Sicily: The Eremo Della Giubiliana Estate Hotel: We arrived at our next destination, the historic Eremo della Giuibliana hotel south of Ragusa in the Sicilian farmland which reminded...

srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

We arrived at our next destination, the historic Eremo della Giuibliana hotel south of Ragusa in the Sicilian farmland which reminded us very much of the English and Irish countryside. The first 5 images were taken through the tour bus windows.

From the website: https://www.eremodellagiubiliana.it/en/5-star-hotel-ragusa/a-palce-of-mind

The Eremo della Giubiliana hotel is situated just a few kilometres south of Ragusa, on a geographical scale positioned further south than Tunisia, in the Eastern Lands of a very different Sicily, that of the lblean highlands and of untainted nature, amongst carob groves and dry stone walls. Substantial ancient ramparts of white stone surround and protect the courtyards and constructions within.

The white tower of the hermitage rises to dominate the plains which gently slope down towards the sea; from here one’s gaze embraces miles and miles of coastline and even, owing to the cloudless days which are frequent in these latitudes, the Maltese Islands and the African coast: an infinite horizon charged with memoir and allure.

The Eremo della Giubiliana hotel could appear to be a nirvana rather than a tangible location, appealing as it does to the fugitive spirit seeking respite from life’s everyday pressures; the ingredients are all there: an ancient tower erected as a defence against incursions by barbaric pirates, the saga of the Knights of Malta against the legendary and adventurous backdrop of the Race war in the Mediterranean; a family of long-lineage who buy the hermitage in the 1700s for use as a fortified residence right up until the present time, when the last heir, Vincenza Iolanda Nifosì, decides to refurbish and render her home available to visitors. This is no fantasy, however; just for this once reality concurs with imagination.

The traveller comes across the Eremo almost by surprise, after having passed through a strangely “English” landscape, with its farms and splendid baronial estates, neatly situated between dry stone walls and country lanes. The hub of the monastery has been solicitously renovated, with particular consideration being given to original fixtures, rigorously and carefully restoring those materials such as the ancient stone flooring and various furnishings.

The rooms have been realised in what were once the monks’ chambers and are equipped with every modern comfort, whilst being furnished with period fittings and family artefacts, all of which add to the diversity of these surroundings when compared to more conventional hotel rooms. The warm welcome extended to each guest is typical of Sicilian hospitality and is temperately and tastefully demonstrated here in such a way as to make one feel immediately at home. The personal attention of the hotel owners, assisted by a diligent and professional staff, largely contributes to this pleasant atmosphere, thus according guests a cordial and discreet geniality.

A vacation spent at the Eremo della Giubiliana hotel is one which will never be forgotten, whether guests choose to stay in the peaceful grounds of the hermitage, protected by its broad walls, relaxing in the grounds or walking along the medieval pathways which even in December are immersed in the warmth of these latitudes; or whether they consider the strategic location of the Eremo as the perfect base for local tours: that being more or less central to Eastern Sicily, Taormina, Syracuse, Noto, Agrigento, baroque towns and remarkable archaeological sites are all accessible in less than an hour by car.

Ultimately we invite you to consider the unique facility of the Eremo’s private runway from which one may embark by plane on excursions to various Mediterranean islands or even across to North Africa.

Fo more images from the ride from Ragusa, please see my previous post:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-806194-1.html#14597357

I hope you enjoy these!
Mark

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srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

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kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Beautiful, Mark. Looks like you had lovely weather, too.

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Very nice and well kept.

srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

kpmac wrote:

Beautiful, Mark. Looks like you had lovely weather, too.

Thanks very much Ken. Fortunately, the weather was great.

srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

NMGal wrote:

Very nice and well kept.

That it was Barbara. Thanks.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

Longshadow wrote:

Thanks Bill.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

srfmhg wrote:

We arrived at our next destination, the historic Eremo della Giuibliana hotel south of Ragusa in the Sicilian farmland which reminded us very much of the English and Irish countryside. The first 5 images were taken through the tour bus windows.

From the website: https://www.eremodellagiubiliana.it/en/5-star-hotel-ragusa/a-palce-of-mind

The Eremo della Giubiliana hotel is situated just a few kilometres south of Ragusa, on a geographical scale positioned further south than Tunisia, in the Eastern Lands of a very different Sicily, that of the lblean highlands and of untainted nature, amongst carob groves and dry stone walls. Substantial ancient ramparts of white stone surround and protect the courtyards and constructions within.

The white tower of the hermitage rises to dominate the plains which gently slope down towards the sea; from here one’s gaze embraces miles and miles of coastline and even, owing to the cloudless days which are frequent in these latitudes, the Maltese Islands and the African coast: an infinite horizon charged with memoir and allure.

The Eremo della Giubiliana hotel could appear to be a nirvana rather than a tangible location, appealing as it does to the fugitive spirit seeking respite from life’s everyday pressures; the ingredients are all there: an ancient tower erected as a defence against incursions by barbaric pirates, the saga of the Knights of Malta against the legendary and adventurous backdrop of the Race war in the Mediterranean; a family of long-lineage who buy the hermitage in the 1700s for use as a fortified residence right up until the present time, when the last heir, Vincenza Iolanda Nifosì, decides to refurbish and render her home available to visitors. This is no fantasy, however; just for this once reality concurs with imagination.

