Only Sicily can offer a truly relaxing holiday away from the bustle of city life where you experience real Mediterranean hospitality, taste pure organic cuisine straight from nature and enjoy the exquisite pleasures of simple living.
Locanda Angelica has a number of traditional yet modern accommodation options based around a 300 year old Sicilian farmhouse located in the woodland of Calaforno, in the centre of the Hyblean Mountains surrounded by the rolling green hills of Ragusa. Perfect for peaceful walks, trekking and mountain biking the whole area is surrounded by nature, trees and flowing streams as well as extensive olive groves which produce some of the best organic olive oil in the world. Our charming converted farmhouse has residential cottages, a renowned restaurant, large swimming pool with sunbathing terrace and spacious grounds where you can spend a relaxing holiday away from it all!
Places
Locanda Angelica is a heavenly place for anyone wishing to experience an unforgettable stay in one of the most enchanting places in Sicily. A real delight for nature-lovers, the farmhouse lies 100 kms from Catania international airport, 30 minutes drive from Comiso international airport and just 25 minutes drive from the historic centre of Ragusa. The farmhouse offers several cottages, a swimming-pool and a restaurant – the ideal destination for important events in a truly exclusivesetting. Within easy reach from the farmhouse, you can visit the most beautiful towns of the Val di Noto, the cradle of Sicilian Baroque: as a matter of fact, Ragusa Ibla, Modica, Noto and Scicli all belong to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In Ibla, Ragusa’s ancient historic center, there is the Cathedral of San Giorgio, quite renowned today thanks also to the successful television series “Il Commissario Montalbano”, based on a character created by the writer Andrea Camilleri. Special gastronomic features await you in Modica, where chocolate is still prepared today according to the ancient Aztec recipe. Noto is the cradle of the Sicilian Baroque with its majestic San Nicolò Cathedral and the famous “Infiorata”, the flower festival, an annual event that takes place in May that should not be missed. The town of Scicli still maintains rituals and traditions dating back to the Saracen era. Locanda Angelica is the ideal starting point from which to explore the natural, historic and gastronomic beauties and delights of the Ragusa territory. You can decide to delve into the history of those civilizations that contributed to the grandeur of the province and the areas surroundings Locanda Angelica. And why not treat your pallet by enjoying a menu made of local flavors, artfully prepared and served in a known restaurant? Staying at Locanda Angelica, while visiting and experiencing everything the local area has to offer, will be a truly unforgettable experience. Restaurant Old soul, flavours of a land. Creativity, armony of taste, raw materials of first choise are the main ingredients of each dish rich of aromatics herbs and spicies, in a sublime mix of flavours. All the recipes are studied with attention becouse each element must to describe the ancien history of own land. The restaurant represent the perfect union between taste and culture, between armony and flavours that only the Iblean kitchen can give. Seasonality and km 0 The nphilosophy of the kitchen is “product for product”. It’s essential to work raw material as little as possible, in order to always offer dishes near to the concept of nature. Chef and team’s choice is to prefer seasonal and local food. The result is a seasonal menu that may change in depending of the availability of ingredients.
Cottages
The stunning views, the beautifully appointed and furnished rooms epitomise these wonderful detached holiday cottages set in landscaped grounds overlooking Calaforno Park. No expense has been spared to create a unique atmosphere for families and couples to relax in comfort in the heart of the Hyblaean Mountains, only 2 km far from Giarratana. Our aim is to offer a tailor made package to suit your needs, whether you wish to dine at the cottage or you wish to make use of our restaurant. All the Sicilian cottages we offer have always been highly appreciated by our guests. This is due to their special features. For instance, they are situated in a desirable and peaceful atmosphere. Choose your cottage that suits you best whether you are on a romantic getaway or spending your holidays with family or friends. Either way we have the solution for you. For every cottage we’ll provide you with the details of the amenities and suggest tips about what to savour from the surroundings. You’ll find the right accommodation.
Events
Locanda Angelica is the ideal place for meetings, conventions, parties and any kind of event, also for your special day: your wedding day. Everything is possible in order to organize your perfect event: highly qualified staff are at your disposal for any request, ranging from an airport transfer, a special dinner in our historic farmhouse and more