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April 2012

A new villa with free horse-riding: introducing Il Poggio

We are delighted to introduce to you the latest addition to our portfolio: Il Poggio! Situated amidst a fertile plain planted with citrus groves with a glorious Tyrrhenian Sea in the distance, this luxury four-bedroom villa boasts breathtaking views over the hills around Monreale.
Il Poggio is set within a large perfectly-kept lawned garden with colourful Mediterranean plants and beautiful flowers. A stunning pool is right outside the main door and overlooks spectacular landscapes consisting of lush hills dotted with citrus groves.
All horse-lovers will be delighted to visit the riding stables right outside the villa's main gate and to explore the woods surrounding the property on horseback.

As Il Poggio is a new property in our portfolio, it is currently available even on peak season.
For further information and reservations, click here.

June Half Term & Jubilee: Get a taste of Sicilian summer

Half term is a great opportunity for a holiday in Sicily where you can swim in the sea and have a lot of fun without peak-season crowds. Early June is a great time to enjoy tourist attractions and beauty spots all over Sicily.

Take advantage of an extra Bank holiday this year to extend your vacation and relax a little bit longer. Our villas in Sicily are set in exquisite locations, boast breathtaking views and most of them have private swimming pools and extensive lawned gardens.

Secure your place in the sun and enjoy Sicilian summer in one of our exclusive Sicily villas.

We offer the finest range of holiday villas in Sicily, click here.

Best snorkelling destination? Sicily's offshore islands!

Sicily is a great place for snorkelling and scuba diving as it offers unique and breathtaking underwater sights. Scuba diving and snorkelling is possible all around Sicily, but the best places are certainly Sicily's offshore islands.

Seabed there hides sunken archaeological relics, undersea caves and grottos under clear, warm waters in excellent visibility. An amazing variety of colourful and fascinating marine species await you. Sicily's offshore islands are a great place not only for well-experienced divers but also for beginners.

Where to stay? Casa Chiara is a wonderful seafront villa in the Aegadian Islands, click here.
If you prefer a holiday at the Aeolian Islands, take a look at Quartara and Capo Faro.

Syracuse Greek Theatre Festival in May and June

Classical Greek plays are usually very emotional by definition. Imagine what an impact they might have on the audience if performed at the impressive Greek amphitheatre within Syracuse Archaeological Park where they were originally staged.

From mid-May until the end of June, Syracuse theatre will host an annual Festival with performances of classical Greek plays. The 2012 season is the 48th cycle of classical plays: Aeschylu's Prometheus, Euripedes' The Bacchae and Aristophanes' The Birds.

Syracuse, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasts plenty of popular monuments and historical sites such as the Necropolis of Pantalica and the island of Ortigia, its charming old historic centre.
Check our selection of exclusive villas in Syracuse, click here.

Recipe of the month: Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala is the perfect choice for an elegant meal at home. This delicious Sicilian dish is very easy to make and quite impressive to cook for even the most demanding guests.

We're sure that, these succulent chicken breasts smothered in a delicious creamy Marsala sauce and mushrooms will instantly become one of your favourite dishes!
Buon Appetito!

In a flat baking dish, stir together flour, salt and black pepper. Gently press the flattened chicken cutlets into the mixture to coat and shake off excess flour. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken cutlets in the skillet and cook five to seven minutes per side, until golden brown...
To view the recipe, click here.