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If you are travelling to Italy around mid-August, you’re bound to hear it: Buon Ferragosto! But what’s the occasion all about, exactly?

Ferragosto is an Italian public holiday celebrated on 15th August. As the main summer festivity, its importance is comparable to that of Christmas and Easter. Just like the other two festivities, it has religious significance, but its origins are much more ancient than Christianity. Ferragosto was introduced in Roman times by Emperor Augustus, hence the original name: Feriae Augusti. It was a period of rest designed to grant the population some respite between the long weeks of hard agricultural work of early summer and the harvesting season. Back then, the celebrations went on for days, and included parades, feasts and horse races. As Christianity took hold, Ferragosto was assimilated and moved to 15th August to make it coincide with the Assumption of Mary.

Nowadays, the Ferragosto holidays provide Italians with the perfect occasion to escape both the daily grind and the summer heat, retreating to the seaside, the mountains or the countryside for a relaxing break with their family or friends.

Ferragosto is one of the main highlights on the calendar at ADLER Spa Resorts & Lodges, too. In keeping with our tradition, this year we celebrated it in style with our guests at all our establishments – with festive menus, specially designed buffets, music and entertainment.

Just as scientific research is continuously evolving, including in the cosmetic field, we too keep exploring new paths to better and healthier skin. This is why we have partnered up with the EFFEGI-Lab research centre for cosmetics, and tapped into cutting-edge technologies to develop our new ADLER SKINTECH line, which currently includes three different face boosters.

In a sensory journey through Sicily, you feel immersed in a gastronomic treasure unique to the world.

The wait is nearly over: Christmas is upon us, and another year is slowly drawing to a close. Now is the perfect time for a well-deserved break at ADLER.

The fresh pasta, pizza and bread served at ADLER Spa RESORT SICILIA, as well as some of the desserts, all have one thing in common. They are all hand-made using local ancient grains.

Italy is the land of regional specialities. Each area – even each village – has its own recipes that are passed down through the generations. Taking part in our cooking classes is a unique opportunity to discover the most delicious sides of Sicily and Tuscany. In a warm and welcoming atmosphere, you will learn to prepare typical dishes that will delight your loved ones when you recreate them at home.

Are you looking forward to your holiday at ADLER and are already excited about what awaits you in our destinations this year? Of course, we have some news and updates for you also in 2023. Because we never stand still and look ahead to surprise our guests over and over again!
This overview shows the big and small novelties in our ADLER Spa Resorts & Lodges

With the first season at ADLER Spa Resort SICILIA closing a few weeks ago, it is time for us to take a glance back. It has been an incredibly busy, but equally satisfying time. The opening day in particular was filled with emotions and excitement. While we were confident that our guests would appreciate both the resort and its special location, we also knew that every new beginning comes with its own set of challenges. Who knows what lies around the next corner?

The countdown to 7th July is on – in a few days, ADLER Spa Resort SICILIA will be welcoming its very first guests. As the opening approaches, the whole resort is abuzz. While the craftsmen tweak the final details, our entire team is hard at work. Warehouses and refrigerators are being stocked, cooking ranges are being fired up - everyone is preparing to give you the best of welcomes.