The Bed & Breakfast “Ostello Don Vincenzo” is situated in the centre of an hinterland famous for its importance.
You will see listed below the distances in kilometres of some locations, known for their tourist, historical, cultural and enogastronomic relevance:
Palermo (10 km), capital of Sicily, is incredibly rich of historical monuments which originate from the several past rules.
Mondello (20 km), originally a small town of fishermen, developed in the northern extreme of the Gulf, today is called “ Mondello paese”. Thus is situated around an ancient “tonnara” and the fifteen century Tower of the “Fico d’India”.
Erice (92 km), that according to Tucidide (a historiographer) was founded by the Troians, while escaping in the Mediterranean Sea. It is believed they had probably found their perfect place to live and that they had given origin to another famous population called Elimi.
Sciacca (89 km), is a seaside town also possessing various monuments and churches.
Selinunte (100 km), is a beautiful piece of ancient Greece, situated in the south-west of Sicily. It is rich of temples, sanctuaries, castles and sculptured “metope” (a particular type of statues).
Segesta (60 km), a historical city no longer inhabited, founded by the Elimi population, situated in the north-western part of the island.
Agrigento (135 km), is the City of the famous greek Empedocle, Esseneto and the italian writer Pirandello; located in the apex of two strict and long hills: the “Girgenti” hill in the west and the “Rupe Atenea”.
Cefalù (76 km), is a wonderful city in the sea with important monuments and ruins characteristics of different historical ages.
At 500 metres, it is advised to enjoy the Acqua Park Monreale and it is also suggested to visit one of the many wine cellars where you can discover prestigious wines known around the world.