The traveller comes across the Eremo almost by surprise, after having passed through a strangely “English” landscape, with its farms and splendid baronial estates, neatly situated between dry stone walls and country lanes. The hub of the monastery has been solicitously renovated, with particular consideration being given to original fixtures, rigorously and carefully restoring those materials such as the ancient stone flooring and various furnishings.

The rooms have been realised in what were once the monks’ chambers and are equipped with every modern comfort, whilst being furnished with period fittings and family artefacts, all of which add to the diversity of these surroundings when compared to more conventional hotel rooms. The warm welcome extended to each guest is typical of Sicilian hospitality and is temperately and tastefully demonstrated here in such a way as to make one feel immediately at home. The personal attention of the hotel owners, assisted by a diligent and professional staff, largely contributes to this pleasant atmosphere, thus according guests a cordial and discreet geniality.

A vacation spent at the Eremo della Giubiliana hotel is one which will never be forgotten, whether guests choose to stay in the peaceful grounds of the hermitage, protected by its broad walls, relaxing in the grounds or walking along the medieval pathways which even in December are immersed in the warmth of these latitudes; or whether they consider the strategic location of the Eremo as the perfect base for local tours: that being more or less central to Eastern Sicily, Taormina, Syracuse, Noto, Agrigento, baroque towns and remarkable archaeological sites are all accessible in less than an hour by car.

Ultimately we invite you to consider the unique facility of the Eremo’s private runway from which one may embark by plane on excursions to various Mediterranean islands or even across to North Africa.

Fo more images from the ride from Ragusa, please see my previous post:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-806194-1.html#14597357

I hope you enjoy these!
Mark

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Great set!!! Mark

srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

Manglesphoto wrote:

Great set!!! Mark

Thanks very much Frank.

DJphoto Loc: SF Bay Area

srfmhg wrote:

We arrived at our next destination, the historic Eremo della Giuibliana hotel south of Ragusa in the Sicilian farmland which reminded us very much of the English and Irish countryside. The first 5 images were taken through the tour bus windows.

From the website: https://www.eremodellagiubiliana.it/en/5-star-hotel-ragusa/a-palce-of-mind

The Eremo della Giubiliana hotel is situated just a few kilometres south of Ragusa, on a geographical scale positioned further south than Tunisia, in the Eastern Lands of a very different Sicily, that of the lblean highlands and of untainted nature, amongst carob groves and dry stone walls. Substantial ancient ramparts of white stone surround and protect the courtyards and constructions within.

The white tower of the hermitage rises to dominate the plains which gently slope down towards the sea; from here one’s gaze embraces miles and miles of coastline and even, owing to the cloudless days which are frequent in these latitudes, the Maltese Islands and the African coast: an infinite horizon charged with memoir and allure.

The Eremo della Giubiliana hotel could appear to be a nirvana rather than a tangible location, appealing as it does to the fugitive spirit seeking respite from life’s everyday pressures; the ingredients are all there: an ancient tower erected as a defence against incursions by barbaric pirates, the saga of the Knights of Malta against the legendary and adventurous backdrop of the Race war in the Mediterranean; a family of long-lineage who buy the hermitage in the 1700s for use as a fortified residence right up until the present time, when the last heir, Vincenza Iolanda Nifosì, decides to refurbish and render her home available to visitors. This is no fantasy, however; just for this once reality concurs with imagination.

The traveller comes across the Eremo almost by surprise, after having passed through a strangely “English” landscape, with its farms and splendid baronial estates, neatly situated between dry stone walls and country lanes. The hub of the monastery has been solicitously renovated, with particular consideration being given to original fixtures, rigorously and carefully restoring those materials such as the ancient stone flooring and various furnishings.

The rooms have been realised in what were once the monks’ chambers and are equipped with every modern comfort, whilst being furnished with period fittings and family artefacts, all of which add to the diversity of these surroundings when compared to more conventional hotel rooms. The warm welcome extended to each guest is typical of Sicilian hospitality and is temperately and tastefully demonstrated here in such a way as to make one feel immediately at home. The personal attention of the hotel owners, assisted by a diligent and professional staff, largely contributes to this pleasant atmosphere, thus according guests a cordial and discreet geniality.

A vacation spent at the Eremo della Giubiliana hotel is one which will never be forgotten, whether guests choose to stay in the peaceful grounds of the hermitage, protected by its broad walls, relaxing in the grounds or walking along the medieval pathways which even in December are immersed in the warmth of these latitudes; or whether they consider the strategic location of the Eremo as the perfect base for local tours: that being more or less central to Eastern Sicily, Taormina, Syracuse, Noto, Agrigento, baroque towns and remarkable archaeological sites are all accessible in less than an hour by car.

Ultimately we invite you to consider the unique facility of the Eremo’s private runway from which one may embark by plane on excursions to various Mediterranean islands or even across to North Africa.

Fo more images from the ride from Ragusa, please see my previous post:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-806194-1.html#14597357

I hope you enjoy these!
Mark

We arrived at our next destination, the historic E... (show quote)

Good set Mark, looks like a great place to stay. Any photos of the runway and any airplanes?

joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ

Wonderful set, Mark. Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing the link to the hotel website; loved seeing the beautiful interior images.

mvetrano2 Loc: Commack, NY

nice

tcthome Loc: NJ

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

I've been a farmer all my life. Scenes of farmland are always interesting.