Castellammare del Golfo is a beautiful seaside village just west of Balestrate. It has some pretty nice beaches and restaurants but you have probably already been there.
@theSicilyAdventure5 күн бұрын
@@LinkDreams2Vision we've drove through it a few times. We haven't went and explored it yet. But we will.
@FrancoBommarito6 күн бұрын
My little town, welcome in Balestrate.
@dianamartin95586 күн бұрын
@FrancoBommarito thank you. We are loving your little town!
@theSicilyAdventure6 күн бұрын
@@FrancoBommarito thank you. It is a great town.
@JoeElitetile8 күн бұрын
How did you guys chose a small town like Balestrate to be the place to retire in?
@theSicilyAdventure7 күн бұрын
@@JoeElitetile we looked for somewhere close to the airport and nice beach. We came to Balestrate to check it out and felt right at home.
@dianamartin95587 күн бұрын
@JoeElitetile we had a wish list and Balestate fit most. We would have liked to move to his ancestral town of Caccamo, but no sea view or passagiate.
@TheSicilianLife8 күн бұрын
Wow ~ it's a busy town. The area by that momument was nice for people to sit and chat. Very nice town. Thanks for sharing. 😊
@dianamartin95587 күн бұрын
@theSicilianLife that was around 9:30 am. Then around 3pm it looks a ghost town! The piazza is a fabulous place…. Shade and benches. Thanks for watching!!!!
@salvatoreemma8 күн бұрын
Did volcano ash make a mess in town? Air quality ok?
@theSicilyAdventure8 күн бұрын
@@salvatoreemma air is fine here.
@dianamartin95588 күн бұрын
@salvoreemma im not sure they ever get ash over on this side of the island. I know very rarely the Palermo airport might shut down. We are safe over here!
@artlover76389 күн бұрын
Love Balestrate, also known as Sicciara. Very tranquil, clean and affordable. Who can ask for more? 🏖️😎
@theSicilyAdventure9 күн бұрын
@@artlover7638 it is definitely a hidden gem. From American tourists anyway. Italians know all about it .
@salvatoreemma9 күн бұрын
Nice town. Clean. 👍
@theSicilyAdventure9 күн бұрын
@@salvatoreemma yes it is. Thanks for watching
@dianamartin95589 күн бұрын
@salvatoreemma for the most part the town is really clean. It has the usual problems, but we can look past it. We are living in paradise!
@candyo55339 күн бұрын
You picked a beautiful place to retire to. Thanks for sharing.
@theSicilyAdventure9 күн бұрын
@@candyo5533 thanks for watching
@MrNoncredo9 күн бұрын
quanta energia che trasmettete🎆💥🚀
@TheSicilianLife9 күн бұрын
Very pretty! Glad you found this hidden gem. 😊
@dianamartin95589 күн бұрын
@TheSicilianLife it’s a smaller hidden beach no lidos. Rocky beach, but great for sunsets!
@diannelake58010 күн бұрын
Do you mind sharing what you are paying for your rental
@theSicilyAdventure10 күн бұрын
@@diannelake580 we are renting monthly and it's around 1000 euro. I'm sure nightly or weekly will be different.
@ellmiller201315 күн бұрын
You guys taking advantage of the 11% flat tax?
@ellmiller201315 күн бұрын
I plan on bringing alot. Our vehicles.
@theSicilyAdventure15 күн бұрын
@@ellmiller2013 shipping may be expensive. I think you will have to pay tax on stuff you bring. We thought it would be easier to sell and just buy here. You will have to check prices to see if it's worth it to you.
@ellmiller201315 күн бұрын
What about your firearms?
@theSicilyAdventure15 күн бұрын
@@ellmiller2013 I sold them or gave them to my grandsons
@ellmiller201315 күн бұрын
Did you guys sell your cars or ship them over?
@theSicilyAdventure15 күн бұрын
@@ellmiller2013 we sold them. Looks like we can buy a nice used car for 5 to 8k. Here.
@christopherdavis57517 күн бұрын
I’m planning on purchasing a home in Sicily. I’m currently looking for a home in Mussomeli. Where is your home located? How much was your home? What is the cost of your remodel? Was the buying process difficult?
