Holiday apartment in Paterna – Cliffs, history and glass

Paterna appeals to visitors who want to combine coast, countryside and history in a single stay. The area includes notable sites such as Torre Paternella, traces of Roman settlements and craft-related attractions. For families weighing up nature experiences, culture and different days of exploration, choosing a holiday apartment offers a useful opportunity to decide on their priorities in advance.

Landscape between cliffs, mountains and beaches

The nearby Capo Rama nature reserve in Terrasini is situated on a high limestone cliff. It features dwarf palm vegetation and includes a 57-hectare WWF oasis. Torre Paternella stands 25 m above sea level near the edge of the cliff and provides another striking landmark in the landscape around Paterna.

The immediate surroundings of Paterna include Spiaggia di Salvina and Spiaggia di Piano Inferno Marina. La Praiola is a beach in the Paterna area. Monte Palmeto is a mountain in the immediate vicinity of Paterna. This provides a range of different landscape themes to consider when planning your holiday.

Traces of fiefs, ruins and Roman times

Torre Paternella is located in the area of the former Paterna fief. The area is still referred to as Paterna or Paternella today. Access to the ruins is via the SS 113 towards Partinico, taking the turn-off at km 298.7, then continuing approximately 150 m to the right and following a dirt track.

The ancient name of Grotta Grande is “Grottazza”; pirates were able to hide there. Contrada Paterna, together with other large estates, belonged to the Zucco fief, which at the time was owned by the Duke of Orléans, and lay outside the former boundaries of the Terrasini fief. The Paterna area also contains traces of Roman settlements.

Arts and crafts and museums in the area

Galarte produces mouth-blown Pyrex glass objects that are handmade and hand-decorated, with artistic designs. Contrada Paterna is also home to a factory producing mouth-blown glass and artistically designed candles. Alongside the landscape and history, both themes add a creative dimension to the choice of location.

The Museo regionale di storia naturale e mostra permanente del carretto siciliano di Terrasini is a museum in the Paterna area. Also nearby are Castello di Carini, a castle, and Catacomba di Villagrazia di Carini, a historic site. The Museo Etnografico G. Pitrè is a museum in the wider region around Paterna.

Choose a holiday apartment in Paterna according to your priorities

When choosing a holiday apartment in Paterna, you can therefore first decide whether cliffs, beaches and Monte Palmeto or historical and cultural themes should shape your holiday. Torre Paternella, Grotta Grande, the Roman traces and the museums offer different points of interest. Perla Del Golfo Resort is located at Via Omero, SS 113 km 300, in Contrada Paterna, 90049 Terrasini (PA), Italy.

For further regional orientation, you can also find Geraci Siculo, Malpasso, Vicari, Terrasini, Ficuzza, Palazzo Adriano, Petralia Sottana and Marineo.

For the broader travel overview: Palermo.