This is the ancient land in which men and gods lived together. Beaches of the Nebrodi are washed by the Eolo's sea. The god of the winds gave the son Agatirno these beaches when he divided up his marine empire among his already grown up six sons. Homer says it happened when Ulysses, guest in Eolo's court, received from his host the winds leather bag as an help to go on his travel.
And let us mention the mountains of this coast which in a little distance arrive to the Soro Mountain 18747 m. Nowadays they are covered by the same pastures and woods once dwelling of Artemide, the Goddess of hunt, nymphs, satyrs and bucolic poets. According to the myth, Dafni was born in a laurel grove of these mountains. He was brought up by the whole nymphs community and become a shepherd. Naturally gifted, he was the beginner of the bucolic poem.
While the north side of the Nebrodi overlooks the Eolo's sea, the south one is marked by the Etna Mountain. This is an imposing presence, a marvel of nature, melting pot of many elements, dwelling of gods and titans, sort of infernal Olympus.
There is a village at the foot of the volcano named Bronte, like the tytan-cyclop son of Urano and Gela. An other one is Adrano whose name derives from the blacksmith god of Siculi, the Greek Efesto, who had his forge in the volcano.
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THE PARK OF THE NEBRODI
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NEBRODI LODGING TOWN
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Each people can understood why the Arabs defined the Nebrodi as "an island within an island": rich and striking forests, wide and green pastures at higth altitude, quiet lakes and flowing stream are in contrast with the common image of a sunny Sicily
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Placed in pleasant sites near the Park of the Nebrodi and far from the Eolian Sea no more than 20 minutes by car, these town offer the best and cheap staying to go swimming and trekking at the same time.
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TYPICAL HANDICRAFT
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THE TASTES OF THE NEBRODI
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Many products testify on behalf of the millenary culture of the farmers and the shepherds of the Nebrodi. Handmade embroidered tablecloths and sheets, cane baskets, wood agricultural tools, stony and wrought iron manufactures, coloured carpets and mats woven by old looms, fine pottery,
all these manufactures testify of their industriousness and the creativeness.
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First of all, we have the cheese, the most representative ambassador between the foods of the Nebrodi. The skilful hands of the shepherds make use of traditional techniques to produce the sweet or spicy canestrato, the tasty pecorino, the fragrant provola and the delicate ricotta. The dressed pork products are well known like extravirgin olive oil, honey, hazel and pistachio nuts, underwood fruits. Besides, tomato conserves, mushrooms and aubergines gratify all palates.
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THE BASILIAN MONATIC ORDER
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RURAL ARCHITECTURE
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The Basilian Monastic Order played a fundamental role to safeguard the cultural identity of the Nebrodi. It was present everywhere in this region in relationship with the farmhouses survived the destruction of the ancient towns. During the early Middle Age, in fact, the monastic order became the only social structure for people
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The mountain landscape of the Nebrodi is dotted with a lot of handmade buildings according to agricultural and pastoral traditions: shepherd shelters, water-mills, farmhouses many of which still
inhabited. The grace, the simplicity and the setting of these structures make them truly remarkable and they increase the beauty of the surrounding scenery.
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ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE
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HISTORICAL AND NATURALISTIC TOURS
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Each summer, the Nebrodi Legambiente Group and the Nebrodi Park Board organise environmental
Voluntary service camps, open to all young people from all the world. In the park area, the volunteers works in order to achieve environmental requalification as well as to get fire under control.
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The guide is divided in two different parts. In the first one, twelve summary boxes describe the main built up areas along the Nebrodi coast. In the second one, fourteens itineraries are proposed among the many
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POPULAR TRADITIONS
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THE LITERARY PARK
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The sequence of different rules taken place during the past centuries left a rich cultural contamination. Such syncretism is especially revealed in the holy celebrations. In fact, the fundamentals of pagan religions related to the nature seasons lived together with the Christian traditions. The celebration of the Muzzuni rite and the Jewish one are only two remarkable examples.
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Villa Piccolo, a notable country house surrounded by a luxury citrus plantation, was inhabited by Giuseppe Tommasi di Lampedusa and his relatives. For this reason, it is said the dwelling of the last Gattopardi and the literary resonance of its ancient owners joins the pleasantness of the surroundings. The sensitivity of Lucio, the poet, the esoterism of Casimiro, the painter, and the botanical ability of Agata, the brothers surnamed Piccolo and cousins on mother's side of Tommasi di Lampedusa, left visible signs
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OFFERS OF HOLIDAYS
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Christmas
Holidays
An unique
chance to discover the beautiful landscape and the natural environment between
the eolian sea and the Park of Nebrodi, ancient tastes and artistic treasures,
old popular traditions in which the Christian rites of Christmas are joined
with the pre-existent celebration of the succession of the seasons.
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HOLIDAY HOUSES NEAR THE SEA
To spend holidays in Sicily is a very extraordinary and suggestive experience.
The beautiful beaches are placed in side of an attractive land characterized by luxuriant nature, ancient history and hospitable people.