@theSicilyAdventure17 күн бұрын
@@christopherdavis575 we are in Balestrate. On the northwest coast. Ours was around 50k. It's a small one bed. Remodel will be around 40k. But it's a major remodel. Removing walls adding walls. New elec, plumbing etc. I don't think that's to bad for a beach town.
@christopherdavis57517 күн бұрын
@@theSicilyAdventure Thank you so much for your reply. I wish you and your wife much joy, happiness, and health.
@theSicilyAdventure17 күн бұрын
@@christopherdavis575 thank you. Thanks for watching
@christopherdavis57517 күн бұрын
@@theSicilyAdventure I look forward to seeing your finished product. Ciao!!! 👏👏👏
@nic620817 күн бұрын
A bowel motion is called faeces
@reneeoconnell460620 күн бұрын
A nice and spacious place to live while you renovate! Were going to check out the town when we come in September. Got my dual last year and are considering Sicily as our option! Thanks for the toilet tip 😂
@theSicilyAdventure19 күн бұрын
@@reneeoconnell4606 thanks for watching. We came here last September looking for a town to move to. We fell in love with it. I hope it meets your criteria.
@dianamartin955819 күн бұрын
We are loving it here! Thanks for watching! Good luck on your adventure!
@MrNoncredo20 күн бұрын
wow, che verve 'sti 2!!!
@dianamartin955820 күн бұрын
@mrnoncredo thanks for watching.
@ellmiller201320 күн бұрын
Is that in Terrasini?
@theSicilyAdventure20 күн бұрын
@@ellmiller2013 no. In Balestrate
@dianamartin955819 күн бұрын
They are our neighbors! We go eat in that town!
@godscountryhomestead117721 күн бұрын
Will you share the cost please? Thank you
@theSicilyAdventure20 күн бұрын
@@godscountryhomestead1177 we rented for a month. So price may be different. On vrbo in November it's 56 a night. July , August I'm guessing may be around 100 a night.
@dianamartin955819 күн бұрын
I just checked prices in Gulfport and Destin Fl… similar condo $300+ a night. Food is fresher and cheaper here. You can buy a beer at the beach for 2-3 euro. They don’t rip you off.
@godscountryhomestead117719 күн бұрын
@@theSicilyAdventure Thank you!
@godscountryhomestead117721 күн бұрын
Wow… fabulous location.
@godscountryhomestead117721 күн бұрын
Fabulous view!!! Wow!
@dianamartin955820 күн бұрын
Any rental in this town would be great! Close to the sea, great restaurants, passagiatta every night!
@godscountryhomestead117721 күн бұрын
Can’t wait to watch the remodel! Thank you 😊
@theSicilyAdventure20 күн бұрын
@@godscountryhomestead1177 thanks for watching.
@godscountryhomestead117721 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing this information! My great grandparents were from Sicily and we are planning to buy something there as well. 😊
@dianamartin955820 күн бұрын
That’s awesome! Thanks for watching!
@dianamartin955820 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! What area are you interested in?
@walteranaya940521 күн бұрын
Good afternoon guys, how do we rent your Airbnb,? Planning 2 go c if I find a property there In Sicily or in Puglia. If u guys have a Real Estate company that u guys use. Information it’s welcome 🙏
@theSicilyAdventure20 күн бұрын
@@walteranaya9405 I think we originally found them on Expedia. Our host is redoing his website. When it gets up we will share the link.
@ellmiller201321 күн бұрын
My family and I just decided were moving to Sicily. In the next few years. My wife has family there.
@theSicilyAdventure21 күн бұрын
@@ellmiller2013 that's wonderful. Have you decided in what area?
@dianamartin955821 күн бұрын
@ellemiller2013 Does your wife have her citizenship? Where will you move from? Any other reasons besides family?
@ellmiller201321 күн бұрын
@@theSicilyAdventure just outside Carini. Giardenello.
@ellmiller201321 күн бұрын
@@dianamartin9558 not yet, were going to work on that really soon! We’re waiting to get back in country to do that.
@dianamartin955821 күн бұрын
@@ellmiller2013 what country do you live in now?
