“Traveling is walking towards the horizon, meeting the other, knowing, discovering and returning richer than when the journey began.”

(Luis Sepúlveda)

Discover the beauties of Sicily

Sicily is the largest island in Italy and in the Mediterranean, a surprising land rich in history and traditions, where art and culture are intertwined with wonderful natural beauty. From the sea to the mountains passing through the countryside, volcanoes and seaside villages not to mention the small islands where beauty is in every corner!

Discover the events, activities and experiences that will make your holiday an unforgettable moment.

Coast to Coast Cefalù

An enchanting and exclusive experience that will lead you to discover the coast of Cefalù and the spectacular backdrop of the Tyrrhenian Sea with its coves. Enjoy a nice dip offshore with the scenery of the wonderful Norman city and savor your aperitif during this relaxing mini-cruise along the coast. Choose the morning excursion to start the day well or the afternoon one to witness one of the most photographed natural spectacles in the world: the sunset. Our staff will be able to advise you on tours on a sailboat, hydrofoil or if you want to experience fishing tourism.

Discover Sicily

What are the places not to be missed on holiday in Sicily? The staff of Villa Magarà will be at your complete disposal to direct you to the most sought-after destinations and those to be discovered. Here are some of them:

  • Madonie Park: a journey through small villages rich in an immense heritage
  • Taormina: destination of excellence in Sicily
  • Palermo: the regional capital, a mix of cultures and a place for lively local markets
  • Etna: one of the most emblematic and active volcanoes in the world
Excursions to the Aeolian Islands

Visiting the Aeolian Islands is like visiting a small earthly paradise! The archipelago of the Aeolian Islands, since 2000, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and consists of seven splendid islands – Lipari, Panarea, Vulcano, Stromboli, Salina, Alicudi and Filicudi – and some islets and rocks emerging from a sea blue and clear. We will be happy to help you organize your day trip to the Islands of your interest.

Quad excursions

A quad bike excursion through the paths and unspoiled nature of the wonderful Madonie Park, ideal for adventure lovers! Choose the itinerary that best suits you to discover the most hidden places, the history and culture of the villages of the Madonie Park and the territory of Cefalù through a fun experience on a quad bike, with a friendly and prepared staff. Usually the excursions have different duration from 1 hour to 8 hours, we will be happy to give you more information.

Snorkeling

Admiring the seabed can be a truly exciting experience, if you come to Sicily how can you not imagine treating yourself to a nice scuba dive too ?! The coast of Cefalù offers not only splendid backdrops but also the remains of an ancient Roman port, and all right in front of the Kalura coast. The short boat trips to reach the numerous diving points, with various depth levels between 7 and 40 meters, will be the beginning of this wonderful adventure to be rewarded by the beauty of the various forms of flora and the varied fauna of which is rich in the sea of Cefalù.

Horseback riding

Do you love nature and do you love horses? What better way to discover the unspoiled landscapes of the Madonie Park at a gallop! We will help you choose the best horseback ride for you! There is, in fact, the possibility to choose between one-hour or full-day routes.The study of the routes, the professionalism and the sympathy of the instructors and guides, allow both beginners and experienced riders to obtain maximum gratification during trekking organized on the various itineraries available.

Paragliding

Visit Sicily from above and experience an extremely suggestive moment.It is possible to fly over the ancient and beautiful Norman town accompanied by an experienced pilot and qualified for tandem flight, no skill or courage is required, paragliding when practiced in the right conditions, it is by no means an extreme sport, but a sport that offers unique sensations in maximum safety. A tandem flight with a paraglider will allow you to explore another world.

Stellar Experience

In the evocative scenery of the Paro delle Madonie stands an Astronomical Park of world importance that embraces the entire Mediterranean: the HASSIN LAG. A visit inside the Planetrio, which is located a few kilometers from the historic center of Isnello, will guide you to discover the stars. The science museum and the sundial park are also worth a visit. Also not to be missed is the night visit to the observation terrace with different types of telescopes, which will allow you to return home with a wonderful scientific-cultural background.For more information and reservations visit the website: http://galhassin.it/

Tiberio Gorges

The excursion by rubber boat includes the crossing of the 400-meter long gorge and a walk along the Pollina river which, depending on the period, takes place downstream to the small gorge or upstream to the lakes, in both cases it is possible to do the bathroom. Along the way you can admire the flora and fauna typical of the river environment. Inside the gorge it is possible to observe: fossils, U miricu, bird nests, the brigands’ boulder, the play of light and uncontaminated and wild vegetation immersed in silence.

DURATION: 2 hour excursion

Zipline

The Sicily Zipline is located in the municipality of San Mauro Castelverde in the Madonie Park, Unesco Geopark site. It is 1600 m long. with a difference in height of 260 m., the starting point is located at 925 m. and the arrival one at 669 m., the maximum height of the rope exceeds 170 m. The maximum speed reached is about 130Km / h. The Madonie Zipline is the only one in Italy to be placed at almost 1000 meters and to have as a natural frame in front of the sea, with a breathtaking panorama that goes from 2000 meters of the Madonie mountains to those of the Nebrodi, offering the enchanting scenery of some of the Aeolian islands in the Messina area and Ustica in the Palermo area.

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