catalogUE 2016 - Visit Marsala
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catalogUE 2016 - Visit Marsala
catalogUE 2016 con il patrocinio gratuito del Comune di Marsala MARSALA Touristic Destination OPERATORS USEFUL INFORMATION Hospitality Marsala art and culture • One city many people • Museums • The bagli • The Holy Week Marsala sea and nature • Sea and beaches • Natural Reserve of the Stagnone Marsala wine and food • Marsala wine • Wine tourism • The old market • The cuisine Marsala wind and Sport • But when the wind howls however, Marsala changes face • There is not only wind in Marsala • Hotel President • Hotel Stella d’Italia • Villa Favorita • Baglio Oneto • Ithaca Residence Marsala • Torre Lupa Facilities • Saline Ettore e Infersa • Civello Tour • Egadi Charter • Mothia Lines • Krivamar • Lido Marina • Sicilia Senza Pensieri DMC • Autonoleggio Mari • Redfish recreational fishing Restaurants • Sciu Sciu • Assud • Il Gallo e l’Innamorata • Le Lumie Wine tourism • Baglio Oro • Cantina Martinez sport • Bike4fun • KTS indEX TRAVEL DOCUMENT Foreign tourists from non EU countries must be in possession of a valid passport for at least six months from the date of departure. For Europeans it is necessary to have an identity card valid for at least six months from the date of departure. USEFUL INFORMATION VACCINATIONS AND HEALTH CERTIFICATES Vaccinations are not compulsory. LANGUAGE The official language is Italian. English and French are spoken in all the major hotels, tourist offices and in some activities and catering services in the territory. Sicilian dialect is still widespread. CURRENCY The national currency is the Euro. Dollars or foreign currencies can be changed in local banks open Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 16:00. All major credit cards are accepted at most of the tourist activities. TIME ZONE Italy follows the Rome’s time zone. ELECTRICITY Italian power ranges from 220 to 230 volts. The most common socket is called bypass but there are also Shuko sockets. It is advisable before departure to take a transformer and an adapter for the sockets listed above. TELEPHONE For communication from Italy to abroad you need to dial the international access code followed by the area code you want, or the user’s number. From abroad to Italy you need to dial 0039 followed by the area code or the user’s number. Phone boxes in Sicily are infrequent. Coverage for the GSM is excellent in almost all the region, except for some areas of the Sicilian hinterland. TIPS AND TAXES Tips aren’t common and not necessary. Normally hotels request a tourist tax payable on site, proportional to the hotel category from a minimum of 1,00 € to a maximum of 2.50 € per night per person. USEFUL NUMBERS In Sicily as in the rest of Italy useful numbers for emergencies are: 118 Ambulance 115 Firefighters 113 State Police 112 Carabinieri AIRPORTS There are 4 Island airports: Trapani Birgi http://www.airgest.it/ Telephone Number: +39 0923 610111 Palermo Punta Raisi http://www.gesap.it/ Toll Free: +39 800 541880 Catania Fontanarossa http://www.aeroporto.catania.it/ Switchboard: +39 095 7239111 Comiso http://www.aeroportodicomiso.eu/it/ Switchboard: +39 0932 961467 NAVAL COMPANIES FOR MINOR ISLANDS Egadi http://www.usticalines.it/ + 39 0923 873813 Pantelleria e Lampedusa http://www.siremar.it/ + 39 091 7493315 CLIMATE Due to the conformation and localization of the island, its climate can be defined as typical Mediterranean. Particularly Marsala, dislocated on the coast of the extreme western tip of Sicily, boasts a pleasant climate all year round: • Winter, from December to February, varies in temperature between 8° to 15° • Spring from March to May and autumn months from October to November, enjoy temperatures between 15 ° to 26° • Summer, from June to September, temperatures are between 25° to 38 ° (it is possible to reach its peak of 40 degrees in July and August). Frequent strong winds of mistral and sirocco make heavy rain falls limited hence the wettest period is usually winter. MARSALA art and culture On the most Western rocky promontory of Sicily, Capo Boeo, the ancient city of Lilybaeum, now Marsala, was founded in 397 BC by Phoenician survivors, who took refuge here after the destruction of the island of Mothia by hand of Dionysius of Syracuse. Famous since ancient times for its strategic location at the centre of the Mediterranean and opposite the African coast, Marsala has always been a crossroad for varied and distant populations that have arrived over the centuries. The city consists of a small and charming old square shaped town, protected by Spanish walls and four city gates, surrounded by a fertile territory where more than one hundred districts are located; these are today small towns, they originated around the Baglio. Of the four city doors: Porta Mazara, Porticella, Porta Nuova and Porta Mare today called Porta Garibaldi, only the last two remain, the first two were destroyed by mistake during an attack of the Second World War. Marsala is called “the Golden City” as the entire historic centre is surrounded by a bright yellow and warm light given by the joining of the sun rays and the tuff sandstone of the buildings and architecture of the old town. Marsala is today a town with over 90,000 inhabitants and introduces itself to the world of tourism with a unique and authentic historicalcultural, natural and gastronomical heritage. ONE CITY MANY PEOPLE By walking through the historic centre of Marsala it is possible to admire the archaeological and architectural beauties left by the ancient civilisations through the centuries: Phoenician Punic traces: • Island of Mozia, now a private museum belonging to the Whitaker Foundation • Archaeological Park (Hellenistic and Roman remains and multi-coloured mosaics from the third and fourth centuries AD) • Punic Ship (Marsala was the epicentre of the Punic wars) the Museum Baglio Anselmi houses the remains of the oldest warship found to date • Ruins of St. Jerome (Remains of the ancient Punic and Roman city) • The floor plan of the entire city, which is represented by a square structure, originally equipped with sturdy defensive walls and towers Roman traces (fourth century. A.D.): • St. John the Baptist Church, on the Boeo seafront, which contains the Lilybean’s Sibyl cave, became Baptistery with the proclamation of Christianity • The port during the Roman domination acquired renowned importance for all shipments between the old continent and Africa. Lilybeo became a rich and developed fortified city, enriched by new buildings and sumptuous villas (as evidenced by the excavations of Cape Boeo in the Archaeological Park). Arab traces (VIII sec. A.D.): •The current name of Marsala, is probably due to the original Arabic Marsa Allah which means Port of Allah •The massive development of agriculture, with the introduction of new irrigation systems Norman traces (XIsec.): •Mother Church, the Cathedral, construction begun in 1177 and was dedicated to St. Thomas of Canterbury Aragon traces (XVI.): •Military