@candyo553322 күн бұрын
Great job! We're anxiously awaiting future videos on your terrific channel. The poopey humor was a fun surprise.
@theSicilyAdventure21 күн бұрын
@@candyo5533 thank you. Thanks for watching.
@run640922 күн бұрын
Congratulations! Does your building have an elevator?
@theSicilyAdventure22 күн бұрын
@@run6409 no it doesn't. All the stairs will keep the gelato weight off. Lol
@TheSicilianLife22 күн бұрын
What a nice Airbnb. Wishing you all the best. Great location for walking. What system do you use for heating and cooling? 😊
@theSicilyAdventure22 күн бұрын
@@TheSicilianLife thank you. We have the mini split units that heat and cool.
@TheSicilianLife22 күн бұрын
@@theSicilyAdventure Awesome. Thanks.
@annarosenboim96822 күн бұрын
I am sorry - but horrible quality
@theSicilyAdventure22 күн бұрын
@@annarosenboim968 I'm sorry to hear that. Hopefully next one uploads better.
@dianamartin955822 күн бұрын
😮
@annapiazza155722 күн бұрын
Hi I wish you all the best. One word of advice when you go for your kitchen, make sure you barter. Tell them everything included right. Installing,delivery don't show them you'll pay for extra. From one Sicilian to another.😂
@theSicilyAdventure22 күн бұрын
@@annapiazza1557 thank you. Good advice.
@brianc.61223 күн бұрын
Thanks. Valuable information, and you guys look very happy!
@theSicilyAdventure22 күн бұрын
@@brianc.612 thank you. Thanks for watching.
@surpriseme427523 күн бұрын
Why did you choose Sicily over mainland italy?
@theSicilyAdventure23 күн бұрын
@@surpriseme4275 my family came from Sicily. So it has a place in my heart. Other than that, the weather, sea and price is some of the main reasons.
@artlover763823 күн бұрын
@supriseme4275 The cost of living in Sicily is much lower than mainland Italy.
@antoninoragazzo905523 күн бұрын
In what city are you there?😮
@dianamartin955823 күн бұрын
Balestrate!
@antoninoragazzo905523 күн бұрын
enjoy your stay!
@salvatoreemma23 күн бұрын
Hi, …not bad at all. No doubt your renovations are underway. Hope your completion is just the way you expected. We’re sure it will be very nice. Will you use some of the renovation time to travel Italy (Greece?). Will you expect to take lessons in Italian at some point? Need good Italian to pass the drivers license tests. Right 🤔 😂sorry for so many questions. We’re working on things to eventually get to Italy too, though still at the incipient stage of the journey 😔. But remain determined. Happy 4th🧨
@theSicilyAdventure23 күн бұрын
@@salvatoreemma yes we will be doing some travel. We are studying and looking for a local to teach us. Hopefully I will be more fluent when I have to take the driving test.
@dianamartin955822 күн бұрын
@@theSicilyAdventure@salvatoreemma thanks for watching! Hope that our journey can help you all. We are not experts at videos. We are learning as we go! Happy 4th to you all!
@paulfreitag777223 күн бұрын
Looks like you guys have a nice set up there!
@dianamartin955823 күн бұрын
Thank you. And thanks for watching!
@theSicilyAdventure23 күн бұрын
@@paulfreitag7772 yes. Not bad
@posttoasty755223 күн бұрын
We have a dryer but rarely use it and hang clothes as is tradition. The dryer does come in handy in winter.
@theSicilyAdventure23 күн бұрын
@@posttoasty7552 we was worried when we was here in February, but clothes dried fine.
@dianamartin955823 күн бұрын
@@theSicilyAdventurewe also were worried in February. Nessun problema!
@LinkDreams2Vision24 күн бұрын
The tourists are coming. Our beaches are already getting packed and traffic is becoming more challenging than usual. September is one of my favorite months in Sicily with many festivals to attend.
@theSicilyAdventure23 күн бұрын
@@LinkDreams2Vision yes. The beach was packed yesterday. It is definitely getting busier.
@kathleencascino369427 күн бұрын
Did you check the local courts. My grandparents naturalized in the county where they lived. It took me almost a year to locate these documents through a genealogist.
