subject: Sicily in Bloom, Infiorata di Noto - Stay in Villa Matal with soloSicily Sicily Villas [print this page] Its hard to beat the Italians when it comes to festivals whether in terms of atmosphere, colour or simply people-watching. Visit Sicily during the Infiorata di Noto (21-23 May) when the magnificent baroque city of Noto hosts a unique flower festival. During the popular festival, the Corrado Nicolaci is transformed into a flowered carpet comprising petal filled mosaic-style pictures. On the day before the festival, artists work along the palace-lined street with a special organic soil to outline the scenes which are then filled in with specially prepared flower petals and seeds, creating a similar effect to a stained glass window. S tay in soloSicilys Villa Matal, nestling in the hills that overlook Noto. Once the summer residence of the Prince of Villadorata (who owned Notos famous Nicolaci Villadorata Palace), the villa dates back to the mid-1800s. With vine-draped walls and a stunning pool, the 5-bedroomed villa (sleeps 10) also has an outdoor kitchen with barbecue and pizza oven. One week in May costs 5550 inclusive of daily cleaning. Other superb baroque towns in the Valley of Noto include Ragusa, Modica and Scicli. Noto is just a short drive to the Vendicari Nature Reserve which has some of the most secluded beaches in Sicily. Further information from www.soloSicily.com or tel. 020 7193 0158. soloSicily features apartment, villa and boutique hotel accommodation throughout the island. Properties sleep from two to 38, including several magnificently-restored villas on vast aristocratic-owned estates. Additional services featured include maid service, catering, cookery classes, wine-tastings, local excursions and guided mountain bike tours. Further information on soloSicily available from www.soloSicily.com or tel. 020 7193 0158.
Sicily in Bloom, Infiorata di Noto - Stay in Villa Matal with soloSicily Sicily Villas
By: Gioacchino Sortino
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