Spanish Quarter built in the sixteenth century, with a watering hole for horses in the centre of the square, now a magnificent fountain surrounded by ficus benjaminus of extraordinary beauty British traces (XVIII sec.): •The discovery of “Perpetuum” wine through the work of some important English merchant families such as Woodhouse and Ingham, who thanks to their brilliant marketing skills made the Marsala wine become renowned, famous in the world today and important Sicilian DOC. The modern history of the city of Marsala is linked to its wine that made it famous around the world. MUSEUMS MONUMENTAL COMPLEX OF SAN PIETRO Inside the Monumental Complex of Saint Peter, today multipurpose centre, in the heart of the city within easy reach of the Cathedral, characterized by a large courtyard dominated by a tower with two rows of loggias, and the cusp covered with emerald green majolica, arise: •The Municipal Library •The International Centre of Phoenician, Carthaginian, Roman and of the Risorgimento studies •The Civic Museum Garibaldi MUSEUMS THE GARIBALDINO MUSEUM Marsala in 1860 was the site of the most important accomplishment of the Italian Risorgimento, the Battle of the Thousand by Giuseppe Garibaldi. All proof of this heroic feat that led the unification of Italy is represented in the Garibaldi Museum of the City. Opened in 1998 on 11 May, in honour of the Landing of the Thousand in 1860, the museum offers a permanent exhibition of memorabilia, documents and letters of the time, weapons and costumes from the period of the Risorgimento. A photo archive illustrates the fundamental stages of the unification of Italy. There is also a room entirely dedicated to Giuseppe Garibaldi and the memory of Garibaldi’s Thousand. ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM BAGLIO ANSELMI On the Boeo Waterfront, near the Cape of the same name, stands the Archaeological Museum Baglio Anselmi. The massive establishment was originally built for producing and storing wine as far back as the early ‘800. In 1986 the museum was opened by the Superintendent. Currently it consists of three areas: the outside where you walk along paths in a park between archaeological findings dating back to the ancient Lilybeum; the internal hosting the wreck of a Punic ship probably a battleship, dating back to the battle of Egadi in 241 BC and found in Punta Alga and the Church of St. John in Boeo emblem of the whole park. In the basement of the church, there is a freshwater spring, dating back to 397 BC and is the symbol of a pagan oracular water cult called “Cave of the Sybil”. MUSEUM OF THE TAPESTRIES Opened in 1984 by the archpriest Andrea Linares, the Tapestry Museum is housed in via Garaffa, in a room next to the apse of the Cathedral. The museum has 8 beautiful Flemish tapestries donated to the Chiesa Madre in Marsala by the Bishop of Messina, Antonio Lombardo in 1589. This rare and organic set of eight towels in wool and silk is undoubtedly of considerable artistic and historical value, they represent the Jewish War of 66 AD when the Jewish people turned against the occupation of the Roman Emperor Nero. The works of the Flemish painter Peeter Kempeneer, known as Pietro Campana, one of the most active upholsterers in the Flanders in the second half of the sixteenth century. MONUMENTAL COMPLEX OF CARMINE Within the Carmelite convent founded in 1250, today there are: • The National Exhibition of Contemporary Painting whose function is to promote the artistic and cultural activities of the city of Marsala, whose rooms overlook a beautiful cloister; • The Municipal Art Gallery which boasts more than 750 works by artists of national and international prestige. THE WHITAKER FOUNDATION PRIVATE MUSEUM: MOZIA Inside the Whitaker Museum you can admire the important Greek sculpture of the fifth century BC probably by Phidia (the “The youth of Mozia” ). The Mozia island can be completely visited using naturalistic footpath that link the most important Phoenician-Punic findings. ETTORE AND INFERSA SALT MUSEUM This museum housed in a grinding mill that dates back to 1500 is situated in the warehouse of Infersa, once used for the processing of salt and storage of farm tools, it occupies an area of over 500 square meters and it represents the highlight of the visit to the salt flats. Its restoration was completed by the owners of the salt flats in March 1996, who today manage the production aspect as well as the tourists wellbeing. In 2015, other works where developed in the museum enriching it with a multimedia route enabling visitors to gain a significant knowledge of the “culture of salt”. The BAGLI On the green hills that surround the city centre, solitary and charming old farm buildings ruined by time, stand: the Bagli. These structures, built mainly in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, are testimony to the peasant and landowner economy that prevailed in the past. The “bagli” were rural residences essential to the agricultural economy of Marsala’s countryside, able to support themselves in some seasons of the year, given their distance from the city centre and the lack of a good road system. The typical architectural structure was made of a large quadrangular building, with high walls and small windows, enclosing a large yard overlooked by different buildings, each of which had its own specific use, while in an elevated position stood the house that the owner used during harvesting periods. Some rooms of the “bagli” were often used for the olive milling and the crushing of the grapes, here the ancestor of Marsala wine, “wine perpetuum” was produced and stored in oak barrels. Today some “bagli” have been carefully restored and turned into beautiful accommodations, where comfort and services have transformed them into characteristic resorts. MARSALA’S HOLY WEEK: PROCESSIONS CELEBRATING THE HOLY THURSDAY AND FRIDAY In Marsala the Holy Week is a very important event, where tradition, custom and faith come together, giving life to a timeless show that attracts tourists from all around the world. The main events during Holy Week are the Processions of Thursday and Friday. These processions recall the main passages of Christ’s passion and are represented in Marsala in their original form, without using statues, as opposed to the nearby cities of Trapani and Erice. This is due to the fact that in Marsala there has always been an active theatrical tradition, which gave origin to the first theatre in the province. Today the evangelical characters represented wear period costumes, while Christ wears a wax mask to give consistency to the representation. The costumes used during the procession are kept in a special section of the Civic Museum, located in the San Pietro’s monumental complex where it is possible to view them all year round. Holy Thursday’s procession represents the Passion and Death of Christ and is interpreted by a large number of Marsala inhabitants who have the passion and devotion to keep this traditional sacred representation alive. The first stage is the entry