Discover the surroundings
Porticello
Villa Edera is located in the historic center of this small fishing village.
You only need to reach the very close harbor, just 200 m away, to immerse yourself in the colorful world of fishermen.
From 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. (excluding Saturdays and Sundays), we suggest you take a walk to the harbor to wait for the return of the "paranze," fishing boats that carry out trawling. Once they return they will be invaded by patrons dreaming of the classic "fritto di paranza. "We would like to point out that what you will see at daytime hours is only a small example of the much better-known night fish market. The Porticello market is in fact the second most important wholesale market in the region
Saint Nicolicchia
Largo Santa Nicolicchio known as Santa Nicolicchia, is a small seaside village where you can still find a shipyard where wooden fishing boats are made.A natural bay with small and characteristic fishing boats moored, a historic restaurant and a pizzeria that has entered into legend with a terrace overlooking the sea.
We are sure you will take countless photos.
St. Elijah
Small cove that will leave you breathless.
Its small White House and the view of Capo Zafferano make it one of the most popular places for "social network" photos.
After bathing among its coves , don't forget to climb its promontory to catch a glimpse of the most famous view of the gulf of Capo Zafferano.
A tour of the streets and alleys of Sant'Elia, will make you appreciate, especially in winter, the beauty of these places, the silence of the village and the sound of the sea.
Archaeological Park of Solunto
Solunto is a colony founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century B.C. on the top of Mount Catalfano of which today we can appreciate the remains of the successive dominations.Noteworthy are the Agora - The House of Leda - The Gimnasium and its Hippodamea plant.
From its belvedere, admire the majestic Capo Zafferano, Porticello and its coves Sant'Elia and Santa Nicolicchia, as well as from the opposite side the whole globe of Palermo and its Conca d'Oro.
Remember that entry is possible two hours before sunset and exit is one hour before sunset. In the Antiquarium there are toilets and refreshment corners.
Bagheria - City of Villas
Formerly known to be the residence of the noble families of Palermo of which we can still visit some well-known residences of the 17th century: Villa Cattolica - Villa Palagonia - Villa Cuto - Villa Valguarnera.
Also known is its small seaside hamlet of Aspra that we suggest you reach for an ice cream break overlooking the Gulf of Palermo.
Reachable on foot or by train
Cefalù
Small village rich in Arab-Norman evidence and known for its tourist activity.
Cefalù is just over 50 km from Porticello. Reachable by car in about 45 minutes or by train with in just over an hour.
Palermo
City, regional capital, capable of satisfying all 5 senses.
Impossible to describe in a few lines. We can only suggest that you visit it to appreciate the colors, flavors and scents of the thousands of dominations that have inhabited it before us. Easily reached either by car, with just a 30/40 minute drive, or by train from the S. Flavia- Solunto-Porticello station. Every hour a you can take the train in the direction of Palermo Centrale and after just a 20 minute ride you will be in the center of Palermo.