The Mulberry of Dietroserra (CIN. it087053c2859u5wn9)

Detached house situated in a shaded place with panoramic view of Mediterranean sea and Etna volcano. Ideal for family. The space The holiday home IL GELSO DI MONTESERRA is located in the little town of Viagrande, at the foothills of Monte Serra. It is situated admist a traditional Sicilian wine yard, and what is more it is surrounded by a beautiful Mediterranean landscape Check in: 12.30 Check out: 10.00l Guest access The house can accomodate up to 4 people. It is composed by a large living room with kitchenette and a sofa bed for two people, a double bedroom, a bathroom with shower and a little laundry.The house is furnished of heating and it is well equipped with every comfort and with great attention to detail. Outside there is a large terrace with a spectacular view. As a matter of fact you can enjoy the see of the Etna volcano, the old craters and the vineyard situated in front of the house. Guests can enjoy the swimming pool and parking. The use of the swimming pool is seasonal. Taking into account the weather conditions we usually open it in April and we close it in October. The rates are inclusive of all costs, including the consumption of electricity, water, gas, heating, etc. The tourist tax established by the Municipality of Viagrande is due. The setting is determined in 1 euro per person, per number of nights, for a maximum of 7 nights. Minors up to the age of 12 and over 75 are exempt from paying the tourist tax. The payment of the tourist tax must be made directly to the manager of the accommodation, except in the case that the intermediary provides. Other things to note FEBRUARY / MARCH Carnival of Acireale: the most beautiful carnival in Sicily and one of the best in Italy. The baroque historical center of Acireale is the setting of this beautiful festival. Parades of finely-crafted and decorated allegorical floats made of papier-mâché are organized and acclaimed by huge crowds. Spectacular movements, thousands of lights, mutant backgrounds: the perfection that float artisans reach is absolutely stunning and requires a year-round work, as well as enough irony to meet the goal of mocking the most famous politicians and members of the star-system of the year. Other beautiful floats are decorated with cascades of flowers creating portraits and embellished by wonderful lighting systems – which is why night parades are the most attended and sought-after. The folk bands come from all over Italy to take part in the celebrations that usually last three weeks in February. Comic and entertaining bands, majorettes, folk shows, masks, music and dance performances, contests for kids and rituals: a light-hearted, thought-free atmosphere that recalls the most traditional rituals of the ancient popular feast that represented the only way for the poor people to forget their troubles and make fun of the most powerful authorities of the city. And as it happened centuries ago, the colorful Carnival of Acireale ends with the burning at stake of “Re Carnevale” (King Carnival); this cathartic moment is followed by jaw-dropping fireworks. A shorter, yet interesting, version of this staggering and lively celebration of priceless artistic value is repeated during summer (in August). OCTOBER Zafferanese October Festival An interesting event is the Ottobrata Zafferanese that takes place every Sunday of October in the historic center of the small town of Zafferana (about 9 km. from the holiday home). The protagonists of each Sunday are the typical products of the earth and their derivatives: grapes, wine, mustard, honey, apples and seasonal fruit, walnuts, hazelnuts, chestnuts, pistachios, mushrooms from Etna etc. ... A large space is devoted to crafts. Also worth noting: JANUARY Feast of San Mauro Abate Viagrande - Feast of the patron saint San Mauro Abate in Viagrande. Spectacular exit of the Patron Saint with a grand choreography of fireworks. In addition: FEBRUARY From 3 to 5 February in Catania, the feast of St. Agatha, patron saint of Catania, is celebrated, one of the most beautiful patronal festivals in the world, three days of worship, devotion, folklore, traditions. This festival attracts up to a million people every year. The first day is reserved for the offering of candles. An evocative popular custom has it that the candles donated are as tall or heavy as the person asking for protection. This first day of the feast ends in the evening with a magnificent fireworks display in Piazza Duomo. The next day, a procession takes place through the city streets. Four or five thousand people pull the heavy structure. Everyone strictly wears the "votive sack". The chariot is followed by eleven "Cannalori", tall wooden columns representing the city's guilds of arts and crafts. During the festivities, there is the traditional Fiera di Sant'Agata. EASTER The Good Friday Procession that takes place in Acireale is very impressive MAY Viscalori in fiore in Viagrande -. In May, in the splendid ancient village of Viscalori, in Viagrande, the Viscalori in fiore event takes place: music, art and colors. MAY The feast of Sant'Alfio in Trecastagni, the most characteristic and most beautiful of the spring festivals in the province of Etna, dates back to time immemorial On the evening of the vigil, May 9, 'holy night', from Catania and the surrounding towns they go up to the Sanctuary of Trecastagni, on the slopes of Mount Etna, many devoted pilgrims, 'i nuri' (the naked), often barefoot, carry a heavy votive 'candle' on their shoulders, to offer to the saints. JUNE "'a Nivarata ' in Acireale and the ritual of the Sicilian Granita" JULY Swordfish Festival in Acitrezza – during the celebrations of the patron saint, St. John the Baptist. AUGUST Feast of San Giacomo in Caltagirone - The city pays homage to the patron saint, with the majestic and famous Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte, which for the occasion is 'illuminated' with traditional oil lamps and features a unique design throughout. SEPTEMBER ViniMilo 'Sagra dei Vini dell'Etna', a showcase for the promotion of (website hidden) and for the dissemination of the culture of wine and the wineries of Etna and Sicily, in the historic center of Milo. SEPTEMBER Grape Harvest Festival in Viagrande – 'The Grape Harvest and its traditions'. DECEMBER / JANUARY Acireale Nativity Scenes - traditional Nativity Scene itinerary. Church of the Madonna della Neve, ancient nativity scene exhibition dating back to the 1700s. Registration Details IT087053C2859U5WN9