Farm-house Agunì (Palizzi)

Description Agunì

The building is found in Palizzi, in the extreme south of the Italian peninsula, other than Aspromonte, the Apennine chain looks directly onto the Ionic Sea, in exactly the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, the territory evokes the ancient presence of the Magna Grecia. These places are those of which the travelers and artists Edward Lear and Maurits Cornelis Esher found of great fascination, for the spectacular marvels of nature. The country house and grounds appertaining to the Pansera family from the beginning of the 90’s have been restored and restructured with the assistance and aid of the ‘Regional Laboratory of Scientific Research applied to historical centers’ of the faculty of Architecture- Architectural Urbanistic Patrimony Department (P.A.U.), Mediterranean University of Reggio Calabria, in full respect to the original structure and construction. Infact materials as the new historic lime of Palizzi , mixed in the traditional method with the ‘pastazzo’, which is executed using the remnants of the exactions from the Bergamot fruit, the refinements and tiling done with handmade materials and stone from Palizzi.In the immediate vicinity of the Agritourism you can visit differing important historical, cultural and environmental locations: the antique, suggestive subburb of Palizzi, its castle and ‘Rock’, and little habitats inside which can be found and visited the wine cellars, constructed in the actual rock side, where the nominated I.G.T. red wine of Palizzi can be bought; the ruins and remains of the synagogue of Bova Marina, from the 4th Century d.c , now retained as being the most ancient easte synagogue after the Ancient Host; the ancient subburb of Bova, in the heart of the Hellenic Area, included in the prestigious list of the most beautiful villages in Italy; Pentidattilo, a village built into the rock of the cliff of Monte Calvario; the Roman villa of Palazzi Casagnana and the city of Gerace , also listed as one of the most beautiful in Italy.

Description rooms

Who wishes to discover the uniqueness of the southemost Riviera of the Heel, can visit the Agritourism Aguni’. The Agritourism and inn Aguni’ is located on the easteside of Guni’, it has twenty sleeping posts, detached in nine bedrooms with a breathtaking view of the Jasmine Coast. It is an ideal place for a holiday away from the usual tourist route, at 400 metres of altitude you can visualize the infinite horizon of the Mediterranean Sea. To be guest at Aguni’ is an emotional experience. It signifies enjoying the particulars of the area, context and very special territory. The building has solar panels that provide hot water, photovoltaic panels for the production of electricity and air conditioning. Comfort is a guarantee in all of the rooms, equipped with all the latest innovations, furnished with care. It is possible to request a shuttle service to and from the airport, port or railway station in Reggio Calabria, to the beach in Palizzi Marina and other locations near to Aguni

Services Farm-house

In the quiet of the country side it is possible to enjoy peace and tranquility, away from the hubbub of summer, whilst also finding the coast of Palizzi Marina just 6 kms ,15 minutes, away , on the Ionic Sea; characterized by a particular microclimate that permits the cultivation of the Bergamot fruit, the only place on earth. A place where you can witness the baby turtles, from the Careta-Careta breed, on their first dash to the sea as they hatch from their eggs.The Agritourism can also offer excursions, not included in the tariff of the accommodation of Agunì- Bike rental- Trekking with a guide in Aspromonte and other places in the Hellenic area- Excursions on boats, with possible sightings of the Careta-Careta turtles and dolphins- Wild boar hunting- Fishing typical fish caught in the Mediterranean- Off-the-road tours

restaurant Farm-house Agunì

The fully Mediterranean cuisine, with simple but delicate dishes that recall the traditional country side preparations, using exclusively local, home produce, synthesizing taste, colour and seasonal production. Through its menu the Agritourism Aguni’ gives value to particular traditions, forgotten or in via of extinction, of which some are of Greek origin. The typical niche products like ‘Capicollo azze anca grecanico’ a type of ham, and Caciocavallo di Cimina’, a type of cheese, both nominated foods in ‘Slow Food’, are widely used. - The combination of selected I.G.P wines of Palizzi, foods of prime quality, all made using local produce, offer an exquisite sensory experience.

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