of Christ into Jerusalem and the last his death, resulting in a long procession, throughout the afternoon of Holy Thursday, parades pass through the streets of the old town, followed by tourists and locals who come from every region of the suburbs. The Good Friday Procession has instead a less spectacular and folkloristic impact, but is the most impressive and felt by the believers: two long parallel lanes of people, including many barefoot, holding battery or wax torches, precede the statues of Our Lady of Sorrows and the dead Christ, carried on the shoulders of the faithful dressed in black alternating in groups of six at a time. The statue of Our Lady of Sorrows leaves from the Chiesa Madre in Piazza della Repubblica and, late at night, returns to the sanctuary which is dedicated to her and where the faithful, in small groups, enter for a last prayer. Marsala sea and Nature SEA AND BEACHES Few know that Marsala has a pristine coastline of extraordinary beauty, characterized by fine white sand and clear blue sea, comparable to the distant Caribbean seas. The typical Mediterranean climate, ease of access to the sea thanks to its sandy shallow shoreline make Marsala a perfect destination for tourists and families. In 2014 the entire Mediterranean coast of Marsala was awarded the renowned Blue Flag and in 2015 Marsala was recognized by the Italian association of Paediatricians as one of the fifteen municipalities of Italy easily accessible and functional for families with children of all ages. All this thanks to the wonderful beaches, equipped with every comfort and service for every type of visitor. The coast of Marsala extends for 14 Km and is divided into two main coasts with different characteristics: • The north coast, in the region of Birgi airport, and where the road ends between two seas in the hamlet of San Teodoro, giving origin to one of the most charming and unique seas of Sicily. In this forgotten corner of coast, the stagnant and calm sea of the Stagnone Lagoon meets the Mediterranean Sea, often divided by a strip of sand that emerges like an atoll depending on the tides. In the background you can see the Egadi Islands (Favignana, Levanzo and Marettimo), so close to seem within swimming reach. In this part of the coastline alternating between rocky coves, beaches of thin sand for lovers of solitude and beaches equipped with every comfort. After a brisk walk, it is possible for the more sporty and nature lovers to reach Isola lunga and visit the still working salt flats. • The south coast with its 11 Km spread of sand on the Mediterranean seafront and in the direction of Mazara del Vallo, is characterized by a coastline which boasts equipped beaches where you can enjoy your aperitifs at sunset accompanied by music, restaurants and pizzerias by the sea. Its long sandy beach and blue Sea is slightly cooler than the northern coastal waters. NATURAL RESERVE OF THE STAGNONE The lagoon area of Stagnone, is developed in a surface of water enclosed between the north coast of Marsala and Isola Lunga (strip of land about 11 Km long) which along with other smaller islands (San Pantaleo better known as Mozia, Santa Maria and Schola) separate it from the open Sea. Here the waters are about a meter deep and the temperature in summer reaches nearly 30 ° and has a high saline content. The regeneration of the water and oxygen is produced through an opening of roughly 40 meters between the northern tip of Isola Lunga and the beginning of the coast north of Marsala (San Teodoro), thanks to which animals and plants proliferate in and out of the water. This stretch of Sea around 2012 hectares provides a natural oasis for an abundance of flora and fauna, which add to the beauty of its environment: •The salt flats: the extraction of natural salt from the sea, already utilised at the time of the Phoenicians and economic engine for the area until the twentieth century, is still operating today and appears as a picturesque composition capable of giving colours, smells and always different impressions depending on the time of year. Sea water enters a path of tanks and moves inside with the help of wind energy produced by the ancient windmills, increasing along the way its salt concentration to evaporate completely and leave room for salt workers who collect the salt surfaced by hand with iron shovels. Looking at the salt flats from a distance their beauty is added together with the beauty of the tanks which are different shades of colour (from blue to pink to orange depending on the salt concentration and the height of the sun), the ancient windmills and the islands as a background, result in a magical and unrepeatable landscape. •The island of Mozia or San Pantaleo is a small archaeological island measuring about forty-five hectares with a long history behind it dating back to Phoenician times, then conquered by the Carthaginians, the Greeks and the Normans. Mozia was the first trading post in Sicily and one of the most prosperous Phoenician-Punic colonies of Western Sicily. Starting from Mozia in 397 BC as a result of the siege of the island at the hands of Dionysius the Elder, tyrant of Syracuse, the city of Marsala was founded, then Lylibeo, through the hands of his refugee survivors. At the beginning of ‘900, the island was bought by the English industrialist Joseph Whitaker, who came to Marsala to trade the namesake wine, he discovered and increased the archaeological wealth and is now owned by the Whitaker Foundation. •The smaller islands: Schola and Santa Maria who along with Mozia and Isola Lunga are each in their own way an oasis of green, animal life, history and culture within the waters of the Lagoon. •The scenic piers, all in wood, from which you can access the warm waters of the lagoon or enjoy the view of the wonders of the Lagoon, wrapped in an atmosphere of complete relaxation and wellbeing that takes guests out of time and space. MARSALA WINE AND FOOD MARSALA WINE Marsala is still known worldwide for its wine which represented between the ‘700 and’ 800 the first flag of the Made in Italy in the world, and the engine of the economic and cultural development of the whole island. Marsala wine owes its name and its commercial development to the arrival of English merchants in this city, the first was John Woodhouse, but its origins lie in the ancient Sicilian wine tradition already started on the island by the ancient Greeks. Well before the development of the cellars and industrial production of wine, Marsala locals worked and cultivated grapes for their own household consumption and it was common to store in a barrel a selection of the best wine of each year, used only for the most important occasions. This barrel was made with the selection of the best wine of each year and gave birth to the eternal Wine (Perpeetum), so called for the process of continuous topping up, from which originates the Marsala wine. There are few wines in the world that have so many peculiarities, such as to give Marsala wine the character of uniqueness: • History that goes back