Agriturismos in Italy
March 2007
If you enjoy country-style holidays, then you will like the Azienda Savoca, which is an agriturismo about 15 minutes drive from Piazza Armerina in Sicily. An agriturismos is a working property that combines traditional farm stays with eco-tourism. These forms of accomodation are becoming increasingly popular for those that want a change from the everyday impersonal hotel and want to experience country life. Agriturismos can vary from simple farm stays with an italian family, to more sophisticated accomodation, such as the Azienda Savoca that has an accomodation block, a huge swimming pool and a horse-riding arena. Whichever style you choose, the benefit of staying at an agriturismo is that you are able to live with a local family and enjoy local dishes and regional wines.Although a number of agriturismos are located near the cities, such as the Savoca, others are found in the countryside. Casa Migliaca is one of these countryside agriturismos. Casa Migliaca is a villa located in the village of Pettineo in a mountainous region between Palermo and Messina. The villa is an organic farm surrounde by citrus groves, olive trees and almond and walnut trees.
Accommodation in agriturismos is limited. Therefore, it is crucial to book beforehand. For more information on agriturismos, see www.agriturismo.com and http://www.agriturismo-sicilia.it/).