Activities & Sports

The Western coast of Sicily is a culturally rich and colourful holiday destination with a wealth of activities and fascinating places to discover. There is delicious food and wine to be tasted, historical sites to be seen, sandy beaches to sunbathe on, marine parks to dive in and wild countryside to ride across by horse or 4x4. Below are a few of suggestions on how to enjoy this beautiful island to the full.

Bike Riding

The area around Sciacca, the nearest town to the resort, is an ideal destination for a bike ride. Guests can explore its unique landscape, and discover the traditional architecture of baglio, the island’s traditional farmhouses, among the olive trees and vineyards.

Bird Watching

A year-round activity which allows you to enjoy the island’s natural highlights. For the energetic we recommend the wild paths of the Zingaro Nature Reserve, where you may spot a Peregrine falcon. The Stagnone Lagoon, where pink flamingos gather on the salt flats at sunset, is ideal for a romantic walk. Children will love the wetlands of the Lake Preola and Gorghi Tondi Reserve, a refuge for many species of migratory birds.

Cooking Lessons

Sicilian cuisine is a triumph of colours, flavours and aromas, enriched over centuries by a variety of culinary traditions, from Arabic to French. Participate in one of our cooking lessons and discover the origins of a cuisine appreciated round the world. The lesson begins with a trip to Palermo’s historic food market to choose all the ingredients needed to prepare lunch. During the morning you will have the opportunity to sample local delicacies such as panelle, made from chickpeas. You will prepare lunch with the guidance of our professional chefs. The meal will be accompanied by fine wine and dessert.

Fishing

Sicily and the sea are inseparable, as you will discover on our fishing experience. Guests will spend a day at sea alongside local fishermen, learning the ropes and enjoying a superb perspective of the island’s coastline. You will be able to taste the fresh fish that are caught, learn traditional recipes, swim in places inaccessible by land and discover little gems of nature. There are also trips by glassbottomed boat to observe sea urchins.

Horse Riding

Riding is a great way of covering lots of ground and exploring the hidden secrets of the Sicilian countryside, with its golden orchards, rugged hillsides and endless wheat fields. You may even spot one of the remaining Sanfratellani, the island’s breed of wild horse. Rides are accompanied by an instructor, and are suitable for both beginners and experienced riders.

Jeep Adventure

The chance to see a different Sicily, far from the tourist trail. Our personalised itineraries will take you through beautiful countryside, and provide you with some incredible views of the island.

Private Flights

An exciting experience that will leave you with sensational memories of your holiday here. Whilst the exact route can be customised according to your wishes, we recommend two main programmes: Pantelleria by Helicopter, which will take you on an aerial tour of the island known as the Black Pearl of the Mediterranean, and the Etna Tour, which combines a thrilling flight over the largest active volcano in Europe with a ride around the crater in a 4x4 jeep.

Sailing

A voyage by yacht is a thrilling way to explore Sicily’s wild coast, with the breeze in your hair and the beauty of the turquoise ocean all around. We also offer a sail-boat experience, navigating across to the Egadi Islands and exploring their hidden caves.

Wind-surfing and Kite-surfing

One thing that never fails in Sicily is the wind. To take advantage of this, the island has a beach dedicated to the sports of kite-surfing and wind-surfing. Puzziteddu is about 10km from Mazara del Vallo, with long stretches of sand and excellent wind conditions.

Wine

Sicily, with its warm climate, hills, sea breezes and sunshine, has all the right ingredients for good wine. According to legend it was introduced to the island by Dionysius, and has made the island famous around the world. Wines include Nero D’Avola, one of the oldest red-grape varieties on the island, Bianco ’Alcamo, a popular white, dessert wines Moscato and Passito di Pantelleria, and Marsala, a fortified wine first produced in 1773 by Englishman John Woodhouse. Visitors can explore this wine heritage via signposted Wine Roads, which will take you on a fascinating journey through Sicily’s traditions, gastronomy and natural landscapes. These routes wind through vineyards, historic wine cellars and farms, and visitors can take part in wine and food tastings along the way.