Local traditions & Welcome:
In September a traditional Festa takes place, with boat races, aquatic games and the mystic procession of Madonna statue, carried on the boat and followed by the fisherman families in their own boats. Daily fair and a fantastic fireworks display performed on the sea platform at the end of the celebration.
We supply our guests with products from our crops: fresh lemons and genuine olive oil all year round; fruit and vegetables depending on what's in season. Guests are allowed to use internet free from my own PC. From 1st June to 30th September boat ride available by my own motor boat.
Scuba Diving:
In the local branch of the Naval League, the scuba diving center 'Pagine di mare' proposes, beyond to the attainment of licences IDEA (considering a permanence of at least 10 days)), guided biological and archaeological tours. The staff highly specialized will guide you in the sea before the ancient citadel of Solunto to the search of remains of the V sec. BC, stocks of roman anchors and rests of Punic, Greek and Roman amphoras; you will encounter as well the multicolor flora and fauna of the most famous points of immersion of the zone like the rock “Formica” considered a probable compass ante litteram of the Phoenician people for its perfect alignment with the 4 cardinal points or, still along the Wall of the Gulls of the Capo Zafferano between chromium plated sponges and gorgonie astroides, octopus, murene and candle fish.
How to get to Aspra - Bagheria:
Fly to Palermo- Punta Raisi airport; Aspra is just 40km and 40 min drive far from the airport. Cheap flights are available from Ryan Air from London Stanstead to Palermo; Easyjet flies to Palermo from London Gatwick. If you decide to hire a car, visit sbc (ask us for link) a local car hire company which allows good fares, in this case I'll send you a map and detailed information to reach easily the house. The quickest and cheapest way to get to Aspra Bagheria is by catching the train at the airport, the one way TKT costs 6.05 euros; it will take you at Palermo Centrale station in 40 min then change wagon; there are plenty trains leading to Bagheria in 10 min. I'll collect you there on arrival for free. Otherwise I can arrange your transfer from / to the airport for € 40 total one way, up to 3 people.
Golf:
The nearest golf course is located 45 Km (23miles), and 30/40 minutes drive from my house. It is opened all year round; altitude mt 74 on level sea; 18 holes, mt 6004, Par 72. Practical field, pitching green, putting green.
Other Activities:
historical tour