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EOLIE ISLANDS
Excursions and guided tours to the Eolie islands: Lipari, Vulcano, Salina, Panarea and Stromboli are easy to be reached.
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Bed
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You can choose bed & breakfast accommodation in comfortable houses and the usual hospitality of your hosts will give you the pleasant sensation to be familiar with these places, their customs and their people.
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A HOLIDAY IN THE PARK OF THE NEBRODI
This is an experience in the midst of the nature enriched with the culture and the tastes of the Nebrodi. Farmhouses in the country and apartments in the historical centres of the villages are the best start points for excursions, trekking and other sports.
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THE LOVABLE PARK
In summer, the Nebrodi park reveals the charm of its beautifull scenery.
The deep green of the woods is alternated with the blu of little lakes and the animals still graze in the many clearings like two thousand years ago. The landscape is enriched by the Etna Mountain majesty in the southern part and in the northern one by the islands of the Eolo myth sea.
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HOLIDAYS IN A FARMHOUSE
We have selected appealing farmhouses for a relaxing stay in the rich nature of the Nebrodi.
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SEA OF GREEN
Between the Eolian sea and the Park of the Nebrodi, we organize a weekly holiday in the sign of the nature, the history and the gastronomy of a Sicily yet to be discovered.
This is a special offer at £. 200.000 (103,30 euro).
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SICILY SMALLER ISLANDS
Naturalistic stays on the suggestive Sicily smaller islands are proposed in holiday houses in Ginostr, Alicudi, Filicudi, Ustica and Lampedusa
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PROTECTED AREAS AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES
Excursions are offered to visit natural protected areas, archaeological sites and historical centers
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CasaVerde S.r.l.
Via Delle Filande, 8
98071 - Capo d'Orlando (ME)
Tel. 0941/916120
Each people can understood why the Arabs defined the Nebrodi as "an island within an island": rich and striking forests, wide and green pastures at higth altitude, quiet lakes and flowing stream are in contrast with the common image of a sunny Sicily 
Placed in pleasant sites near the Park of the Nebrodi and far from the Eolian Sea no more than 20 minutes by car, these town offer the best and cheap staying to go swimming and trekking at the same time.
Many products testify on behalf of the millenary culture of the farmers and the shepherds of the Nebrodi. Handmade embroidered tablecloths and sheets, cane baskets, wood agricultural tools, stony and wrought iron manufactures, coloured carpets and mats woven by old looms, fine pottery, 
The mountain landscape of the Nebrodi is dotted with a lot of handmade buildings according to agricultural and pastoral traditions: shepherd shelters, water-mills, farmhouses many of which still
Each summer, the Nebrodi Legambiente Group and the Nebrodi Park Board organise environmental 
The guide is divided in two different parts. In the first one, twelve summary boxes describe the main built up areas along the Nebrodi coast. In the second one, fourteens itineraries are proposed among the many
available. 
The sequence of different rules taken place during the past centuries left a rich cultural contamination. Such syncretism is especially revealed in the holy celebrations. In fact, the fundamentals of pagan religions related to the nature seasons lived together with the Christian traditions. The celebration of the Muzzuni rite and the Jewish one are only two remarkable examples.
Villa Piccolo, a notable country house surrounded by a luxury citrus plantation, was inhabited by Giuseppe Tommasi di Lampedusa and his relatives. For this reason, it is said the dwelling of the last Gattopardi and the literary resonance of its ancient owners joins the pleasantness of the surroundings. The sensitivity of Lucio, the poet, the esoterism of Casimiro, the painter, and the botanical ability of Agata, the brothers surnamed Piccolo and cousins on mother's side of Tommasi di Lampedusa, left visible signs 
An unique
chance to discover the beautiful landscape and the natural environment between
the eolian sea and the Park of Nebrodi, ancient tastes and artistic treasures,
old popular traditions in which the Christian rites of Christmas are joined
with the pre-existent celebration of the succession of the seasons.
To spend holidays in Sicily is a very extraordinary and suggestive experience. 
Excursions and guided tours to the Eolie islands: Lipari, Vulcano, Salina, Panarea and Stromboli are easy to be reached. 
You can choose bed & breakfast accommodation in comfortable houses and the usual hospitality of your hosts will give you the pleasant sensation to be familiar with these places, their customs and their people.
This is an experience in the midst of the nature enriched with the culture and the tastes of the Nebrodi. Farmhouses in the country and apartments in the historical centres of the villages are the best start points for excursions, trekking and other sports.
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In summer, the Nebrodi park reveals the charm of its beautifull scenery.
We have selected appealing farmhouses for a relaxing stay in the rich nature of the Nebrodi.
Between the Eolian sea and the Park of the Nebrodi, we organize a weekly holiday in the sign of the nature, the history and the gastronomy of a Sicily yet to be discovered.
This is a special offer at £. 200.000 (103,30 euro).
Excursions are offered to visit natural protected areas, archaeological sites and historical centers