@janetlombardi231428 күн бұрын
So much potential 😊Enjoy
@dianamartin955827 күн бұрын
@@janetlombardi2314 thanks for watching!
@dianamartin955827 күн бұрын
@@janetlombardi2314 thanks for watching !!!
@salvatoreemma28 күн бұрын
Joe ! 😂 I had just got off the phone with my friend Dave when my wife was bugging me to tell you about the You, Me & Sicily channel we saw. Sorry I mixed you up with my other buddy 😇.
@theSicilyAdventure28 күн бұрын
@@salvatoreemma lol. No problem.
@salvatoreemma28 күн бұрын
Hi Dave & Diane, By chance, have you come across the folks of the You, Me & Sicily channel? They’re from Boston and seem nice. They look pretty active in just about all things Sicily. Maybe a good resource while you continue to establish there… Hope you make good friends. Be safe. Liz says hi.
@theSicilyAdventure28 күн бұрын
@@salvatoreemma we have watched them for a while. Thank you for watching.
@dianamartin955827 күн бұрын
We had also watched LEAW for many years! Thanks for watching our channel.
@etr30030228 күн бұрын
Welcome in the most beautiful country in the world.
@theSicilyAdventure28 күн бұрын
@@etr300302 yes it is!
@darrenmccarthy334628 күн бұрын
Do you have children ? We would love to do what you two did, but cannot fathom the thought of leaving our children and grandchildren behind 😔
@dianamartin955828 күн бұрын
That’s definitely one of the hardest things for us. 😢
@theSicilyAdventure28 күн бұрын
@@darrenmccarthy3346 yes we have 4 children and 10 grandchildren. It is not easy but with facetime it makes it easier. We hope to expand their view of the world. And give them more opportunities.
@darrenmccarthy334628 күн бұрын
My wife and I will be visiting Balestrate in September for two weeks. Maybe we can meet up somehow for dinner or a coffee and dolce !
@theSicilyAdventure28 күн бұрын
@@darrenmccarthy3346 sounds good. If we are here in September. We are planning some travel in the next few months.
@dianamartin955828 күн бұрын
Just send us a message. If we are here, we would be glad to meet up!
@darrenmccarthy334628 күн бұрын
Where is your house located please ?
@theSicilyAdventure28 күн бұрын
@@darrenmccarthy3346 Balestrate
@proteus1Ай бұрын
You should be glad you never moved to UK. They are evil in this coutry and cloud seed the skies away every day, so we see grey skies and no sun.
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This video is boring!
Castellammare del Golfo is a beautiful seaside village just west of Balestrate. It has some pretty nice beaches and restaurants but you have probably already been there.
@@LinkDreams2Vision we've drove through it a few times. We haven't went and explored it yet. But we will.
My little town, welcome in Balestrate.
@FrancoBommarito thank you. We are loving your little town!
@@FrancoBommarito thank you. It is a great town.
How did you guys chose a small town like Balestrate to be the place to retire in?
@@JoeElitetile we looked for somewhere close to the airport and nice beach. We came to Balestrate to check it out and felt right at home.
@JoeElitetile we had a wish list and Balestate fit most. We would have liked to move to his ancestral town of Caccamo, but no sea view or passagiate.
Wow ~ it's a busy town. The area by that momument was nice for people to sit and chat. Very nice town. Thanks for sharing. 😊
@theSicilianLife that was around 9:30 am. Then around 3pm it looks a ghost town! The piazza is a fabulous place…. Shade and benches. Thanks for watching!!!!
Did volcano ash make a mess in town? Air quality ok?
@@salvatoreemma air is fine here.
@salvoreemma im not sure they ever get ash over on this side of the island. I know very rarely the Palermo airport might shut down. We are safe over here!
Love Balestrate, also known as Sicciara. Very tranquil, clean and affordable. Who can ask for more? 🏖️😎
@@artlover7638 it is definitely a hidden gem. From American tourists anyway. Italians know all about it .
Nice town. Clean. 👍
@@salvatoreemma yes it is. Thanks for watching
@salvatoreemma for the most part the town is really clean. It has the usual problems, but we can look past it. We are living in paradise!
