A green structure was created from a restored 1800s building. This includes restoration of the original furniture and recovery of the cement tiles, integrated with the use of green building mortars.
20kw of solar panels and water collection tanks (about 6000l) were installed.
The fixtures used are wooden and maintain the original design and colors but are all thermal break for energy efficiency.
The project was born in 2019 carried on since then at its own expense.
It has received some external aid over time, including the 110 superbonus and the earthquakebonus.
The mission is to promote healthy food by selecting wholesome products and supporting workers and the land, demonstrating a genuine commitment to an ethical economy. This holistic approach not only provides quality goods, but also inspires cultural change toward sustainable and inclusive economic models, demonstrating that it is possible to do business responsibly and in a way that respects the environment and people. Also organizing several workshops and activities for children, parallel activities that aim to educate awareness because only if you know you can choose conscientiously thus increasing consumer awareness.
The main project of the Consorzio Together is Kore Siciliae, an example of how different businesses can come together to promote the area and propose a mode of conscious tourism. The project aims to enhance the origins, the Sicily of wheat, sulfur, salt, and chalk, which fully testifies to the multifaceted Mediterranean identity, its countless nuances and the skillful balance between man and nature. In fact, UNESCO Global Geopark sites are geographical areas of special geological value. In this evocative territory rich in history is set the myth of Kore, hence the name of the project: Kore Siciliae. This stems from the desire to make people experience a different journey from the usual mass tourism, to get to know Sicily in its most intimate and authentic part, through what is called experiential tourism. A journey under the banner of the most vivid experience of the territory through the words and gestures of master craftsmen, farmers and breeders, and guides who lead the traveler to discover the origins of myth.
Hisn al-Giran has been managing the Byzantine Village area owned by the Regional Department of Rural and Territorial Development since June 2012.
The goal of the association is, from the beginning, to expand its reach throughout the entire territory of Calascibetta, enhancing it through cultural events aimed at community involvement and beyond.
Their Association is involved on a voluntary basis in the maintenance and cleaning of trails, fire roads, rest areas, points of interest, parking area and toilets.
In September 2012, they also carried out initial work on the entire archaeological area, equipping it with educational panels and signage in order to facilitate its use.
They take care of visitor reception at our Info Point and organize for them excursions archaeo-naturalistic day trips to discover an extraordinary archaeological and naturalistic heritage.
Excursions can be conducted in Italian, English and French, and by reservation also in German and Russian, with the support of native speakers; active also the guide options in LIS, thanks to the support of a communication assistant.
It is from the earliest times that our ancestors have gone on TRANSHUMANCE, an ancient agricultural tradition that has marked the history of our people over the millennia. To ensure forage for their livestock, according to the changing seasons, shepherds and herds would reach distant pastures by traveling along the ‘trazzere’, ancient connecting roads. They crossed valleys and streams and here found makeshift shelters, often caves, as a night shelter, the so-called ‘jazzu’.
From the summer pastures in the highlands they would return, in autumn, to the lower and therefore more welcoming hills to defend themselves from the rigors of winter.
Started 11 years ago and since then, twice a year, in spring and summer, it takes tourists to retrace an ancient path of 45 km for three days from Calascibetta to Gangi, or vice versa, at donkey pace, to rediscover the ancient traditions and the surrounding nature, in close contact with the times and needs of donkeys, to rediscover a precious heritage to be safeguarded and handed down to new generations.
Stefania is generally aided and assisted by another AIGAE guide, Gianluca, who accompanies her throughout the entire journey.
Since its renovation and opening of the agrotourism facility, the owners understood the importance of networking, peer learning, and practice exchange. They supported and participated in events by youth associations and women associations, while also sponsoring events in their community that bring together locals with visitors for a genuine local experience. They strive to grow their network by traveling abroad to obtain new knowledge and establish relationships. They have earned awards for their social responsibility and sustainability performance. The agrotourism facility’s environmental performance, provided a good opportunity for an application for a green certificate. The SME has applied for the Green Key certification and has been approved. The certification will ensure that the strong environmental policy that the SME has already in place is recognised and it is certified. The certification provides a positive image for its guests and future clients as well as for the local community.
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