B&B Polvere di Stelle

About Polvere di Stelle 

Cata & Gio welcome you to this jewel of a B&B lost in the wild Sicilian hills. 

A renovated stone farmhouse from the early 1900s, the B&B Polvere di Stelle was opened with the aim of promoting Western Sicily's countless beauties from both a sports and naturalistic point of view. The B&B boasts a cozy common area, four rooms with private bathrooms, homemade breakfasts, a barbecue, wood-fired hot-tub, and - of course - its very own outdoor bouldering wall! 

Western Sicily is the perfect destination for a climbing holiday, with world-class crags, high-quality rock, great food and beautiful sea views. From bouldering to sport-climbing, DWS to multi-pitches, everything is just a few minutes' drive away.

 The patio and main guesthouse of B&B Polvere di Stelle © Polvere di Stelle

The Climbing Near Polvere di Stelle

 Polvere di Stelle's host Cata climbing in Bosco Scorace © Massimo Cappuccio

Bosco Scorace

Distance: 10-15 minute drive from Polvere di Stelle

Style: bouldering

Number of routes: 200+

Grade range: currently 4a to 8a+, but the area is still under development so there's plenty of opportunities for first ascents

Cata sport climbing on the glorious Sicilian tufas  ©  Polvere di Stelle

Never Sleeping wall 

Distance: 20 minute drive from Polvere di Stelle

Style: single-pitch sport 

Number of routes: 25+

Grade range: 5b to 7c+

Parco Cerriolo

Distance: 20 minute drive from Polvere di Stelle

Style: single-pitch sport

Number of routes: 60

Grade range: up to 9a

 Cata climbing one of the 12 routes he bolted in L'Antro dei Ciclopi © Polvere di Stelle

L'Antro dei Ciclopi

Distance: 20 minute drive from Polvere di Stelle

Style: Single-pitch sport

Number of routes: 12 (still under development)

Grade range: 5a to 7b, plus 4 open projects awaiting first ascents

 Blue skies and overhanging limestone rock - that's what sport climbing in Sicily is all about © Polvere di Stelle

Point Break

Distance: 20 minute drive from the B&B

Style: single-pitch sport

Number of routes: 14 routes (including 2 projects)

Grades: 5b to 7c+

San Vito lo Capo is the place to head if you're looking to squeeze a lot of climbing into a short space of time © Massimo Cappuccio

San Vito Lo Capo

Distance: 30 minute drive from B&B

Style: single-pitch sport

Number of routes: 1,200+

Grades: 9a

Cata deep water soloing over the crystal clear waters of Cala Firriato © Massimo Cappuccio

Cala Firriato

Distance: 1hr drive from hostel

Style: Deep Water Solo

Number of routes: 10

Grade range: 6a to 7b

You can find out more about all of these areas in our blog post on climbing in Sicily.

The founders of Polvere di Stelle

Davide Cata, climber, bolter, developer and co-founder of Polvere di Stelle 

Cata

Cata is a boulderer from Northern Italy, who in 2016 decided to leave it all, move to Sicily, set up a Climbing House, and clean more than 200 boulders of the area.  When he's not managing the B&B or out with customers at the crag, he dedicates a lot of his time to developing the area's climbing potential.

 Gio - strong climber and co-founder of Polvere di Stelle

Gio

Gio is the soul of Polvere di Stelle: she the energy of a tornado, she is into many social causes (e.g. rescuing dogs), and enjoys spending time in nature and connecting with people from all different cultures. Prior to moving to Sicily, she worked in her family's patisserie and bakes the best cakes you have probably ever tried!

 

Dogs & Cats

The B&B is home to a big family of rescue dogs and cats! The dogs live on their own side of the garden - but are very friendly and waiting to meet you (if you want). The cats are equally lovely, but tend to do their own thing :)

The Rooms

All the rooms at Polvere di Stelle are private rooms with an en-suite bathroom.

Room Freud

Double (or twin on request) bedroom, with a private bathroom

Room Pirandello

Double/ twin bedroom with  private bathroom. +1 available on request

 

Room Omero

Double/ twin bedroom with a private bathroom. +1 available on request.

 

Room Shakespeare

Bedroom with 3 beds and private bathroom. +1 available on request.

You can find prices and book on the Polvere di Stelle website.

Above: Gio watching the sunset from  the  garden of Polvere di Stelle © Massimo Cappuccio

Below: Polvere di Stelle at night, showing the beautiful garden and bouldering wall 

What's included in the price?

• Wifi
• Hot-tub
• TV
• Private Parking
• Patio/ Garden
• Outdoor Yoga Area
• Ac/ Heating
• Bed-sheets and towels
• Bathrooms with hand soap and hair dryer
• BBQ
• Outdoor Climbing Gym and training area

Above: the cosy kitchen/ living room at Polvere di Stelle

Below: the breakfast spread at Polvere di Stelle, featuring home baked cakes by Gio

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Available at an extra cost

• Car rental  
• Airport transfer 
• Crash pad and gear rental 
• e-bike rental 
• Pole dance lesson

 

 Above: The wood fired hot tub, perfect for unwinding after a long day at the crag

Below: the home wall, featuring professional matting, lots of different angles and some state-of-the-art holds.

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If you'd like to find out more or book, head to Polvere di Stelle's website.