more than two centuries • Wine of the unification of Italy, appreciated by Garibaldi it was chosen to toast the unification of Italy on May 11, 1860 • Eternal wine that gains value and quality over time • Multiple identity which responds to the needs of every palate: there is a Marsala wine for every taste: sweet, semi-dry and dry • Peculiarities of production, to be discovered in the historic cellars of production • Versatility in combinations from appetizer to dessert • Possibility of long preservation even after opening Each glass of Marsala wine is the gateway to an experience that involves all the senses and it combines all the intensity, warmth and uniqueness that characterize the territory from which it originates. WINE TOURISM In the territory of Marsala, with its centuries-old wine tradition, operate numerous wine cellars of varying sizes, where all the grapes grown in the vast countryside of the province of Trapani and Marsala are transferred and used to produce many PDO and PGI Sicilian wines which are increasingly established on domestic and international markets such as Marsala, Grillo, Zibibbo, Nero d’Avola, Nerello Mascalese and many others. There are more and more wine cellars in Marsala that open their doors to tourists and enthusiasts, giving them the opportunity to immerse themselves in the production realities of each wine, touch, breathe and taste the fruits combined with typical products or during exclusive lunches organized in the wine cellars. This is the best way of getting to know that each bottle of wine not only contains the grapes and hard work, but also faces, families and unique stories to remember forever. THE OLD MARKET The antique market is the heart of the historical centre of the city, where tradition and commerce meet creating a wonderful Sicilian scene every day from 08.00 to 13.00, except Sundays. The Old Market dates back to the sixth century and is located in the ancient Spanish quarters, a short walk from Porta Mare, now called Porta Garibaldi, where it was initially built as stables of the ancient fortress. Once through the gate, it is surrounded by a very lively, unique and authentic atmosphere in which voices, colours, smells and pungent flavours, come together. Each fisherman contributes to the symphony of sounds trying to promote his product with songs and shouts, and giving the best of his theatrical pleasantness. On marble stools of the market traders, according to the season you can find: Tuna and Swordfish, the most impressive given the dimension; Blue Fish such as sardines, mackerel, spatulas, anchovies; soup fish including redfish, monkfish, conger, gurnard, Red crabs called “arance Péluse”, red and white prawns from the nearby Mazara del Vallo. At the market you can also find tuna products and typical Sicilian products including spices and seeds, but also colourful fruit and vegetable stands, with local quality products, from Marsala’s countryside. At sunset, the Old Market turns into a meeting place and entertainment for the young people, where to drink a good glass of wine or a cocktail accompanied by live music and DJs. Fruit stalls and fish stools leave place to small bistros and wine bars that come alive next to each other, allowing guests to spend a different evening away from boredom. In the summer months the Old Market is open every night except Sunday; while in spring and autumn, Pubs and Lounge Bars open only weekends and usually remain closed from January to March. THE CUISINE It is hard to speak of a single Sicilian cuisine as the food culture of the island has created a very varied basket which differs by moving just a few kilometres. Marsala especially boasts a rich culinary tradition thanks to the different dominations over the centuries: Greeks, Arabs, Normans and Spaniards; traces of each of these can be found in the main local dishes. Among the specialties: • Rotisserie and street food: Arancine, Panelle, calzones and pizza rianata • Fish Cous Cous • Dishes with aubergines including caponata and aubergine parmigiana • Pasta with sardines, Busiate sauce, Pasta with Matarocco • Macco di fave • Cottage cheese and fresh sheep cheese such as Tumma and Primosale • Sarde a Beccafico or allinguate • Desserts: Cassata, Cannoli, Cappiddruzzi, Cubbaita, Spinci, Pignolata, Martorana fruit, Mustazzoli, almond sweets • Fruit: grapes, figs and prickly pears in the three different varieties yellow white and red, oranges, lemons, pomegranates, melons, strawberries and wild strawberries MARSALA WIND AND SPORT Whether it is Maestrale, Ponente, Libeccio or Scirocco, not a day goes by without wind in Marsala. The wind rose here is complete and athletes certainly know it. Marsala, in fact, is the perfect place for those who practice sailing, kitesurfing and windsurfing. From the beaches of the south to the island of Santa Maria, it’s not difficult to meet a group of sailing boats competing in the stretch of sea off the city centre, the sky speckled wings of kiters, or the sails of windsurfers whizzing along the fourteen kilometre coastline from north to south. The mix of sun, wind, mild weather and the conformation of the territory, have transformed the city of Marsala in time into the ideal place for those who want to enjoy all types of sailing sports. A few kilometres from the historic centre you will find, the Rowing Club and the Navy League who play a leading role, here regattas are frequent and you can stop to watch the small sailing boats challenge at the Boeo promenade and with the Egadi Islands in the background you get the impression that you are admiring a beautiful painting. When the wind blows softly, Marsala’s inhabitants and tourists go along the waterfront for a run or an afternoon walk during sunset. But when the wind howls however, Marsala changes face. Great for windsurfing, thanks to the thermal winds that blow throughout the year, the shallow water that’s never more than two meters deep and a mild climate all year round, the Lagoon is the ideal spot for those who want to enjoy surfing in confidence and freedom. The Lagoon is not just windsurfing but a perfect spot for all levels of Kite, thanks to its shape, it allows riders to improve their level or to learn in complete safety this adrenalinic sport. Its exposure to the winds make it a magical spot, especially in the months from May to September when it blows timely and constantly up to 30 knots. Here the landscape changes radically, dozens and dozens of sails colour the sky, in a lagoon protected from the smaller islands (Mothia, Isola Lunga, Santa Maria and Schola) and sister islands (Favignana, Levanzo and Marettimo) in the background. The performance of the kiters with their jumps and evolutions animates a gentle and relaxing landscape made of piers and salt piles. Over the past decade, thanks to the influx of kiters, many Kite schools have opened meeting all the needs of beginners to experts. There is not only wind in Marsala. The flat land is ideal for cycling and Marsala on two wheels is an experience to be lived. Squares, churches, monuments, historical