Learn Italian in Cefalù
Language Vacation in Sicily

While helping our students along in the process of learning the Italian language, we also attach great importance to the leisure and recreation side of things. There are, in fact, many excursions and activities organized by our team.

Every Monday, after groups are divided up and following the first day of class, Valerio conducts a tour of Cefalu which he likes to call a ‘semi-serious guide’. The cooking course, the boating excursions, ‘Unknown Sicily’, the snorkeling, and the hiking in Palermo – are all unforgettable events for our students, and are not to be missed.

When it comes to the town of Cefalu, it is not necessary to get lost in a sea of words (though this would be easy to do). It is simply ‘delicious’ and perfect for a vacation on which one wants to do some learning at the same time. The town is located between the sea and the impressive La Rocca (‘the Rock’), and it is also on the edge of the wide and sweeping Madonie Park. In Cefalu one can behold the essence of the traditions and history of Sicily.

The layout of the city is typical of settlements of Roman origin. Paved alleys and streets with archways lead one past the imposing Norman Cathedral. There one can enjoy the majesty and the extraordinary uniqueness of the architectural style promoted by King Roger II, characterized by its mixture of different artistic styles including elements both Arab and Byzantine.

Cefalu is not only nature and art, but also quality of life and fun. Cefalu is, in fact, a beautiful and lively seaside town full of charm that while sporting a well-developed tourist infrastructure, continues to maintain an atmosphere and personality typical of Sicilian villages. This is shown by the fact that it was chosen by Giuseppe Tornatore as the main location for his filming of the famous movie ‘Nuovo Cinema Paradiso‘.