Camemi Superiore, Sicilia, Italy
Villa Stefy is located in Seccagrande, a pretty seaside resort in Ribera. The house is about a
kilometer from the sea and the center of the village, where many bars, restaurants, pizzerias and shops make this small village a pleasant tourist resort in the summer.
Enchanting natural paradises, long unspoiled white sandy beaches, natural reserves rich in particular specimens of wildlife, will characterize your holidays in this area.
Ribera, known as the "City of Oranges" for its international production of oranges, is a country that offers much to its citizens and also to visitors. The pleasant summer nights are animated by culinary festivals, musical entertainment, cultural events and much more.
In addition, the town has recently obtained the recognition of "City slow", thanks to the attention paid to the well-being of its citizens and guests.
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Ribera boasts wonderful beaches, located in its three suburbs. Borgo Bonsignore is famous for its pristine coastline and the nature reserve of the "Foce del fiume Platani". "Piana Grande" is characterized by a beach of sand and pebbles, where you can admire the typical Mediterranean vegetation; it is a place very loved by young people, in fact the promenade is always crowded with people who go there to have fun on summer nights. "Seccagrande", the most famous suburb of Ribera, is the ideal place for those who love both the beach and entertainment, as it is full of bars, clubs, restaurants and there are many cultural and entertainment events, one of the most famous is the pizza festival, which takes place in September.
Ribera also offers numerous attractions such as the native house of Francesco Crispi, the palace of the Duke of Bivona, the Poggiodiana castle and many interesting churches.
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Nature reserves
"Foce del Fiume Platani": a protected area, between Borgo Bonsignore and Capo Bianco, whose limestone cliffs mark the landscape incomparably. This area is characterized by sandy dunes, hilly landscapes and plants typical of the Mediterranean scrub, elements that blend harmoniously with each other.
"Torre Salsa": a natural masterpiece protected by the WWF. It is located between Siculiana Marina and Eraclea Minoa. Its peculiarities are the gypsum and clay cliffs and the crystal clear sea, whose seabed is characterized by a rich flora and fauna. The six kilometers of wild nature include jagged coasts, golden and secluded beaches, sand dunes and unspoilt trails that fascinate lovers of the sea and nature.
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The Valley of the Temples - Agrigento
The Valley of the Temples is one of the most evocative attractions in Sicily. It rises in the southern part of the old city and is considered the largest archaeological park in the world. In the almond-rich countryside, the splendid ruins of the temples rise, whose architectural majesty is still intact... you'll be fascinated!
This archaeological wonder consists of eight temples built in the 5th century BC: the Temple of Hera, the Temple of Concord, the Temple of Heracles, Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Temple of Castor and Pollux, the Temple of Hephaestus, the Temple of Demeter, and the Temple of Aesculapius (god of medicine). The last one is located on the banks of the river Akragas, all the others are in the same area on a rocky escarpment in the south of modern Agrigento.
The Valley of the Temples is the most sublime testimony of Greek civilization in Sicily to date and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998.
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Scala Dei Turchi
This is a singular white cliff made of limestone and clay, which rises along the coast of Realmonte and overlooks a crystal clear sea. Its name derives from the Turkish invasions, since legend has it that the Saracens who arrived from the sea climbed the cliff to reach the neighboring countries and attack them. It has become a tourist attraction due to its particular shape and color; wind and rain have shaped it for many years, creating a huge natural scale whose lines are rounded and irregular. Its white rocks look brighter thanks to the sunshine and the incredibly clear water... it's a paradise!