wine cellars, are easily reached by bike and in the alleys you can stop at kiosks to sample the Street Food that ranges from Panelle sandwich to fried fish, from rianata pizza to arancine, from ice cream to lemon or black mulberry granita. Marsala will never cease to amaze. Hospitality HOTEL PRESIDENT Via Nino Bixio, 1 91025 Marsala (TP) Tel: +39 0923 999333 Fax: +39 0923 999115 [email protected] www.presidentmarsala.it “The President Hotel is a comfortable 3 star hotel just outside the historic centre of Marsala, ideal for business and pleasure. The property is equipped with a restaurant; conference centre and outdoor swimming pool, to satisfy the needs of all.” HOTEL PRESIDENT Marsala The Convention Centre Two meeting rooms with natural light make up the hotel’s conference centre. These rooms are elegantly furnished and equipped with all necessary facilities to host company meetings, conferences and training courses. The two rooms have a capacity up to 350 and are equipped with video projector, roll-up sheet, flip chart, high speed Wi-Fi and a complete sound system with fixed and mobile microphones. The pool The President Hotel offers guests free access to the outdoor pool which is an oasis of tranquillity where you can relax after having visited the city sights. During the summer months, the pool becomes a beautiful and picturesque frame to delight guests with cocktails served at the edge of the pool or dinners made with fresh products expertly prepared in the restaurant. Information No. of rooms: 84 comfort + 44 superior Wi-Fi Restaurant Pool Private internal parking Disabled access N. 2 meeting rooms of 100 to 400 seats BEST WESTERN Hotel Stella d’Italia Via Mario Rapisardi, 7 91025 Marsala (TP) Tel: +39 0923 761889 Fax: +39 0923 718157 [email protected] [email protected] www.hotelstelladitalia.it “Immersed in a beautiful setting of ancient aristocratic buildings, Best Western Hotel Stella d’Italia, reveals itself hidden in a quiet street in the historic centre of the city of Marsala within walking distance of its main points of interest.” BEST WESTERN Hotel Stella d’Italia Marsala Historic house This historical building, set up for accommodation purposes around 1873, extends over 4 floors, the hotel is opposite the Chiesa Madre and Palazzo VII Aprile and is a setting for the main square so called Loggia. Thanks to the complete refurbishment undergone in 2006, The BEST WESTERN Hotel Stella d’Italia still retains the charm that has characterized it over the years. This property is attached to an antique covered walkway, annexed to one of the 35 rooms of the hotel from which you can admire the Mario Rapisardi Street from above. Inside the hotel there is also a valuable collection of contemporary art paintings and sculptures, made by famous artists who are part of the “Scicli Group”. THE ROOMS The BEST WESTERN Hotel Stella d’Italia has 35 rooms, including standard, superior and family rooms, all elegantly furnished in neo-classical style, completely sound-proofed and with shower. They are equipped with independent heating and air conditioning, Flat screen tv, free wifi, free Mediaset premium channels, safe box and minibar. Information No. 35 rooms Restaurant Private internal parking Meeting rooms: Lilibeo room: 40 square meters, maximum capacity 20 seats theatre configuration, 14 seats Horseshoe configuration VILLA FAVORITA COMPLESSO TURISTICO ALBERGHIERO Via Favorita, 27 91025 Marsala (TP) Tel: +39 0923 989100 Fax: +39 0923 980264 [email protected] www.villafavorita.com VILLA FAVORITA COMPLESSO TURISTICO ALBERGHIERO “Villa Favorita is a resort hotel that rises in an old Baglio, typical Marsala structure of the area, within a large Mediterranean park a few kilometres from the centre of the city, in a hilly area of Marsala overlooking the picturesque stretch of water of the Natural Reserve of the Stagnone. The attention to detail in the structure and in any service provided, make the stay of its guests into an enjoyable, relaxing and unforgettable experience.” Historic house The structure is made from an old nineteenth-century Baglio, built in 1860 by Garibaldi follower Salvatore Amodeo as a wine cellar, at a time when Marsala was only known worldwide for its wine. The structure is spread over an area of thirty thousand square meters of which ten thousand meters are covered. Villa Favorita still retains the originality and charm of the past, through refurbishment and readjustment offers the best service to its guests in a relaxing and authentic background for unforgettable stays. Cuisine Undisputedly, one of the strong points of Villa Favorita is its restaurant, where the typical Sicilian cuisine couples with new recipes that enhance the products of the area, from seafood to prime meat dishes. Breakfast here is a memorable experience: a rich assortment of meals prepared by chefs and pastry chefs of the hotel is served during summer, in a charming gazebo surrounded by nature and during winter in the delightful Art Nouveau dining room. Information Rooms: 13 + 29 bungalows Restaurant Wi-Fi Private parking Meeting room: Conference room 300 sq.m, capacity 250 seats in theatre configuration - 100 seats Horseshoe configuration Liberty hall 180 sq.m, capacity 50 seats theatre configuration - 40 seats Horseshoe configuration Pool Disabled access Free bicycle hire Sports centre with tennis court, soccer field and bowls BaglioOneto dei Principi di San Lorenzo R Resort and Wines BAGLIO ONETO RESORT AND WINES Marsala BAGLIO ONETO RESORT AND WINES Contrada Baronazzo Amafi, 8 91025 Marsala (TP) Tel: +39 0923 746222 Fax: +39 0923 996963 [email protected] www.bagliooneto.it “From an antique aristocratic dwelling of the 1700, originated Baglio Oneto Resort and wines which stands on a hill 150 metres above sea level with spectacular views of the Egadi Islands and the Natural Reserve of the islands of the Stagnone. The Resort is currently still run by the descendants of the Oneto family and receives its guests with courtesy and warmth, enabling them to enjoy a first class dining and drinking experience thanks to the Restaurant’s cuisine “La Calandra” and the historic cellar famous for wine tasting. “ Information Restored typical Sicilian period home 48 rooms with balcony / terrace and a Historic Tower 6 Meeting rooms with capacity for up to 450 Restaurant serving typical food also for celiacs Inside and outside bars Rooftop pool Historic wine cellar with wine tasting Parking - Free Wifi throughout the hotel taca esidence arsala ITACA RESIDENCE Marsala ITACA RESIDENCE Contrada San Giuseppe Tafalia, 153 91025 Marsala (TP) Tel: +39 388 0732148 [email protected] www.itacaresidencemarsala.com “Ithaca Residence Marsala is a small corner of paradise immersed in the green countryside of Marsala only a few km from the sea. The residence consists of 6 houses which each sleeps 4/7, and a large villa, which sleeps up to 14 people. The complex is within a large Mediterranean garden with fruit trees and aromatic herbs. In the beautiful garden you will find a large