Agrigento continues to impress: it will be the Italian capital of culture in 2025.
11 August 2023 - Categorie: Cultural tourism, Archaeological sites and museums, Cities of Art and Villages, The places of the heart Tags:
Sicily has always been on everyone's lips: an island poised between tradition and innovation, between sun and sea, between past and present. There have been many attempts to describe it, even on our part, as a sweet combination of deep emotions and sensations that have attracted hundreds of national and international tourists for years.
Today, we want to recall how Goethe described it after his arrival in Palermo on April 2, 1787: “I cannot describe in words the vaporous luminosity that floated around the coasts when we arrived in Palermo on a stupendous afternoon. The purity of the contours, the sweetness of the whole, the degrading of the tones, the harmony of the sky, the sea, the earth… whoever has seen them once will never forget them for life.” And if Goethe couldn't find the right words, let alone us!
And in all this, silently, Sicily once again attracts attention to itself: Agrigento will be the Italian capital of culture in 2025, as proclaimed by Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano, thanks to the dossier entitled "The self, the other and the nature. Relations and cultural transformations” and which investigates the relationships between human beings in a perspective of peace with nature.
We are proud to share with you all the reasons that led to the choice of our splendid and rich Agrigento: "Agrigento assumes the relationship between the individual, neighbour and nature as the centre of its candidacy dossier, involving the island of Lampedusa and the municipalities of the province and placing the theme of hospitality and mobility as the fulcrum. The project responds organically to the objective of presenting a program of great interest at a local, national and international level to a vast audience. The rich cultural heritage of the area is the driving force with which the varied cultural offer proposed is enhanced with a view to innovation, promotion and, consequently, subsequent socio-economic development, which finds inspiration in the most modern technological concepts. The active involvement of the younger generations will be able to promote culture as a cornerstone of individual and community growth. The Jury therefore recommends the city of Agrigento for the title of Italian Capital of Culture for the year 2025".
So what are you waiting for? Now you have one more excuse to visit or return to Sicily. The territory of Agrigento is ready to offer you an infinite number of places and corners that truly deserve special attention and an excellent starting point to visit them as part of your itinerary in south-western Sicily: the nature reserves of Torre Salsa and Foce del Fiume Platani, the sandy beaches of Bovo Marina and Eraclea Minoa, also at a short distance from the cliffs of Scala dei Turchi, the Valley of the Temples of Agrigento, the Archaeological Park of Selinunte, Sciacca and its thermal baths, the Salt Pans of Trapani and Paceco. And after this breathtaking tour, why not stay in one of our beautiful luxury villas with private pools?
Recommended villas
Olivastro: Wonderful house located inside the Torre Salsa Reserve, an oasis protected by the WWF. Whether you decide to enjoy the splendid view of the valley full of olive trees from the comfortable and shady patio in front of the house or to walk a suggestive path made of vineyards and prickly pears, this is the ideal home for a beach holiday in complete relaxation and in total privacy.
Casa Moresca: In the heart of 10 hectares of Sicilian countryside dedicated to the cultivation of olives for oil, the house is located near the town of Castelvetrano and a few kilometers from the Selinunte Archaeological Park. Let yourself be lulled by the scent and sounds of the surrounding nature in its splendid infinity pool located close to an idyllic lake.
Rosmarino: Exquisite house located within a large estate planted with citrus and olive trees. Its location close to the town of Castelvetrano is an excellent starting point for visiting the wonders of Western Sicily but also an excellent destination for a holiday dedicated to relaxation and the sounds of Sicilian nature while diving into its delightful infinity pool. or you can rest comfortably in the cool of the gazebo in the garden.
La Robazza: Rich in history and a few hundred meters from a still active millstone, this delightful residence stands on a small promontory which is part of an ancient Sicilian fiefdom where exquisite extra virgin olive oil is produced. In front of the house stands its suggestive infinity pool that will give you unforgettable sunsets and an unprecedented view of the Sicilian countryside full of olive trees.
Villa Sara: Splendid modern residence with a Mediterranean taste, nestled on a sweet promontory that will give you an idyllic view of the Sicilian countryside between Menfi and Sciacca that sinuously slope down towards the sea. Ideal for a break from the hectic city life that will seem like a distant memory while during the sunset you will enjoy a sparkling happy hour on the covered patio in front of the swimming pool.
Camemi: Delightful modern villa with luxurious details, Camemi offers you an almost endless panorama with different shades that starts from the vineyards of the south-west of Sicily and ends with the turquoise of the sea. If you were looking for a place of peace and Sicilian colors and scents, this is the right home for you and perfect for any age.
Casa Moresca: In the heart of 10 hectares of Sicilian countryside dedicated to the cultivation of olives for oil, the house is located near the town of Castelvetrano and a few kilometers from the Selinunte Archaeological Park. Let yourself be lulled by the scent and sounds of the surrounding nature in its splendid infinity pool located close to an idyllic lake.
Rosmarino: Exquisite house located within a large estate planted with citrus and olive trees. Its location close to the town of Castelvetrano is an excellent starting point for visiting the wonders of Western Sicily but also an excellent destination for a holiday dedicated to relaxation and the sounds of Sicilian nature while diving into its delightful infinity pool. or you can rest comfortably in the cool of the gazebo in the garden.
La Robazza: Rich in history and a few hundred meters from a still active millstone, this delightful residence stands on a small promontory which is part of an ancient Sicilian fiefdom where exquisite extra virgin olive oil is produced. In front of the house stands its suggestive infinity pool that will give you unforgettable sunsets and an unprecedented view of the Sicilian countryside full of olive trees.
Villa Sara: Splendid modern residence with a Mediterranean taste, nestled on a sweet promontory that will give you an idyllic view of the Sicilian countryside between Menfi and Sciacca that sinuously slope down towards the sea. Ideal for a break from the hectic city life that will seem like a distant memory while during the sunset you will enjoy a sparkling happy hour on the covered patio in front of the swimming pool.
Camemi: Delightful modern villa with luxurious details, Camemi offers you an almost endless panorama with different shades that starts from the vineyards of the south-west of Sicily and ends with the turquoise of the sea. If you were looking for a place of peace and Sicilian colors and scents, this is the right home for you and perfect for any age.
Il Giardino Ritrovato: Ancient aristocratic residence from the 1900s and renovated with taste and refinement, this marvellous residence has an ambivalent power: on the one hand it is located a few kilometres from the town of Marsala and enjoys access to all the services that a city can to offer, on the other hand it is immersed in a luxuriant and fresh garden, full of citrus fruits and aromatic plants that will immediately stimulate your senses, letting you abandon yourself in the relaxation and quiet that only the scents and sounds of Sicily can give you.
Il Cappero: Splendid villa in the heart of the Castelvetrano countryside devoted to the production of olives and the famous extra virgin olive oil. This delightful residence is surrounded by hectares of land with citrus and olive trees and immersed in an ornamental garden where the magnificent infinity pool is born, ready to give you an unprecedented panorama. If you are looking for a villa that can offer you relaxation and quality moments with your loved ones, go no further: Il Cappero is what you need.