Villa Mireabilis: Autumn in the Garden of Eden!
A November day in the garden of the Mireabilis estate.
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Villa Mireabilis: The Summer House
The Summer House (Casa Estiva) was (re)built in the most ancient roman and traditional masseria style, only with massive blocks of sicilian sandstone, Chiaramonte stone slabs, massive wood (pine, wallnut and olive), traditional sicilian terracotta tiles and wrought iron, with the help local artisan masons, and carpenters, the real custodians of the ancient art.
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Villa Mireabilis: The Main Villa
The Main Villa has about 300sqm laid over two stories, surrounded by terraces and boasting all modern and “future proof” energy efficient comfort and is split into guest and private quarters.
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Villa Mireabilis: The Gardens
Villa Mireabilis estate covers about 7000sqm with more than half a hectare covered by several gardens (front, side, rear and Mediterranean). Various varieties of citrus, olive, figue, pommegranate, nespole, wallnut, kalistemon, cypress and pine trees as well as many cactii, rock and flowering plants and aromatic herbs. Diverse, enchanting, fragrant and peaceful places to enjoy.
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Avec Plaisir Sailing Boat
Beneteau Cyclades 43.3
https://www.beneteau.com/cyclades/cyclades-433
8 persons max. – cruise mode (3×2/en-suite cabs + 2/salon)
10-11 persons max. – day sailing
L:13.26m, B:4.43m, D:1.90m, Displ:8980Kg (Keel:2900Kg)
Sails:82.3sqm (MS:44.5sqm, G:37.8sqm)
Motor: Yanmar 54HP(39KW), Fuel:200L
Water:530L
Equipment: Raymarine (2 Consoles, VHFx2, Sonar, Radar, AIS, etc), Liferaft, Dinghy+OB Motor, Lifejackets, etc.
Year: 2006 (regular revisions & antifouling)
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Our Bikes
We have a number of high-performance mountain e-bikes for ladies and gents, with ranges of up to 100km on a single charge, as well as a few classical bikes for those who love them.
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Scicli: Sicilian Baroque UNESCO Heritage Town
A sumptuous and opulent town in the Val di Noto, Scicli (in the province of Ragusa) is a must-see item on a trip to discover Baroque Sicily.
Set at the junction of three valleys just a few kilometers from the sea, the medieval layout of its neighborhoods is dense with pink houses kissed by the warm sun.
The nativity scene city, with its historic centre, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with seven other municipalities in the Val di Noto.
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The Ruin of the Sant’Antonino Convent (XIII-XIV Century), Scicli, Sicily
The construction of the church of Sant’Antonino of Padova dates back to the XIVth, possibly XIIIth century (there are no certain sources on this matter). Adjacent to the church are the ruins of the convent of the Conventual Franciscans of Sant’Antonino, whose foundation would have been laid sometime between 1514 and 1522.
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Ragusa Ibla (Old Ragusa), Sicily
As a part of the Baroque Treasures of Val di Noto and a UNESCO World Heritage site, Ragusa’s historic centre (Ragusa Ibla) is a treasure trove of architectural wonders, with 18 of its buildings protected by UNESCO patronage. Ragusa has the refined elegance that attracts visitors to its maze of narrow streets, where there are many churches and palaces to visit. All around, an ethereal beauty creates a magical atmosphere: it is almost impossible to leave.
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Mount Etna Volcano Complex, Sicily
Mount Etna, or simply Etna, is an active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy, in the Metropolitan City of Catania, between the cities of Messina and Catania. It is located above the convergent plate margin between the African Plate and the Eurasian Plate. Height 3404m.
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Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina , Sicily
The Villa Romana del Casale is a large and elaborate Roman villa or palace located about 3 km from the town of Piazza Armerina, Sicily. Excavations have revealed Roman mosaics which are the richest, largest and most varied collection that remains, for which the site was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.The villa and its artwork date to the early 4th century AD.
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Valle dei Templi Temples, Agrigento, Sicily
The Valle dei Templi is an archaeological site in Agrigento, Sicily. It is one of the most outstanding examples of ancient Greek art and architecture of Magna Graecia, and is one of the main attractions of Sicily. Since 1997, the entire area has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The archaeological and landscape park of the Valle dei Templi, with its 1300 hectares, is the largest archaeological park in Europe and the Mediterranean basin.
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Malta, La Valletta Seafront & City
La Valletta is the capital of the Republic of Malta, a small archipelago nested between Sicily and North African coast, about 55 nm South of Sicily. World famous for historic sites related to a succession of rulers including the Romans, Moors, Knights of Saint John (Knights Hospitalers, Order of Malta), French and British.
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The Feast of Santa Maria del Carmelo – La Valletta, Malta
The Feast of Santa Maria del Carmelo in Valletta, Malta, on the 16th of July, is a religious celebration dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. It is celebrated annually on July 16th, and involves a procession with the statue of the Santa Maria del Carmelo through the streets on a decorated fercolo (platform). The celebration includes a Eucharistic concelebration in the churchyard and culminates with a fireworks display.
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The Palace of The Grand Master of The Order Of Malta – La Valletta, Malta
The palace was initially built as the official residence for the Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller (later the Order of Malta). The Knights ruled Malta for over 250 years. Now it houses the Maltese Parliament and the Office of the President. It’s a historic building, constructed in the 16th century, and features notable rooms like the Throne Room and Tapestry Chamber, along with an impressive Armoury.
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