swimming pool surrounded by a solarium, an area for relaxing and barbecue area; a playground for children and a sports field where you can play tennis, football or volleyball.” Information The apartments and the Villa are on the ground floor, with a private veranda and independent entrance from the garden. All equipped with open space kitchen, electric oven and fridge, two bedrooms and bathroom; Air conditioning / heating / TV Wi-Fi throughout the residence Bed linen and bath towels included Swimming pool and Solarium - multipurpose sports field (tennis, volleyball, football) - Barbecue area - Children’s Play Area - Private parking within the residence and security cameras TORRE LUPA RESIDENCE Marsala TORRE LUPA RESIDENCE Via Torre Lupa 123/124 Contrada San Leonardo 91025 Marsala (TP) Tel: +39 0923 966229 [email protected] www.torrelupa.it “The Residence Torre Lupa is located near the Natural Reserve of the Stagnone, with a view of the salt flats and windmills, only 3 km from Trapani Birgi airport. Five properties in Mediterranean style immersed in a beautiful garden with swimming pool, the residence boasts 20 finely furnished apartments of 85sq.m.” Information Ground floor apartments have 5 rooms: 2 bedrooms, kitchen and living room with double sofa bed, large terrace and storage room Apartments on the first floor consist of: 2 bedrooms, kitchen and living room with double sofa bed, two terraces and balcony Air conditioning / heating; TV; Electric oven; Fridge Pool equipped with umbrellas and sunbeds. Beach fees included. Wi-Fi; Barbeque area, Info Point Bar and Parking Bike hire, Kite School and tours at a fee. Facilities SALINE ETTORE E INFERSA Marsala SALINE ETTORE E INFERSA Contrada Ettore Infersa 91025 Marsala (TP) Tel: +39 0923 733003 Fax: + 39 0923 1954608 [email protected] www.salinedella laguna.it “Ettore and Infersa salt flats are located in the Stagnone Lagoon and represent a perfect balance between the production of salt and respect for nature. Besides a production of more than ten thousand tons of whole salt a year, the salt flats offer a tourist hospitality service, with the possibility to discover closer the productive world of salt and to live a unique multisensory experience.” Information Languages spoken: English, French, German, Spanish and Portuguese Meeting room seats max. 100 in theatre configuration Guided multimedia tours in groups of up to 150. Visit the salt flats by foot A shop where you can directly buy salt and its by-products Salt tasting rooms - Participation in the collection of salt Walk to Isola Lunga and immersion in the tanks with the possibility of Mud packs and solarium on the salt crust Overnight stay in charming rooms CIVELLO TOUR Contrada Ciavolotto, 119 91025 Marsala (TP) Tel./Fax. +39 338 6079143 [email protected] CIVELLO TOUR Marsala “Civello Tour is a local company, known for its professionality and efficiency in the private land excursions and is ISO 9001 certified. Its Fleet guarantee comfort and safety to its passengers, thanks to the high quality standard offered.” Facilities Civello Tour offers private transfers and the hire of minibuses and GT coaches including a driver for singular transfers and exclusive excursions in the most beautiful touristic locations of Sicily. Information Fleet comprises: n°4 cars with tinted glass windows n°4 8 seater minibuses n°2 20 seater minibuses n°4 52 seater coaches EGADI CHARTER P.zza Piemonte e Lombardo sn 91025 Marsala (TP) Tel: +39 328 5844365 +39 346 6078977 [email protected] www.egadicharter.it EGADI CHARTER Marsala “The Egadi Arcipelago (Favignana, Levanzo, Marettimo), situated in front of the Marsala coast, is easily reached thanks to the “Egadi charter”, a leader in the mini-cruise boat sector which offers mini cruise boats to the Egadi and an elevated standard of equipment for the visitors disposition”. focus The mini cruise with moto coaster Venus, sets out at 9.30 from the port of Marsala, a welcome coffee on board and off to the Island of Favignana. Stop for a swim in a small cove and descend at the port of Favignana at 12.00. Lunch on board and continue to Levanzo. Free time for shopping and visit to the antique fishing village. On the way back, stop for a swim in a small cove. Arrival in Marsala at 18.00. Departures are subject to favourable weather conditions. Information The motor coaster Venus is equipped with: 180 internal seating 150 external seating 2 bathrooms Bar and refreshment on board Safety equipment on board Solarium MOTHIA LINES VIa Tunisi N. 65 91025 Marsala (TP) Tel./Fax. +39 0923 721255 +39 348 4719515 +39 335 7312618 [email protected] MOTHIA LINES Marsala “Mothia Lines is an established company in the field of transport via land, equipped with a fleet of personally owned and always new vehicles, ensures comfort and security to its passengers. Availability, accuracy and courtesy characterize each journey”. Facilities Mothia Lines offers private transfers or vehicle rental with private driver for transfer services to and from airports in the area and to any destination in Italy and Europe. The Mothia Lines fleet is also available for circuits in Sicily and individual excursions. Information Fleet: No. 5 54 seater GT Buses No. 1 34 seater GT Bus No. 1 19 seater Bus N. 2 8/9 seater Minibus No. 2 cars Mercedes KRIVAMAR ELEGANT TOUR sede operativa e imbarco Saline Ettore Infersa Contrada Ettore Infersa, 158 91025 Marsala (TP) Tel: +39 0923 989249 Cell: +39 339 4904090 [email protected] www.krivamar.it KRIVAMAR ELEGANT TOUR Marsala “Krivamar elegant tours from 2007, offers its passengers the possibility to visit the Stagnone Lagoon and its islands with tours on special boats that have been projected to offer maximum comfort and safety to its passengers respecting the Natural Reserve of the Stagnone. Krivamar is proud to say that since 2010 it has been operating in protecting the lagoon with a special boat personally projected for the cleanliness and fire protection of the reserve.” The Stagnone Tour The Stagnone tour is without precedence a cultural, archaeological and naturalistic experience, as well as for its historical importance as for its beauty. Thanks to the special boats of Krivamar specifically projected to navigate the seabed of the lagoon which only reaches 25cm at low tide. The passengers can therefore closely admire all the islands of the Stagnone Lagoon whilst remaining comfortably seated on the boat. During the tour the passengers will sail at a speed of four knots and will pass the islands of Mozia, Isola Lunga, Scola and the Antica Strada Punica Sommersa (The ancient sunken Punic road), discovering its ancient history with the help of audio guides. Information Duration of tour is roughly 60 minutes, may take longer if other services are added Languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Polish, Russian Tour departure every 30 min from 9.30 to 18.30 Tour operates all year round Four boats with a maximum capacity of 120 in total Disabled access Private party boat available for photographic shoots, company tours, school