Agriturismo Galea

Swimming pool in the green, typical Sicilian cuisine , excursions to Mount Etna, a stone's throw from Taormina and Catania, for a vacation of relaxation, sport and culture. Treatments B&B or Half Board.

The farmhouse Galea, located in eastern Sicily in the town of Riposto is the ideal place for a relaxing and comfortable vacation.

For lovers of gastronomy and good food our restaurant is the ideal place to taste typical Sicilian dishes.

Naturalistic (Etna Sud, Etna Nord, Alcantara), sporting (trekking, diving, horseback riding, e-bike excursions, Quad excursions) and cultural excursions can be booked at the farm. Shuttle service to and from the airport on request.

The farm is extended about 18 hectares cultivated almost exclusively with lemon trees, but there are also fruit trees such as orange, avocado, tangerine, tangeli, satsuma, cherries, apricots.

The cultivation is managed exclusively with biological method respecting the surrounding nature and fauna.

The company is a farm in all respects, are the same owners to take care, four brothers who, with the help of specialized personnel, punctually take care of managing the company in its threefold aspect: agriculture, hospitality and catering.

The structure consists of four ancient buildings once used as farmhouses and warehouses, now fully restored surrounded by large terraces. It consists of over 1000 square meters of covered area, a dining room of more than 80 m2.

The rooms, all with independent entrance and private bathroom, are finely furnished maintaining the typical elements of Sicilian tradition. All have satellite TV, refrigerator, air conditioning, wireless network or LAN.

The common room used as a TV room and reading room, is a place where you can entertain yourself for a game of cards, watch television lying on a sofa or just sit down to chat.

The restaurant, a room of about 80 square meters obtained in the old barn where dominates a magnificent manger 800, is a rustic and refined at the same time. For lovers of gastronomy and good food is the ideal place to taste typical Sicilian dishes and wines produced in the company.

In the swimming pool built in the green of the lemon grove with natural materials with low environmental impact, you can combine the relaxation and tranquility of the countryside with the view of Etna to the west and at the same time the view of the sea to the east, break the heat with a dip and rest in the comfortable deck chairs or sun loungers located in the solarium around the pool.

The large terraces, over 1000 m2 of Sicilian terracotta, are equipped with tables, chairs and umbrellas.

Safe reception

The Agriturismo Galea has put in place all the measures of prevention from Covid 19 provided for by state and regional legislation. In particular we comply with the provisions of the D.P.C.M. 17/05/2020, the Ordinance Pres. Reg. Sicily n.21 17/05/2020, the Prot. "Safe Reception" of 27/04/2020 and the Ordinance Pres. Reg. Sicily 02/06/2020.

Measures implemented at Agriturismo Galea, as per safety protocol of 27/04/2020:

Use of mask and gloves for cleaning and kitchen staff

Use of mask for all staff when in areas accessible to customers

Periodic ventilation of the premises

Information signs for the respect of the social distance of 1 meter

Infrared hand sanitizer gel dispensers in common areas

Implementation of pre-check in and online apps to reduce direct customer-staff contact

Measurement of body temperature at check-in with infrared thermometer

Information signs on anti-Covid measures 19

Breakfast served individually, not buffet style

Cleaning and sanitizing of rooms and common areas according to established protocols

Cleaning and sanitizing of swimming pool and solarium according to established protocols

Measures to be followed by the guests:

Our guests will find in the room all the information regarding the anti Covid 19 measures to be taken, in particular guests must:

Use masks in public areas, excluding children 0-6 years old.

Wear a mask in the restaurant when not seated at their table, excluding children 0-6 years old.

Wash hands periodically

Respect the social distance of at least 1 meter with everyone except the cohabitants.

Avoid handshakes and other contacts

Allow staff to take body temperature using a remote thermometer and, in the case of a temperature above 37.5 °C, remain in isolation while the local ASP is notified.

Clients should use the "Sicilia sicura" app for information regarding Covid 19 prevention in Sicily.

Thanks to its central position on the Ionian coast from Riposto it is possible to easily reach the most beautiful Sicilian cities of art, such as Catania, Siracusa, Noto, Agrigento, as well as the tourist destinations of Taormina and Giardini Naxos.

Riposto and its surroundings offer possibilities of excitement for nature lovers who will be able to savor the charm of the Etna park
while discovering the volcano in its many aspects.

Naturalistic (Etna Sud, Etna Nord, Alcantara), sporting (trekking, diving, horseback riding, e-bike excursions, Quad excursions) and cultural excursions can be booked at the company. Shuttle service to and from the airport on request.