The farm of Giovanni and his family was the last and by far the most relaxed stay on our Sicily tour.
This was not least due to Giovanni's unobtrusive and fabulous care. He is an extremely personable, approachable person and can be approached without exception at any time of the day or night. You can also communicate with him in English, which is unfortunately rather the exception in Sicily.
The area is very spacious. You can look out over the mountains on long walks. You may be accompanied by one or the other farm dog. The family cultivates the wide fields and has, apart from dogs and cats (babies), horses and numerous white cows.
Our room was big enough, authentically and very comfortably furnished. It has a fridge and good air conditioning. The bathroom was just as spacious and everything was in place. You won't find wobbly fittings there. When you are not in your room, you can splash around in the pleasantly cool pool, or relax in this area and enjoy the view over the mountains. For 25, - EUR you get a sumptuous 4-course menu with very courteous service. The dishes, some of which are locally grown, are varied and very tasty. Well chilled drinks such as B. Soft drinks, wine or beer are available at moderate prices at any time.
Corleone can be reached in around 15-20 minutes by car. For other "sights" such as national parks you have to calculate between 30-90 minutes one way travel time. The way to the farm is typically bumpy, but easy to drive with a simple car. Normal Sicilian ways! For allergy sufferers, I recommend a travel time outside of midsummer. The wasps are numerous and intrusive. But that's the way it is in the country.
If you want to get to know the Sicilian mountains, you should definitely make a stop at the Ridocco Farm!
Giovanni, thank you very much for the pleasant time.