Itinerary to Cefalù’s historical center

We all know that every corner of Cefalù hides a treasure; that is the reason why it’s fundamental to stay in a facility that allows its guests to get easily to the main attractions, the ones that make the hamlet unique: in this sense, Nooria enjoys a geographical position that is nothing short of enviable....

Sicily Paragliding: the beauty of Sicily from above

Sicily Paragliding is a fantastic reality of sport and participation created by Agata and Giuliano, two professional pilots who will accompany you on your crazy tandem paragliding flight. Flying in a tandem paraglider is an experience that everyone can enjoy, as it requires no preparation or expertise other than being between 20 and 120 kg, take a few steps, and you will be ready to take off.

Cefalù: visiting the Cathedral Towers

Just a few kilometres from Palermo is Cefalù, a wonderful town that is home to one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Italy. In fact, its cathedral is one of nine monuments that testify to the fusion of Western, Byzantine and Islamic culture during the reign of the Normans in the 12th century. The...

Castelbuono: the birthplace of the Ventimiglias

Castelbuono rises about 423 m above sea level, on the slopes of the Milocca hill: Pollina to the north; San Mauro to the east; Geraci Siculo to the south-east; the Madonie massif to the south; Isnello and Gibilmanna to the west. It is also part of the Parco delle Madonie. The town owes its origins...

Path through the historical centre of Palermo

Sicily, with its seven UNESCO world heritage sites, is the region with the highest number of awards in Italy.  Among them we can find the Arab-Norman itinerary in Palermo and Monreale, which hold some great cultural and artistic heritage and were indeed included in 2015 in the World Heritage List. Its highly relevant artistic and...

Himera Archaeological Park

Himera was founded in 648 BC by Greeks of Chalcidian and Doric origin from Zankle (present-day Messina). They settled in the centre of a wide gulf, between the promontories of Cefalù and Termini Imerese, and near the mouth of the northern Imera River, an important artery to central Sicily. Himera was home to illustrious and...

Excursion to the Rocca di Cefalù

The Rocca di Cefalù (Rock of Cefalù) is a spectacular 268-metre-high cliff from whose shape the town took its name. Part of the Rocca’s perimeter is characterised by crenellated walls dating back to the Middle Ages and completed in the 15th century. At the top are the remains of a mediaeval castle dating back to...

The beaches of Cefalù

Cefalù, located about 70 km from Palermo, is one of the most popular tourist destinations. Visiting Cefalù inevitably means spending time admiring its beautiful beaches. Some of the most popular beaches include: Spiaggia del Lungomare This is the closest beach to our facility and, without doubt, the most famous one. Nooria stands in fact only...

Hike on the Paths of the Ancient Shepherds

You can enjoy a unique experience, let yourself be carried away by nature! The excursion on the paths of the Ancient Shepherds lasts 4 hours and can be enjoyed to the full by quad bike. The first destination of the excursion is the Sanctuary of Gibilmanna. The route continues on unpaved paths that wind through...

Grotta Grattara Park: discovering the Fonte della Ninfa spring

The first stop to begin your adventurous tour to discover the origins of Gratteri is the Main Square, where today you will find the Mother Church and, located in a small villa, a stone shell that would probably enclose the most ancestral history of the ancient village ‘of the craters’. According to ancient descriptions, in...