Our very Sicilian Cammino de Santiago: the Path of St. James.

The reasons that lead thousands of tourists every year to travel to a place like our beloved Sicily rather than another are truly many: some will be attracted by our history of invasions and enriched by the different peoples who have set foot in our profitable land; others will be attracted by our legends and superstitions resulting from that ability to remain strongly anchored to the past; still others will want to appreciate the good food, the good wine, the beautiful and almost Caribbean beaches. But, sometimes, we forget about perhaps the most important journey of all: that of internal, spiritual research.

Henry Miller wrote: “One's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things” and again Italo Calvino: “You don't appreciate the seven or seventy-seven wonders of a city, but the answer it gives to your question” . Well yes, that moment comes for everyone when they feel the need to slow down for a moment, to stop and think and reevaluate certain aspects of their life and personality: perhaps a moment of confusion for some, but certainly of rebirth for everyone.

And what helps in this journey is precisely the Cammino di San Giacomo, patron saint of pilgrims and emblem of this crossing, both physical and spiritual, which winds along a route of approximately 130 km between valleys and mountains starting from central Sicily: from Caltagirone to Capizzi. By analogy it is connected to the more famous Camino de Santiago in Spain with which it shares the history of the saint and spiritual characteristics. According to legend, during the night of July 25th, the Grand Count Roger dreamed of Saint James, in the guise of "Matamoros" (Moor slayer) armed with the sword which would become the emblem of the Military Order of Santiago and later called the "sword of Saint James".

The path can be modulated depending on the weather and the characteristics and aptitudes of the walkers who wish to follow it. Regardless of whether you want to experience it on foot or by bicycle, the advice is not to be in a hurry and not to rush in order to fully savour everything you will encounter during the different stages (Caltagirone, San Michele di Ganzaria, Mirabella Imbaccari, Piazza Armerina, Aidone, Valguarnera Caopepe, Assoro, Nissoria, Nicosia, Capizzi). Furthermore, the Camino is not only open to independent travellers but also to travellers with disabilities: there is a route suitable for wheelchairs and one entirely on asphalt suitable for hand bikes.

At the beginning or end of this wonderful journey, we recommend you stay in one of our sensational luxury villas with private pool present in the most famous cities of Sicily (such as Syracuse, Ragusa and Catania) and which also offer an excellent starting point to visit the wonders of the area: the Donnafugata Castle, the house of Commissioner Montalbano (protagonist of the homonymous TV series inspired by the novel by Andrea Camilleri), the cities of Sicilian Baroque UNESCO heritage of Noto, Modica, Scicli, Ragusa Ibla and Ispica, the Cavagrande del Cassibile and Vendicari reserves, the Ispica quarries and much more like The Theatre of Puppets of Caltagirone and the Etna volcano.

Villa Mareperla: Villa Mareperla is located a few steps from the famous fine sandy beach of Donnalucata, in the wonderful province of Ragusa, in the extreme south-eastern part of our sunny Sicily. A villa with a simple and Mediterranean taste, equipped with a spacious and refreshing private pool and suitable for groups of friends and families of up to 6 people. Surrounded by a 2600 square metres of garden full of plants and trees with an inebriating smell and under whose shade you can relax, the house also offers an excellent starting point for visiting the wonderful baroque cities of Noto, Scicli, Ispica, Ragusa Ibla and Modica. If you were thinking of a holiday full of relaxation but, at the same time, full of adventure, go no further because Villa Mareperla is right for you.

Villa Rariki: Wonderful residence with private infinity pool located in sunny south-eastern Sicily, not far from the famous golden sandy beaches of Playa Grande and Marina di Ragusa. Villa with a modern and Mediterranean taste, it is suitable for families and groups of up to 8 people who want to enjoy the Sicilian beauties at 360°: a few kilometres from the sea, from the delightful village of Donnalucata and from attractions such as the Casa del Commissario Montalbano in Punta Secca or nature reserves such as Cavagrande del Cassibile or that of Vendicari. Let yourself be inebriated by the scents of the nature that surrounds the house or amazed by the unforgettable sunsets that the location can offer you for a relaxing, Sicilian and fun holiday.

Beachside Luxury Apartment: Delightful apartment with modern architecture located in the splendid province of Ragusa, a stone's throw from a wonderful beach of fine golden sand. Ideal for families and small groups of friends up to 6 people looking for a holiday in the wonderful south-eastern Sicily caressed by the breeze and the inebriating scent of the sea. The large windows of the open space living area make the apartment bright and allow you to fully enjoy the fantastic view of the Playa Grande beach, one of the most famous in the Ragusa area. The location also offers an excellent starting point for visiting the most beautiful and interesting places in this part of Sicily such as Punta Secca (where the house of Inspector Montalbano is located (protagonist of the TV series of the same name), Ispica, Noto, the Cavagrande del Cassibile and much more.What are you waiting for?Beachside Luxury Apartment is just a click away.

Villa Dafne: Villa Dafne was born a few steps from the famous fine sandy beach of Kaukana, in the territory of Santa Croce di Camerina in the province of Ragusa, in the extreme south-eastern part of our sunny Sicily. A villa with a simple and Mediterranean taste, equipped with a spacious and refreshing private pool and suitable for groups and families of up to 8 people. Surrounded by 3000 square metres of garden full of plants and trees with an intoxicating smell and under whose shade you can relax, the house also offers an excellent starting point for visiting the wonderful baroque cities of Noto, Scicli, Ispica, Ragusa ibla and Modica or the fantastic seaside town of Punta Secca made known over the years by the TV series "Il Commissario Montalbano" based on the books by Andrea Camilleri.