If sunny beaches and clear blue waters are a vital part of what you want of a holiday but, history, culture, local traditions, fantastic food & excellent wines, nature, quietness and, why not, a warm and friendly environment play an important role too, then "Our Sicily" might be the right place where to come... and we could offer you an intriguing and unique experience.
Find out from our website how beautiful and interesting our island can be, have a look on the images of some amazing spots here around, imagine to relax yourself at our private beach, listening to the sound of its gentle and smooth waves, enjoy the turquoise color of the sea water, discover all the advantages and the comforts of our accommodations at “Il Baglio Ruffo” & Villa Eoliana, “Le Palme Garden villas”, “L’Uliveto” and “Villa Caferì” and then decide which one of them suits you best. If sailing is your passion, visit our website www.yachtsicily.com to dive into the exciting world of our luxury catamaran charters to the Aeolian Islands.
We are not a holiday rental agency: all of the properties shown in this website are privately owned and managed by us.
At the Reception of Le Palme Garden our staff will be eager to provide any kind of information or help useful to ensure you a pleasant and relaxing holiday. At our office you will be able to rent vehicles or boats, book excursions and restaurants, access to the INTERNET or simply stop for a nice chat. You will find not only a delightful place to rent lovely holiday homes, but also a warm and friendly environment, where people will always do their best to introduce you to all this beautiful and varied country has to offer.
Visit our great Holiday Homes: Villa Eoliana, Il Baglio Ruffo, Le Palme Garden Villas, L’Uliveto, Villa Caferì and enjoy the relaxing time with your loved ones!
..get privacy, stunning panoramic terrace, open air, charm and quality of a unique lifestyle that comes true within the more traditional forms of typical island architecture ..
6 homes of a small rural compound in the countryside of our organic farm of 15 acres completely fenced. It is a very reserved and quiet spot...
12 Bungalows in a lush and beautiful Botanical Garden, will allow you to a carefree and casual lifestyle just a few meters away from the sea...
Private beach, restaurant, disco, diving centre, boat charter, excursions, sports, car, bicycles and boat rental, and many other ideas for your great holiday: find out...
This magnificent country residence is a tranquil retreat, a haven of quietness privacy and relaxation, just 1Km far from the beach and town center...
7 appartments made out of a combination of comfort and classy interiors, located in the top wanted Residence L'Uliveto, private park and direct access to the beach...
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We are really proud of our beautiful beach! Within a private area of more than 1500 square- metres, over a waterfront of 60 metres , this peaceful and comfortable bathing place is the most striking feature we add to the whole of our holiday offer: a truly great benefit to all guests that, more than ever, even at the top of the season, will be able to enjoy an undisturbed, quiet and relaxed swimming and sunbathing time.
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We specialise in crewed sailing CATAMARANS, equipped to the very highest standard of luxury, with a level of attention to detail and quality that assures you of an exceptional experience. Sailing around the Aeolian Islands is an unbeatable experience and, definitely, the most appropriate way of exploiting in full the wonders they have to offer. We also organize day trips by motorboats which will allow you, after an easy passage of only 11 miles, to visit this heavenly microcosm whose deep blue water and gorgeous colours will stay forever into your mind...
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Our farm is mainly focused on six types of organic crops : the Anona Cherimoya ( tropical fruit native to South America ) together with a number of Avocado trees, hazelnuts, oranges, lemons and olives. We are particularly proud of this last mentioned plantation because it allows us to extract an extra virgin olive oil of an excellent organoleptic quality, a pleasant fragrance and delicious taste.
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Our related "AQUA ELEMENT" Diving is a recognized diving centre. We patent for different levels. To the beginners approaching to diving we propose all the best sites along the coast of the Gulf of Patti, a plenty of spots with an incredibly rich sea-life at low deepness too. To the most expert and exigent divers we give the opportunity of diving every day and night in the best diving sites and archaeological sites all around and in the Aeolian Islands Archipelago. Excursions, rent of diving equipments and recharges for the air tanks are available.
