By encouraging visitors to Inland Sicily away from the overdeveloped stretches of the Sicilian coastline, we hope we can play a part in assisting the local economy, and spread the word about this wonderful region its people and its culture.Villa Caterina Vallelunga is set in a tranquil rural setting a mere15min walk outside the village of Vallellunga where you will discover churches, bars, pizzerias and local shops selling local products. On offer @ Villa Caterina are the following: SCIVOLANDIA Aqua Park just a 15min drive GAME SHOOTING can be arranged. VISIT VALLELUNGA to sample the local culture AGRIGENTO VALLEY OF THE TEMPLES The Regaleali Vineyard estate and sample their delicious wines. Vallelunga has many gothic style churches housing many wonderful pieces of artwork. Villa Caterina has 3 large bedrooms, one on the ground floor with its own en-suite. The open plan lounge, kitchen dining area looks out onto the olive grove fruit trees and the villas very own vineyard. Out side there is a large patio area with BBQ and a 7m/1.5m plunge pool, an inviting place to cool down, with a glass of wine. At the side of the villa there are steps which take you to the roof terrace offering lovely views of the surrounding country side a welcoming place to relax at the end of the day. Villa Caterina offers visitors a comfortable retreat ina tranquil rural setting. Does the following apply to YOU: Stressed, heavy workload, long hours at the Office? Wish you were relaxing, unwinding away from it all? Then Villa Caterina is theplace for you. Surrounded with its very own vineyard, olive grove and scented lemon and orange trees, this stunning villa offers you an idyllic setting to escape from your hectic lifestyle. Villa Caterina is ideally located, giving guests the opportunity to take a short walk into Vallelunga to sample the local culture or to simply relax on the patio with a glass of wine in between taking a refreshing dip in the plunge pool. For the more adventurous traveller wishing to discover more of Sicily then places like Agrigento and Caltanisetta, to name but a few are all within easy reach. The Mafia Connection... {A full Day out} Corleone is set in the island’s hilly interior, south of Palermo. Not only does the central character, Don Corleone (played by Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro) take his name from the town, but it is also the surname of Sicilys most feared mafia family. Unfortunately for the town the filmmakers felt Corleone was too developed to be used as a location. None the less, the town has strong historical links with the mafia - it was the scene of 153 violent deaths between 1944 and 1948. It has been home to some of the mafias most notorious leaders for many years, including Salvatore Riina, who was finally arrested in 1993 and charged with being responsible for more than 150 murders. Visit the Bar Vitelli Just as you enter the village you will see the Bar Vitelli, where Michael discusses his proposed marriage to Apollonia with her father, the owner of the bar, aptly named Vitelli in the film. It is a pretty, 18th-century stone-flagged building, draped in climbing plants with a vine-covered terrace looking out over a deep valley. Much is as in the movie, even down to the curtains over the door. Inside, the partially paneled bar has a small display of photos, press cuttings and mementos from the making of the film. . Vallelunga: A fascinating overview of old rural life is offered at the Museo della Civiltà Contadina (museum of the rural life), harboring beautifully detailed reconstructions of rural homes and artisan’s workshops. All of this is a mere 15.min walk from Villa Caterina where guest will be able to mix with the local people and experiace the true Sicilian way of living. Visit the impressing naturalistic sites, such as the Collina di Tanarizzi and the Regaleali estate the latter is property of the Counts Tasca d’Almerita, its vines having contributed to producing most prestigious Sicilian wines. Agrigento: The Valley of The Temples, The temples are spread along a rocky ridge a short way to the south of the medieval town centre, in a designated archaeological park. Food options are limited so you might wish to take a picnic lunch. A more recent tourist sight is the childhood home of writer Luigi Pirandello (Six Characters in Search of an Author), which has been turned into a museum. His Casa Natale can be visited in the brilliantly-named suburb of Caos. From Villa Caterina to this most Historic of places is a mere 1hours drive away, where you will be transported back to ancient times. Caltanissetta is much frequented by tourists, notably over Easter period, here celebrated with a series of long-waited events such as two processions taking place on Maundy Wednesday and Thursday – this one known as the Procession delle Vare. The city offers sites of both historical and naturalistic interest as well as a much appreciated cuisine where especially renowned is the sweet almond torrone. Driving to Caltanissetta is a day out in its self Alia is a small town of the Palermo province, standing 734m a.s.l. and counting some 4,200 inhabitants. A number of peaks with sites of naturalistic interest, namely Monte San Calogero, Monte Cammarata, Rocca Busambra and the neighboring Madonie Mountains, surround it. Farming and, more recently, naturalistic tourism are the town’s main industries. The latter has been notably fostered thanks to the recent establishment of new facilities and infrastructures. Alia is only a 30min drive from Villa Caterina so why not take a drive and discover Alia its people and culture.