excursions, archaeological tours, audio translator on board ITINERARY The tour comprises sightseeing of the following places whilst seated comfortably on the boat: 1 Departure/arrival 2 Isola Schola 3 Isola Grande 4 Antica Strada Punica Sommersa 5 Isola Mozia On request it is possible to stop at Isola Mozia. LIDO MARINA Contrada Berbarello, 664 91025 Marsala (TP) Tel: +39 328 0015284 [email protected] LIDO MARINA “Lido Marina is developed on a 3500 sq.m. sand shore Marsala along the north coast of Marsala and only a few minutes from the city centre. The friendly staff is at the guests disposal for anything they require to live a day of sun and sea in total relaxation immersed in the clean turquoise waters of the Marsala coastline.” Lunch on the beach The bar offers drinks, Ice creams, coffee and snaks, and is also equipped to serve breakfast, aperitifs and light lunches, directly on the veranda on the beach or under the beach umbrellas. Holiday homes Perla Marina Lido marina is equipped with 4 2 room apartments which each sleep 4. All the apartments are of recent construction and consist of: Living room with double bed couch, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, Air conditioning, heating, washing machine, fridge, pots and pans etc. and car space. These holiday homes which are only 500 metres from the beach, are ideal for those who want a beach vacation. Information 250 Umbrellas 800 sunbeds Changing Cabins Beach bar Light lunch service Children playing area Children summer camp Guarded parking Free wifi Disabled access Canoe, pedal and motor boats rental Floodlit Sportsfield 35x25 mt SICILIA SENZA PENSIERI DMC Marsala (TP) - 91025, Via Mazara, 209 Milano - 20122, Via dei cignoli, 9 Tel: +39 3371077230 +39 02 89785065 [email protected] www.siciliasenzapensieri.it SICILIA SENZA PENSIERI DMC “The Sicily without worries DMC (destination management Milano - Marsala company), represents an answer to a major question, we want to go to Sicily, this new, distant and not so well known territory: but do we know someone there? In a land where traditional values count, where eye and personal contact is the most genuine way of sealing a contract of trust that won’t be broken, a DMC has been created, starting from young professionals of the sector who have chosen to live and appreciate “their” Sicily.” mice (meetings, incentives, conferencing, exhibitions) To the company target, Sicily without worries, introduces itself as a creative and trustworthy partner, offering: • A territorial system, made of places, relations and selected services and is organised by a dynamic operative team • The competence and creativity of a communication and events agency specialising in the sector and has been operating for over 15 years at an international level, offering a more authentic Sicily, but at the same time guarantying full control of the supervision of every detail. Weddings and other Private events Sicily without worries is the dialogue partner for who chooses eastern Sicily as the scene of special events, weddings or functions. The team of Sicily without worries make every event an experience to remember and talk about because it is authentic, captivating and amusing. Information Conventions, meetings and incentives Entertainment activities and team building Projection and development concept and image coordinated events Weddings and private events Luxury experiences Sport and leisure experiences Simultaneous translation Cooking class and experiential laboratories Location research and managing Special gift research / personalized souvenir MARI AUTONOLEGGIO Marsala MARI AUTONOLEGGIO Contrada S. G. Tafalia, 131 91025 Marsala (TP) Tel: +39 0923 996616 Cell: + 39 380 7920095 [email protected] www.mariautonoleggio.it “Mari car hire offers on all of its national territory, ideal and comfortable solutions for long/ short business or pleasure trips. Thanks to the ample fleet of cars and motors and run by a highly qualified staff, Mari offers and guarantees a professional car hire service in security, elegance and comfort and with its competitive prices is able to satisfy every need.” Information Facilities included: Fully comprehensive insurance, including fire and theft Home deliver - Unlimited kilometres Scooters: Scarabeo CC 50 or similar Beverly CC 125 or similar Beverly CC 250 or similar Cars: Cat. A Fiat Panda or similar Cat. B Fiat Punto or similar Cat. C Station wagon REDFISH PESCATURISMO Marsala REDFISH PESCATURISMO 91025 Marsala (TP) Tel: +39 3332766293 + 39 349 0518257 [email protected] Facebook:/RedFish Pescaturismo “Redfish is a licenced tourist fishing enterprise for the Egadi Islands. The size of the boat permits the entering of the caves and to sail around the islands with ease, making it a unique and comfortable excursion. Besides Favignana and Levanzo, Redfish offers excursions to Marettimo with authorisation and entrance to the grottos of the marina protetta reserve. The boats have been approved for tourist fishing and in particular: Big Game Fishing, normal and deep, haulage, trammel nets or fixed fishing, deep sea fishing, vertical jigging and spinning.“ Information 10 mt Boat in Resin PVRC 12 covered seats Bathroom and Kitchen Solarium on top of the boat Dingy for entering the caves Inflatables for relaxation Breakfast and lunch prepared with local products on board Basic fishing equipment included Fishing expedition upon request Restaurants SCIU SCIU RESTAURANT Contrada Berbarello, 664 91025 Marsala (TP) Tel: +39 328 0015284 [email protected] SCIU SCIU RESTAURANT “Sciu Sciu is a family run restaurant which has been Marsala operating for more than 10 years. The venue is spacious inside and out and is tastefully furnished. The menu includes the main local traditional cuisine and offers grilled fish and meat specialities.” See-through kitchen Inside the restaurant, the kitchen and grill areas which are enclosed within glass panels, every day dominate a theatrical scene of which the chef and staff are the main actors. Private events The structure is developed in such a way as to be very versatile and flexible, enabling business events and exclusive private dinners for singular groups to take place. Seating up to 200 in summer and winter and having the objective of promptly satisfying all of the guest’s requests. Information Seating 250 of which 100 in the external veranda Seasonal menus Grilled meat and fish and typical dishes Wine list: Sicilian labels with particular focus on Marsala wines Disabled access Guarded parking Free Wi-Fi OSTERIA ASSUD Marsala OSTERIA ASSUD Via Armando Diaz 68 91025 Marsala (TP) Tel: +39 0923 716652 Cell. +39 339 2049586 [email protected] www.assud.eu “Assud originated in 2006 in the historic centre of Marsala from Lillo and Ignazio who had the desire to develop a new quality of dining based on the following concept: I eat well and I spend fairly, thanks to the seasonal products, the enhancement of local products and the elimination of the distribution supply chain.” Information Typical cuisine - Seasonal menus medium / low