Author Archive by Pietro Zizzo

The Three Pools: the natural treasure candidate for the places in the heart of the FAI

The cove of the three swimming pools is one of the most beautiful accesses to the sea in Bagheria and Santa Flavia, in the province of Palermo. It is a wonderful rocky coast located at the foot of the majestic Capo Zafferano. It is said that the popular name attributed to what on nautical maps is called Cala dell’Osta, is due to the fact that Cala dell’Osta is divided into three coves, which, due to the calm of the waters and the green-blue color, are reminiscent of swimming pools.

Others argue that the name derives from real lakes, which form on the rocks in winter. The more recent name Cala del Cuore is due to a red heart affixed to the rocks. Whatever the origin of the name, the cove is among the most popular with citizens and visitors, who use it as a beach and for sunbathing, also because in summer it is illuminated until sunset.
The rocky bottom is relatively shallow in the first few meters and gradually reaches about ten meters, making it a perfect place for snorkeling and diving. The lower area is made up of rocks, among which several paths wind up that climb high on a limestone cliff of about 15 meters.
The cliff protects the area from the wind on three sides, leaving it exposed only to the north-west. Above the cove, separating it from the entrance and from Via Perez, a large expanse of wind dunes: a wild Mediterranean landscape, populated with plants that bloom all year round, coloring it red in summer and yellow in winter. For some years the Next association of Bagheria has adopted the cove, and is developing projects for the protection and enhancement of this natural treasure.
The slightest of the problems in the area is that of the signs, there is no signage that signals the entrance, directions, provides information on the routes and the conduct to be adopted, there are no danger signs to delimit the safety spaces. The path is interspersed with walls, steps and mud, despite the slight slopes that would allow people with wheelchairs to frequent at least the area of ​​the dunes, in total safety.
The concrete paths close to the cliff were built more than 40 years ago, many steps have been skipped and the concrete path at the top has shrunk to the point of becoming dangerous. The same state of decay is obviously common to the entire area of ​​the platforms, which despite repeated cleaning by associations and volunteers is soiled by the incivility of a few, who forget to take their waste away.

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“Viva la Mamma” at Domina Zagarella in Santa Flavia

“Viva la Mamma” is the event that opens the 2022 season of the Domina Zagarella Resort in Santa Flavia. It starts again on May 7th with an event dedicated to all mothers and their families, on their feast day. It is the first step in a season that promises to be full of events, shows, entertainment and “stellar” cuisine, under the leadership of the new general manager Luciano Sozzo.

The Domina Zagarella Resort in Santa Flavia in Sicily reopens on May 7th. The 2022 season starts on Mother’s Day, with an exclusive event dedicated to all of them. The event is called “Viva la Mamma” and is a special Mediterranean stay and brunch package, designed for the whole family but with special attention to mothers. The package includes a weekend (of one or two nights) of relaxation, with a stay in one of our best rooms overlooking the sea. Then, waiting for the guests, on the morning of May 8th, there is a tasty Mediterranean brunch on our “Porticello” terrace with breathtaking views and live music. To give even more color to this day of celebration, for the Mothers guests of the Domina Zagarella Resort a fashion show of fine workmanship swimsuits and beach accessories with references to the Sicilian tradition has been organized. For mothers and their families it is an opportunity to treat themselves to style and fun in one of the enchanted places of Sicily.

The garden of Villa Filangeri in Santa Flavia reopens to the public

The Administration of Santa Flavia, communicates to the citizens, from next Saturday morning, the Park of Villa Filangeri will be returned to public use.
It was not easy to restore the paths, weed and prune the numerous tree species present in the park, respecting the existing one. Now each tree, each shrub will have its own name and finally even young people will be able to deepen their knowledge and appreciate the green heritage that we have managed to recover. We were not alone in what I consider an adventure, given the obstacles we had to overcome. For this I would like to thank the staff of the Municipality, the Forestry Administration, the volunteers of the “citizenship income” and all those who in various ways collaborated and dedicated themselves with passion to the rearrangement work. I am proud of the overall result and I would like to dedicate it above all to the youngest who, at the sight of such luxuriant beauty, will find other reasons to protect and respect a heritage that has endured over the years and will bequeath to the next generations. The surprises for the little ones and for the families will be different and we have also reserved a reading area near the new “book house”. We are waiting for you on Saturday 25 September at 4.00 pm with closing scheduled for 7.00 pm after a play of lights and fountains reflected in the green of the park. The park of the municipal villa until 24 October will be possible to visit it every Saturday and Sunday from 09.30 to 12.30 and from 16.00 to 19.00.

Let’s meet in Santa Flavia, a Sunday of culture at Villa Filangeri

“Meet us in Santa Flavia” is an initiative with free admission, organized by the “Events and Culture” Association with the patronage of the Sicilian Regional Assembly and the Municipality of Santa Flavia.
The event will also make use of the collaboration of the Tourist Association Pro Loco of Santa Flavia and the Siciliando community.
The gates will be open from 10 to 13 in the morning and from 16 to 20 in the afternoon.

The event will be structured as follows:
– Second edition of “Splendore e nobiltà” with an exhibition of the period costumes of the costume designer Ignazio Rondone.
– Guided escort service between the palace and the garden.
– “The artists’ garden” with an artistic impromptu and exhibition of works.
– Presentation of the book “The mulberry tree” by Flavese Gaetana Anna Maria Restivo, which tells the intriguing story of the author’s family.

