agriturismo villa cefalà

From 42 Night/Person Sea, sun, culture, intoxicated by the fragrances and flavors of the Mediterranean

Property Description
15 kilometers from Palermo and 45 from Cefalù, overlooking the sea in Santa Flavia and in the heart of the green citrus and olive grove estate of the noble country period residence, home of the holiday farm, Villa Cefalà is an elite site filled with delightful landscapes close to numerous attractions and artistic and historic villages with Sicily's most beautiful sea and beaches only 300 meters away.

Relax at a holiday farm, culture and sea nearby and less than a two-hour car ride: Villa Cefalà is one of the hotels and bed and breakfasts near Palermo with the privilege of being only 2 kilometers from the A19 Palermo-Catania highway and State Roads that lead from the village Santa Flavia to Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples, Trapani with its salt mines and Erice, as well as Catania and Messina.
In the heart of a green citrus and olive grove and farm, the ancient villa and historic dependance at the Villa Cefalà farm were expertly transformed into one of the most characteristic and distinct period residences dedicated to hospitality, holiday farm in Santa Flavia and bed & breakfast near Palermo, enhanced by all the modern comforts and services need to spend an enjoyable vacation in Sicily.

The large park with pool framed by orange and olive trees introduces Villa Cefalà guests to the villa's front desk, lobby, gym (fitness room and ping pong), bar, restaurant and breakfast room. The breakfast buffet includes honey, citrus jellies and other delicacies produced by the Villa Cefalà farm as well as Sicilian sweets and delicacies accompanied by traditional Italian and international coffees (espresso, cappuccino, American coffee, tea, etc.).
The meeting room with 100 seating capacity makes the Villa Cefalà a pleasant site for business meetings and conventions (restaurant catering).
The services offered by the Villa Cefalà are the best offered by hotels and holiday farms in Palermo: internet, fax and newspapers; transfer service and guided tour and excursion bookings; laundry service. Guests arriving by car can use the outdoor parking lot.
The activities offered by the holiday farm are the pride of the hotel: cooking classes on typical Sicilian cuisine, excursions and finshing in raft at the coastal fishing villages and Cape Zafferano, car, ATV and raft rental. Villa Cefalà bicycles are always available to guests for rides and excursions

Directions
By plane
The Palermo "Falcone and Borsellino" airport is the closest to Villa Cefalà, 53 kilometers away.
From the airport, take the Trinacria Express train or shuttle bus to Palermo and get off at the central train station.
Continue by train towards Casteldaccia (Palermo – Cefalù line) and follow the directions under "by train".
By boat
From the Palermo wharf: by car, take highway A19 Palermo – Catania and exit after about 15 kilometers at Casteldaccia. From here, follow the directions under "By car"; on foot, go to the central train station in Palermo and follow the directions under "By train".
By train
Palermo – Cefalù line, Casteldaccia station.
The station is 800 meters from Villa Cefalà. The holiday farm offers free shuttle service from the station upon request.
By car
From highway A19 Palermo – Catania, exit at Casteldaccia. Take your first right and follow the directions for SS 113. At the fork, stay to your left and continue for 300 meters. You've reached Villa Cefalà

Near By Attractions
Santa Flavia was also once the capital of Palermo's aristocratic farmlands whose towers with beams were used as summer get-aways and still dot the hills (one of these is Villa Cefalà). In the square in Santa Flavia, the beautiful Villa Filangeri (town hall) is the most impressive evidence. Commissioned by the family in the 1600's, the villa was built and decorated in Baroque style. While the decorations have almost all disappeared over the years, the style was charmingly renovated at the beginning of the 1900's by Ernesto Basile, the Palermo Art Nouveau architect (Massimo theater, Parliament, etc.). Magnificent tropical and century-old local plants grow in a unique array in the Villa's garden. Other significant villas in Santa Flavia include the sixteenth century Villa San Marco, the Villa Valdina and the Villino Basile designed by the same architect. Also worth a visit is the Soluntina di Sant'Anna basilica, magnificent example of Sicilian Baroque.Santa Flavia was also once the capital of Palermo's aristocratic farmlands whose towers with beams were used as summer get-aways and still dot the hills (one of these is Villa Cefalà). In the square in Santa Flavia, the beautiful Villa Filangeri (town hall) is the most impressive evidence. Commissioned by the family in the 1600's, the villa was built and decorated in Baroque style. While the decorations have almost all disappeared over the years, the style was charmingly renovated at the beginning of the 1900's by Ernesto Basile, the Palermo Art Nouveau architect (Massimo theater, Parliament, etc.). Magnificent tropical and century-old local plants grow in a unique array in the Villa's garden. Other significant villas in Santa Flavia include the sixteenth century Villa San Marco, the Villa Valdina and the Villino Basile designed by the same architect. Also worth a visit is the Soluntina di Sant'Anna basilica, magnificent example of Sicilian Baroque.Rounding Cape Zafferano, Torre Mongerbino, the the bridge sculpted in the rock, the Arco azzurro made famous by the Baci Perugina chocolate box, is a walking and trekking destination.

Once of the most exciting sites in Sicily is within close range of the holiday farm Villa Cefalà hotel: historic Solunto, ancient Phoenician, then Greek and finally Roman city at the foot of Mount Catalfano that dominates the sea from a plateau with a magnificent display of archeological ruins dating back to the seventh century B.C.

While staying at the Villa Cefalà bed and breakfast in Santa Flavia, don't miss a trip to the villas in Bagheria, just a few kilometers from the holiday farm. The most original and astonishing of them all is Villa Palagonia, also known as Villa dei Mostri, one of the most extraordinary examples of Sicilian and international Baroque culture. In the Villa, the architecture, sculptures, decor and the park were designed as a scenic illusionist and fantasy stage: once 200 tufa stone statues (now 60) of mythological figures, caricatures, fanciful animals and ladies and knights observed visitors from the Villa walls.

Reservations up to 2 nights, can be cancelled until 24 hours prior the arrival date without any fee. In case of late cancellation or no-show, one night of penalty will be charged. With a minimum stay of three nights, 30% of total amount will be charged as deposit and won't be refundable in case of cancellation or no show

Added on 17/12/2007
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