THE FIRM
The firm Monte Alto is situated on the hill in front of the Gulf of Patti, an ideal place for those who want to enjoy a pleasant staying. The building is in harmony with the surronding environment. There is a familiar management. The rooms are provided with hygienical services.

HINTS ABOUT THE FIRM
At the beginning of twentieth century the firm belonged to Mr. Gaetano Caleca whose heir was his son Umberto, father of the present proprietress.

ASPECTS OF NATURA
On the hill you can find a rich vegetation: chestnut woods, pines, olives trees. You can find also wild animals such as hares, rabbits, quails, migratory birds.

WHAT YOU CAN SEE IN THE DISTRICT
At a few miles from Patti, you can visit an ancient Greek colony famous for the sanctuary of the black Madonna, its Greek theatre where in summer they perform interesting plays. At the foot of the sanctuary lie the lakes of Marinello.

HANDCRAFT AND INDUSTRIES
In the past century in Patti Marina existed little factories to manifacture clay. The products wee exported by ships to african countries. To day we can find in Patti Marina some ceramic factories among which the one of Gaetano Caleca that exports all over the world.

WHAT YOU CAN TASTE
Where you can taste the specialities of the sicilian cooking. Being very near the beach you can enjoy happy holidays in touch with nature. In the evening music, old and modern songs will entertain the tourists. The mediterranean cooking is very tasty: sicilian dishes are parmigiana caponata made by eggplantes tomatoes, basil cheese, and boiled eggs. We have also very good wines.