price Menu Author: Ms Maria Pia careful researcher of the Sicilian cuisine Wine list: only labels from small and young cellars of the territory Possibility of direct purchase of products typical food - No. 22 seats - Free Wifi OSTERIA IL GALLO E L’INNAMORATA Marsala OSTERIA IL GALLO E L’INNAMORATA Via Stefano Bilardello, 18 91025 Marsala (TP) Tel: +39 329 2918503 Fax: +39 0923 1954446 [email protected] www.osteriailgalloelinnamorata.com “The Tavern “Il Gallo e l’innamorata” (the cockerel and his loved one) owes its name to a painting of Salvatore Fiume. Run by Gabriele Li Mandri, who together with his staff takes care of the menu and the possible combination between food and wine. This typical venue has been skilfully renovated and boasts a variety of territorial wines and traditional Sicilian dishes. From the first courses, the fish and meat dishes and homemade desserts, it all together offers a new and special taste to the palate.” Information 40 seats Seasonal menu with typical Sicilian products Wine list: Sicilian labels strictly DOC Disabled access RISTORANTE LE LUMIE Marsala RISTORANTE LE LUMIE Contrada Fontanelle 178 B 91025 Marsala (TP) Tel: +39 0923 995197 +39 334 9385512 [email protected] www.ristorantelelumie.it “The Lumie is a restaurant run by the young Patron and Chef Emanuele Russo in a hilly area of Marsala with a wonderful panoramic view of the salt flats and the natural reserve of the Stagnone. The menu features dishes that have their roots in the local cuisine and are made more exciting with the chef’s innovative touch, always careful to select prime basic products.” Information Revisited typical cuisine - Seasonal menus Chef Emanuele Russo Wine list: selection of national and international labels with focus on spirits and Marsala wines 50 seats inside + 60 outside Disabled Access - Guarded parking Personalised menus for allergies Own production vegetables Catering and banqueting Wine tourism BAGLIO ORO Marsala BAGLIO ORO Contrada Perino, 235 91025 Marsala (TP) Tel./Fax. +39 0923-967744 +39 366 8988222 Coordinate Gps: N 37°49’54” - E 12°32’41” [email protected] “The wine cellar Baglio Oro is open to welcome tourists and enthusiasts with guided tours of the vineyards and the places where the different stages of processing, winemaking and storing wine are developed. The tour gives the opportunity to get immersed in the life of the baglio and the ancient winemaking tradition with a guided tour of the Museum of Country Life: a leap into the past to understand the present better and to learn about the beauty and simplicity of the Sicilian culture.” Information Guided tour with wine tasting in combination with local products Guided tour with lunch or dinner Opportunity to visit the vineyards Guided tour of the Museum of Country Life Languages spoken: Italian and English Possibility of buying wine from the wine cellar CANTINA MARTINEZ dal 1866 Via Mazara, 209 91025 Marsala (TP) Tel: +39 0923 981050 Fax: +39 0923 721127 [email protected] www.cantinamartinez.it CANTINA MARTINEZ dal 1866 Marsala “Lhe family run Martinez wine cellar is among one of the most ancient establishments that preserves the Marsala wine tradition. The doors are open to those who wish to discover closely the world of Marsala wines and where the tasting of the wine, not only interests the eyes, nose, and palate but starts with the ears and heart, with a fascinating tale that continues to live in every chalice through the centuries.” Wine and food special combinations The Martinez family has five different types of wine tasting tours so as to meet with every visitor’s needs: • Basic visit with just wine tasting • Gourmand visit with wine tasting and samples of sweet and salty food • Aperitif visit with wine tasting and an aperitif buffet • Lunch visit with wine tasting and a “Grand Sicilian lunch buffet” • Dinner visit with wine tasting and candle-lit dinner in the wine cellar close to the barrels private events The Martinez wine cellar, welcomes private groups, and it’s possible to book the cellar exclusively for meetings and groups of all types. The external courtyard and the Marsala wine ageing process cellars are the ideal location for private events and business meetings. Information Languages: Italian, English and Spanish It’s possible to buy wine from the wine cellar It’s possible to carryout private events in the cellar Disabled access Assembly room seats 150 Banquet and event room seats up to 200 Specific guided visits for students SPORT BIKE4FUN Rent Bike & Ciclotourism Marsala BIKE4FUN RENT BIKE & CICLOTOURISM Via Abele Damiani, 39/41 91025 Marsala (TP) Tel:+39 327 2415400 [email protected] www.bike4fun.it Apart from rent and daily tours, Bike4Fun offers weekly, partial and made to measure tours. KTS KITEBOARD TOUR SICILY Marsala KTS KITEBOARD TOUR SICILY C/da Pispisia, 80 91025 Marsala (TP) Telefono: + 39 320 2642541 + 39 338 3556363 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.kitetour.it scheda tecnica Corsi privati di Kite per tutti i livelli Lezioni ad ore per l’apprendimento di nuove tecniche Tour per praticare Kitesurf negli spot più belli della Sicilia Occidentale Riconoscimento tessara IKO Noleggio attrezzature Kite e Wakeboard KTS KITEBOARD TOUR SICILY KTS KITEBOARD TOUR SICILY Contrada Pispisia, 80 91025 Marsala (TP) Tel: + 39 320 2642541 + 39 338 3556363 [email protected] www.kitetour.it Information 25 City bike Atala Discovery from “28” Saddle bags for weekly cycling trips, Helmets, repair kits; Levers to change the air chambers and air rooms; Speedometer; child seats; Chains to safeguard the bikes; Luggage transport service in the various stages of the tour; Bike delivery at home KTS è una scuola di kitesurf che lavora con istruttori certificati IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization) secondo standard di massima sicurezza, fornendo corsi per kiters a tutti i livelli: dal primo volo alle manovre più avanzate, nello straordinario spot della Riserva Naturale dello Stagnone. Marsala “Bike4Fun is a bicycle rental and cycling tour company with expert guides, based in Marsala ‘s historic centre. This offer includes tours created specifically to stimulate the active participation of cyclists, combined with unforgettable sensory experiences. Riding within the historic centre, discovering unknown views; be lulled by the breezes of the Stagnone lagoon; pass between vineyards and enter cellars to taste Marsala wine, nectar of this region, this Is just a taste of some of the superb tours offered.” “KTS is a kitesurfing school that employs certified IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization) instructors in accordance with maximum security standards, providing training for kiters of all levels: from the first flight manoeuvres to more advanced, in the unique Natural Reserve of the Stagnone.” Information Private classes for all levels of Kitesurf Hourly lessons for learning new techniques Kitesurf practicing tour in the most beautiful spots of Western Sicily Recognition of IKO card Kite equipment rental and Wakeboard