BORGO SAN FRANCESCO

Borgo San Francesco Residence is an old restored hamlet in the town of Gioiosa Marea (Messina) perfectly nestled in the hills of northeastern Sicily in an area known as Monte Nebrodi and the Saracen coast.
The area is an ideal place for rest and relaxation that allows both adults and children to spend their holiday in total peace and tranquility without having to forfeit a beach holiday and at the same time allows an escape from mass tourism.

The residence is located approximately 290 meters above sea level and is only 3,5 kilometers from the Mediterranean sea (Tyrhennian Coast) which allows you to arrive in less than five minutes by car to the town and its beaches.
A short distance away are some of the most beautiful beaches in Sicily (Capo Calava', Capo Tindari and Capo d' Orlando).
There are fluent English speakers at the Borgo for detailed help.
The Borgo is committed to overcoming language barriers of all kinds.

The Borgo has 10 independent apartment units, each named for a fruit or nut tree.
Within the borgo there is an intimate yet elegant restaurant.
The restaurant seats about 50 diners and is also a meeting place that offers a fixed menu of traditional Sicilian dishes.
Traditional Sicilian cuisine offers a vast variety of seasonal dishes that the restaurant will always offer.
The restaurant is also open to all.
It will accommodate various needs such as birthday parties, special dinners, banquets, work functions, and meetings of every type.

Within the complex for the guests there is a swimming pool with a shallow end for children and a surrounding sunning area, all perfectly nestled in our green countryside.
The property is surrounded by 15,000 square meters of green valley.
Below is a list of recreational and sports activities that are possible:
Within the property:
* bocce
* ping pong
* archery
* swimming at the pool
* library and reading area
* children's playground
Outside the residence:
* Mountain bike paths
* Excursions to local towns including Cefalu' and Taormina and the Eolian Islands
* Nature treks
* Nautical activities (the beaches, canoe rental, motor boating and sailing, Parasailing)
* Hand gliding
* Windsurfing

Places to visit:
The geographical location of Borgo San Francesco, allows you to visit numerous interesting sites from a historic, artistic, cultural and natural point of view.
Because of its enviable location the residence offers an ideal starting point for half day and full day excursions.
At the reception desk you can find useful information regarding these excursions.
(times, road maps, what to see etc…) and information on activities that are organized in the area.

Why vacation at the Residence Borgo San Francesco:
For those who love history, art and culture, within a short distance you can reach many sites and important historical monuments.
Within a few kilometers you can visit the important archeological sites of Tindari with its ancient Greek amphitheatre and ruins.
and Patti's Villa Romana, as well as a number of small medieval towns in the nearby Nebrodi Mountains.
For nature lovers the residence is an ideal starting point for nature trips in the pristine and protected regional park of the Nebrodi Mountains.
You can trek, mountain bike, go horseback riding, on many of the marked trails near the residence.
For those who love the sea and the atmosphere that comes with it, this coastline offers some of the most pristine beaches in all of Sicily and the Eolian Islands are at our door.
For those who love being surrounded by the tranquility that nature offers, our countryside location is ideal.
You can also experience the genuine culinary pleasures of seasonal vegetables and more at the Borgo's restaurant or at other trattorie in the area.
It is also possible to get them directly from the gardens of local farmers.
The vast possibilities to sample local products are endless.
These include: roasted lamb and other local meat specialties, fresh fish and crustaceans, cured meats, local and regional cheeses, local organic wine and prestigious bottled Sicilian wines, seasonal fruits freshly picked off local trees and so much more.
The residence's kitchen offers dishes using only the highest quality products and seasonal produce.
For those who choose this option.
It is also easy to venture inland and discover the numerous "trattorie" that offer typical local specialties as well.
Last but not least, the residence gives you the chance to vacation in the tranquility of another time, in direct contact with nature with the hospitality and friendliness typical of southerners.
Lastly the Borgo is a place of complete relaxation in well equipped charming accomodations surrounded by the countryside in an area perfect for unwinding.
At the same time you do not having to forfeit a beach vacation which greatly enhances a summer holiday while escaping mass tourism.
English is spoken fluently and the Borgo and its owners really enjoy helping and offering its guests any kind of information that can make their vacation in Sicily a more meaningful one.