territory, you can savor original and delicious Sicilian food of all kinds: street food, sea food, pastries, pizza and more! A must is also the Italian aperitivo, you will not be disappointed and it is also the perfect occasion to socialize!
And if you are really looking forward to interacting with locals, then the thing to do is joining the street markets! Especially in Palermo, you can find 5 main markets that date back to the Arab rule: Capo, Ballarò, Vucciria, Borgo Vecchio and Lattarini. Alternatively, you will always find people enjoying coffee in the local bars and if you want to go out at night, there are many venues in Palermo that could satisfy you and make you live like a true Sicilian!
Practical
How to get there
By plane: the closest airport is Palermo Airport (PMO)
From the airport there is around 40 minutes drive to the accommodation.
There are bus and train connections to the main train station of Palermo Centrale (taxi is also an available option). From there, you can get to Casteldaccia by train: you will arrive in the main station of the town where your hosts can pick you up free of charge.
By train: Palermo Centrale, Bagheria and Casteldaccia are the closest train stations
Property guidelines
1. Check in time: 14:00
2. Check out time: 11:00
Strict (30-days)
