VILLA Zottopera is an old 17th-18th century villa surrounded by century old olive trees from which a renowned oil is obtained. The villa has an elegant area with garden and swimming pool and it is located in the countryside of Chiaramonte Gulfi (RG) in a place that is interesting for its art and culture: Ragusa Ibla, Modica, Agrigento, Siracusa, Noto, Caltagirone, etc. Only a half hour's drive from some lovely beaches, Villa Zottopera is a wonderful agriturismo, a very well preserved example of a grand, farm estate. It's a really good base for easy days out to discovery "real" Sicily. The lovely historical towns of Comiso, Ragusa Ibla, Modica , incredible Baoque towns of Sicily's south-east corner, and yet more fantastic beaches, are within striking distance. One of our favourite towns in Sicily, Caltagirone, is only about 24 Km and, famous for ceramics, it is exactly as one might imagine a Sicilian town be, almost as if leapt out of a film Guests can taste the simple and tasty dishes of the local farmer and stay in suggestive comfortable suite-flats. The Villa with the old buildings adjoining it and the Sicilian courtyard (baglio), the little church, the garden, the swimming pool, give an unforgettable moment of suggestive and poetic atmosphere, as well as a simple and friendly climate, thanks to the small number of guests and to our discrete company and careful service .Courses: Preparation of typical products of the traditional Sicilian cuisine - tasting of olive oil. To those who book directly on this portal will be offered a welcome basket Number of apartment : 7 Beds: 30 Characteristics: Two-three room apartment with bathroom, kitchen and veranda, TV and air-conditioning Free services and facilities: welcome breakfast, wooded garden, mountain bikes and table-tennis, organic vegetal, fruit and eggs of Farm Animals allowed Services on request: traditional tasting only for our guests to guarantee the maximum calm ,breakfast, daily change of bed linen and towels. Other facilities: credit card - Internet (free) Other spaces available: swimming pool- old kitchen with oven - big dining room - terrace facing garden and swimming pool - small church. We also have an old oil press, oil and wine cellars Nearest sea resorts: Scoglitti, Kamarina, Marina di Ragusa (at about 25 minutes) Nearest airport: Comiso Airport (5 Km) - Catania (Km90) Products on sale: Olive oil Villa Zottopera DOP (PDO Protected Denomination of Origin) (organic), conserves-produce of the countryside. Courses: Preparation of typical products of the traditional Sicilian cuisine - tasting of olive oil. Friendly, apartments, pool & superb food. Fab! Ray loves Villa Zottopera atmosphere, its location in "the heart of Baroque " and the wonderful owners. Close to picturesque Ragusa Ibla, Comiso , and half an hour from some of Sicily's most beautiful sandy beaches, Villa Alfredo is a grand farm estate. It's a really good base for easy days out to discover "real " Sicily. The lovely historical town of Ragusa Ibla and Modica is only 8km away, and the incredible Baroque towns of Sicily's south-east corner, and yet more fantastic beaches, are within striking distance. One of our favourite towns in Sicily, Caltagirone, is only about 24km and, famous for ceramics, it is exactly as one might imagine a Sicilian town should be, almost as if it has leapt out of a film. Run by the lovely owners, Villa Zottopera is a wonderful place, which exudes character. There is an old olive press, a fine example of a traditionally decorated cart and a little church. This whole masseria is steeped in history. Villa Zottopera agritourist apartments are in converted farm-workers' houses, off the courtyard. They are Sicilian and rustic, tasteful, and with fairly simple kitchen areas. Most have a terrace, some leading on to the garden, near the pool, which is in a lovely walled garden, with seats dotted about, under trees. There is a cultivated area, where guests are welcome to pick vegetables or fruit in season. You can also collect fresh eggs for breakfast on occasions! Just watch the wide beam on your children's faces as you do. Also very much family-run, Villa Alfredo restaurant feels special and intimate, as they cater only for guests of the apartments. In summer, diners eat on the charming terrace, al fresco. The family is passionate about Sicilian cuisine and the excellent, home-cooked, traditional food is delicious. Past clients have also really enjoyed the cookery courses, which are great fun. Villa Zottopera is a fantastic agriturismo, in every sense of the word.