Sperlinga and Elisabeth’s little house far exceeded our expectations. La Casa Della Nona is a lovely little home in the heart of a very special village. My partner and I have both spent a fair bit of time in Italy, and the warmth of welcome and continued hospitality we received - from Elisabeth, the neighbours and literally everyone we met - goes unrivaled.
We highly recommend having your first meal prepared by the lovely neighbour Luisa, as not only will it start you off with an introduction to many local ingredients, dishes and specialities, it should also feed you for the next few days!
The house has everything you’ll need for your stay, and the terrace is a perfect little sun trap. Although we highly recommend heading up to the main piazza for a drink, and wandering the streets, soaking it all up and meeting some of the locals. While small, Sperlinga has all you need to shop locally; we bought bread and pastries or cookies each morning, and the enoteca has a good selection of meats, cheeses and such. Most mornings a man in a van visits selling fresh fruit and veg, which more than catered for all our needs.
The village and castle are stunning, and it’s in a good location to explore other delights such as Parco Della Madonie, and villages such as Gangi.
We can’t wait to return!