You picked a beautiful place to retire to. Thanks for sharing.
@@candyo5533 thanks for watching
quanta energia che trasmettete🎆💥🚀
Very pretty! Glad you found this hidden gem. 😊
@TheSicilianLife it’s a smaller hidden beach no lidos. Rocky beach, but great for sunsets!
Do you mind sharing what you are paying for your rental
@@diannelake580 we are renting monthly and it's around 1000 euro. I'm sure nightly or weekly will be different.
You guys taking advantage of the 11% flat tax?
I plan on bringing alot. Our vehicles.
@@ellmiller2013 shipping may be expensive. I think you will have to pay tax on stuff you bring. We thought it would be easier to sell and just buy here. You will have to check prices to see if it's worth it to you.
What about your firearms?
@@ellmiller2013 I sold them or gave them to my grandsons
Did you guys sell your cars or ship them over?
@@ellmiller2013 we sold them. Looks like we can buy a nice used car for 5 to 8k. Here.
I’m planning on purchasing a home in Sicily. I’m currently looking for a home in Mussomeli. Where is your home located? How much was your home? What is the cost of your remodel? Was the buying process difficult?
@@christopherdavis575 we are in Balestrate. On the northwest coast. Ours was around 50k. It's a small one bed. Remodel will be around 40k. But it's a major remodel. Removing walls adding walls. New elec, plumbing etc. I don't think that's to bad for a beach town.
@@theSicilyAdventure Thank you so much for your reply. I wish you and your wife much joy, happiness, and health.
@@christopherdavis575 thank you. Thanks for watching
@@theSicilyAdventure I look forward to seeing your finished product. Ciao!!! 👏👏👏
A bowel motion is called faeces
A nice and spacious place to live while you renovate! Were going to check out the town when we come in September. Got my dual last year and are considering Sicily as our option! Thanks for the toilet tip 😂
@@reneeoconnell4606 thanks for watching. We came here last September looking for a town to move to. We fell in love with it. I hope it meets your criteria.
We are loving it here! Thanks for watching! Good luck on your adventure!
wow, che verve 'sti 2!!!
@mrnoncredo thanks for watching.
Is that in Terrasini?
@@ellmiller2013 no. In Balestrate
They are our neighbors! We go eat in that town!
Will you share the cost please? Thank you
@@godscountryhomestead1177 we rented for a month. So price may be different. On vrbo in November it's 56 a night. July , August I'm guessing may be around 100 a night.
I just checked prices in Gulfport and Destin Fl… similar condo $300+ a night. Food is fresher and cheaper here. You can buy a beer at the beach for 2-3 euro. They don’t rip you off.
@@theSicilyAdventure Thank you!
Wow… fabulous location.
Fabulous view!!! Wow!
Any rental in this town would be great! Close to the sea, great restaurants, passagiatta every night!
Can’t wait to watch the remodel! Thank you 😊
@@godscountryhomestead1177 thanks for watching.
Thank you for sharing this information! My great grandparents were from Sicily and we are planning to buy something there as well. 😊
That’s awesome! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for watching! What area are you interested in?
Good afternoon guys, how do we rent your Airbnb,? Planning 2 go c if I find a property there In Sicily or in Puglia. If u guys have a Real Estate company that u guys use. Information it’s welcome 🙏
@@walteranaya9405 I think we originally found them on Expedia. Our host is redoing his website. When it gets up we will share the link.
My family and I just decided were moving to Sicily. In the next few years. My wife has family there.
@@ellmiller2013 that's wonderful. Have you decided in what area?
@ellemiller2013 Does your wife have her citizenship? Where will you move from? Any other reasons besides family?
@@theSicilyAdventure just outside Carini. Giardenello.
@@dianamartin9558 not yet, were going to work on that really soon! We’re waiting to get back in country to do that.
@@ellmiller2013 what country do you live in now?
Great job! We're anxiously awaiting future videos on your terrific channel. The poopey humor was a fun surprise.
@@candyo5533 thank you. Thanks for watching.
Congratulations! Does your building have an elevator?
@@run6409 no it doesn't. All the stairs will keep the gelato weight off. Lol
What a nice Airbnb. Wishing you all the best. Great location for walking. What system do you use for heating and cooling? 😊
@@TheSicilianLife thank you. We have the mini split units that heat and cool.