It is specified that access to the event will be regulated at the entrance to the monumental complex of Villa Filangeri, according to the anti-covid regulations in force.

Entry to those without a Green Pass will be categorically forbidden.

Webinar “the brand of Santa Flavia that I would like”

The Pro Loco of Santa Flavia, is pleased to invite the citizens of the Municipality of Santa Flavia to the webinar Smart Digital & Design, the brand of Santa Flavia that I want to . The aim of the webinar is to create the “Marketing Campaign for the Creation of the new brand of the Municipality of Santa Flavia”.
The initiative was born from the collaboration between the Pro Loco of Santa Flavia and WeStart, we are waiting for you tomorrow to learn more about the project.

Splendor and nobility at Villa Filangeri

On Sunday 27 September in Santa Flavia, at the prestigious location of Villa Filangeri, the event “Splendore e nobiltà” will take place, a cultural journey between stories, music and clothes.
The event is organized by the “Events and Culture” Association with the patronage of the Sicilian Regional Assembly and the Municipality of Santa Flavia.
The event will have as a media partner the precious contribution of the Tourist Association Pro Loco of Santa Flavia, the Siciliando community and the La Piana d’Oro Association.
The gates of the villa will be open at 5 pm, and until 8 pm, visitors will be accompanied on a pleasant historical-cultural itinerary where they can admire the exhibition located in the rooms of the building, listening to the stories and customs of the noble families.

A history spanning more than two centuries, from the 1600s to the early 1900s, which will take shape with the period costumes created by the costume designer Ignazio Rondone, of the cultural association “Gruppo storico Conte Rutelli” of Valledolmo.
Rondone has created, in twenty years of tailoring activity, as many as 500 dresses ranging from the Middle Ages to the period of the Leopard. A fine collection that has led him to set up exhibitions throughout Sicily and to see his clothes paraded with pride in important events such as the Castellana di Caccamo.
To avoid crowds, there is a shift of guided visits, which will be reserved, from time to time, to a small number of people.
From 8.45 pm the notes of the most famous classical music composers will echo in the courtyard with the string quartet composed of Virginia Gurrera (1st violin), Federico Castelluccio (2nd violin), Salvatore D’Amato (viola) and Giuseppe D’Amato (cello).
A unique opportunity because the concert will be in an acoustic version with the sound of the instruments pure, without any amplification, just as it happened at the time of the aristocratic families that we intend to pay homage during the event.
Also in this case unlimited access cannot be allowed, but to allow more people to enjoy the performance, the concert will be divided into two mini concerts lasting about half an hour each. The first shift must be at the entrance at 20:30, the second at 21:15.
In order not to exceed the allowed number and to guarantee the right distance, it is mandatory to book by writing an email to the address: Associazioneventiecultura@gmail.com.
The organization will communicate to interested parties the availability of seats and the turn in which it will be possible to attend the musical performance.
It is specified that access to the event will be regulated at the entrance to the monumental complex of Villa Filangeri by the organizing staff who will take care to collect visitor data and measure the temperature. Entry to those without a mask will be categorically forbidden.
The event is free of charge.
After the conclusion of the event, Villa Filangeri will host the clothes from the aforementioned collection until Friday 2 October, respecting the same opening hours as the municipal offices located there.

Christmas markets in Santa Flavia

The Pro Loco of Santa Flavia in collaboration with ARS and the Municipality of Santa Flavia, presents the Christmas Markets.

Largo Trizzano ‘- Porticello
Friday 13
– from 10.00 to 21.00 – Christmas Markets
– from 10 am to 1 pm – Animation by “Il Suono delle tue emozioni

Saturday 14
– from 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm – Christmas markets

Sunday 15
– from 10.00 to 20.00 – Christmas markets
– from 10 am to 1 pm – Animation by “The sound of your emotions
– from 6.00 pm – Musical entertainment “History, music and Sicilianity” by Fabio Raccuglia with Antonio Tralongo

Villa Filangeri – Santa Flavia
Saturday 21st
– from 10.00 to 21.00 – Christmas Markets
– from 5.00 pm – Games and entertainment for children with the Neverland Ludoteca

Sunday 22nd
– from 10.00 to 20.00 – Christmas markets
– from 10 am to 4 pm – Animation by “ZC Events Dj Luciano Cottone
– from 5.00 pm – Music and entertainment with the “Band at the Ciance Street Band

It will also be possible to taste the “U’ Barunieddu ”products of the Buttitta Family of Bagheria

FAI visits Santa Flavia

Saturday 20 July 2019 at 9.30 am the FAI, that is the Italian Environment Fund, visits Santa Flavia. Councilor Michele Mineo coordination. The visit includes the Municipal Palace, the Sala Basile, the Winter Garden and the Basilica Soluntina.

Canoe Week, at the Olivella beach in Porticello

In order to promote its own summer campus in Solanto, the Solunto nautical club organizes from the Olivella seafront in Porticello from Monday 3 to Friday 7 June from 15 to 18 free canoe trips for young people from 8 to 13 years.

I partecipanti dovranno essere accompagnati x la prima volta da un genitore per firmare il modulo di iscrizione alla iniziativa.