The Disco La Pineta is undoubtedly the best and most reknown "open air" club of the whole coast since 1967 !!! It has write the history of the nightlife and still has more charm than the rest of the clubs put together. It opens on Saturday with a popular dance music night party, while on Sunday take place its famous "DOMENICA ITALIANA" which is an only-italian-music party.The club is a beautiful and lush garden dominated by some majestically standing pine trees. Its terraces, built of natural stone and overlooking the front beach, are also the ideal place where our guests can sit in the evening and enjoy the magic of the sunset.
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The restaurant is built in a pleasant and characteristic Mediterranean architecture and allows you to dine "al fresco" of its large terraces or upstairs at the wide roof veranda, each facing the beach and overlooking the sea with the sky-line of the Aeolian Islands. Inside, during the cold season, the warmth of a cozy and romantic fireplace gives an intimate and relaxing atmosphere to the main saloon. In addition to all kind of delicious pizzas, you'll experience a typical Sicilian dining with all the flavors of traditional dishes and a fine cuisine based on seafood and selected local wines. Homemade ice-cream and "granita" are simply a must. Fullboard, halfboard or simply breakfast are available to our guests: contact us if you like to book this service.
At the reception of Le Palme Garden we may help you to choose and book your day trip to any of the most interesting, beautiful, historical, archaeological, traditional and natural sites of Sicily, such as Taormina, Cefalù, Monreale, Palermo, Syracuse, Tyndaris, Milazzo, as well as any possible connection to reach and visit the Aeolian Islands and, last but not least, the great volcanoes, Etna, Stromboli and Vulcano which are the main symbols of the irresistible beauty and vitality of our incredibly charming island. Contact us or just come for a nice chat, we will do our best to let you know the best way how to visit the places you are most interested in.
The minibus and cars tranfers are the right choice for larger families, small groups or for those who don't like to rent a self-drive car. Your private transfer will take you from/to the airports of Catania, Palermo, or Comiso or to every other destination in Sicily, quickly, reliably, economically and conveniently. Ruffo della Floresta provides an impeccable service at the lowest rates you can find on the market. Contact us if you like to book this service or with any further question you may have.
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Our Private Beach
this peaceful and comfortable bathing place is a truly great benefit to all guests that, more than ever, even at the top of the season, will be able to enjoy an undisturbed, quiet and relaxed swimming and sunbathing time. It’s the best place to enjoy your holiday on the 1500 square metres and the 60 metres of seafront. |
Organic Farm
Our farm is mainly oriented on six types of organic plantations: Annona cherimolia, Avocado, Orange, Citrus fruits, Hazelnuts and Olives from which we extract a high quality extra virgin olive oil. In addition we take care of a nursery of palm trees plus other ornamental plants; in small quantity we also grow a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables and aromatic and culinary herbs. |
Cruises and Excursions to the Aeolian Islands
Just an easy passage of 11 miles will take you from our beach to The Aeolian Islands. Made of 7 islands: Lipari, Vulcano and Salina (the main islands) and Stromboli, Panarea, Filicudi and Alicudi, this Sicilian archipelago, were officially declared by U.N.E.S.C.O. "Heritage of the Umanity". Sailing around these Islands is an unbeatable experience and, definitely, the most appropriate way of exploiting in full the wonders they have to offer. Daily excursions, guided tour, or boat and catamaran charters are always available |
Sports and Excursions
A wide range of different activities and sports is available to our guests that will be able to play water sports - such as diving, snorkelling, fishing and waterskiing – or typical sports as equestrian, tennis, soccer, beach volley, biking and tracking. The lovers of pure adrenaline can enjoy jumping with the paraglinder from the top of the Gioiosa Guardia mountain to land right on our beach. Our staff will be happy to organise excursions to Etna, Stromboli and Vulcano’s craters and guided tours to all the main tourist, archaeological and cultural sites of Sicily. |