@@theSicilyAdventure Awesome. Thanks.
I am sorry - but horrible quality
@@annarosenboim968 I'm sorry to hear that. Hopefully next one uploads better.
😮
Hi I wish you all the best. One word of advice when you go for your kitchen, make sure you barter. Tell them everything included right. Installing,delivery don't show them you'll pay for extra. From one Sicilian to another.😂
@@annapiazza1557 thank you. Good advice.
Thanks. Valuable information, and you guys look very happy!
@@brianc.612 thank you. Thanks for watching.
Why did you choose Sicily over mainland italy?
@@surpriseme4275 my family came from Sicily. So it has a place in my heart. Other than that, the weather, sea and price is some of the main reasons.
@supriseme4275 The cost of living in Sicily is much lower than mainland Italy.
In what city are you there?😮
Balestrate!
enjoy your stay!
Hi, …not bad at all. No doubt your renovations are underway. Hope your completion is just the way you expected. We’re sure it will be very nice. Will you use some of the renovation time to travel Italy (Greece?). Will you expect to take lessons in Italian at some point? Need good Italian to pass the drivers license tests. Right 🤔 😂sorry for so many questions. We’re working on things to eventually get to Italy too, though still at the incipient stage of the journey 😔. But remain determined. Happy 4th🧨
@@salvatoreemma yes we will be doing some travel. We are studying and looking for a local to teach us. Hopefully I will be more fluent when I have to take the driving test.
@@theSicilyAdventure@salvatoreemma thanks for watching! Hope that our journey can help you all. We are not experts at videos. We are learning as we go! Happy 4th to you all!
Looks like you guys have a nice set up there!
Thank you. And thanks for watching!
@@paulfreitag7772 yes. Not bad
We have a dryer but rarely use it and hang clothes as is tradition. The dryer does come in handy in winter.
@@posttoasty7552 we was worried when we was here in February, but clothes dried fine.
@@theSicilyAdventurewe also were worried in February. Nessun problema!
The tourists are coming. Our beaches are already getting packed and traffic is becoming more challenging than usual. September is one of my favorite months in Sicily with many festivals to attend.
@@LinkDreams2Vision yes. The beach was packed yesterday. It is definitely getting busier.
Did you check the local courts. My grandparents naturalized in the county where they lived. It took me almost a year to locate these documents through a genealogist.
So much potential 😊Enjoy
@@janetlombardi2314 thanks for watching!
@@janetlombardi2314 thanks for watching !!!
Joe ! 😂 I had just got off the phone with my friend Dave when my wife was bugging me to tell you about the You, Me & Sicily channel we saw. Sorry I mixed you up with my other buddy 😇.
@@salvatoreemma lol. No problem.
Hi Dave & Diane, By chance, have you come across the folks of the You, Me & Sicily channel? They’re from Boston and seem nice. They look pretty active in just about all things Sicily. Maybe a good resource while you continue to establish there… Hope you make good friends. Be safe. Liz says hi.
@@salvatoreemma we have watched them for a while. Thank you for watching.
We had also watched LEAW for many years! Thanks for watching our channel.
Welcome in the most beautiful country in the world.
@@etr300302 yes it is!
Do you have children ? We would love to do what you two did, but cannot fathom the thought of leaving our children and grandchildren behind 😔
That’s definitely one of the hardest things for us. 😢
@@darrenmccarthy3346 yes we have 4 children and 10 grandchildren. It is not easy but with facetime it makes it easier. We hope to expand their view of the world. And give them more opportunities.
My wife and I will be visiting Balestrate in September for two weeks. Maybe we can meet up somehow for dinner or a coffee and dolce !
@@darrenmccarthy3346 sounds good. If we are here in September. We are planning some travel in the next few months.
Just send us a message. If we are here, we would be glad to meet up!
Where is your house located please ?
@@darrenmccarthy3346 Balestrate
You should be glad you never moved to UK. They are evil in this coutry and cloud seed the skies away every day, so we see grey skies and no sun.
Balestrate?
Yes
Thanks for watching!