Offering Free Bikes, A Private Beach Area Served By A Panoramic Lift, Furnished Terrace And Restaurant, Hotel Sul Mare Al Gabbiano Is Located Just 10 Metres From Scoglitti’S Sandy Beaches. It Offers Sea-View Rooms And Free Wi-Fi. Comiso Airport Is 16 Km Away.Air-Conditioned Rooms At The 4-Star Sul Mare Al Gabbiano Will Provide You With A 43" Smart Flat-Screen Tv With Satellite Channels And A Minibar. Featuring A Shower, Private Bathrooms Come With A Bathrobe. Some Rooms Have A Balcony.A Sweet And Savoury Breakfast, Served Buffet Style Is Available Daily. The Air-Conditioned Restaurant Specialises In Mediterranean Cuisine. There Is Also A 24-Hour Bar.Paddle Boat And Canoe Can Be Rented Free Of Charge On Site. A Bus Stop, 30 Metres Away, Will Bring You To Vittoria, 10 Km From The Property. Kamerina Archaeological Site Is 3 Km Away.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Located 11 Km From Chiaramonte Gulfi, The Terre Iblee Resort Is Surrounded By Extensive Tree-Lined Gardens. It Has Barbecue Facilities, An Organic Breakfast, And Modern Rooms With Satellite Lcd Tv.Rooms At The Terre Iblee Are Decorated With Contemporary Furnishings And Original Artwork. Each Comes With Air Conditioning, A Patio And A Private Bathroom.Breakfast Is Provided Buffet Style. The Property Also Organises Tastings Of Local Products, Including Its Own Oil And Wine.The Resort Organises Trips To Ragusa And Modica, Famous For Its Traditional Chocolate. Both Destinations Are A 30-Minute Drive Away. The Beach At Marina Di Ragusa Is A 45 Km From The Terre Iblee Estate.

Offering Stylish Gazebos With Sofas And A Well-Kept Garden, Riserva Del Noce Has A Countryside Position 7 Km From The Centre Of Caltagirone. This Property Surrounded By Woods Features Free Wi-Fi, Elegant Pool-View Rooms And A Restaurant.Riserva Del Noce’S Air-Conditioned Rooms Come With A Flat-Screen Tv, Minibar And Fully Fitted Private Bathroom.Sicilian Sweet Produce Is Served For Breakfast. At The Riserva Del Noce, You Can Swim In The Pool And Relax Under The Shared Porch.This Property Is An Excellent Base For Visiting The Towns Of The Val Di Noto Area, Such As Ragusa And Modica. You Can Visit The Unesco-Protected Historical Centre Of Caltagirone, Famous For Its Ceramic Production.

The Parco Della Rocca Hotel Is Located In A Peaceful Area On Sicily’S South-West Coast, Just 100 Metres From The Beach. It Has Free Wi-Fi In Communal Areas And Free Private Parking.The Spacious Rooms Are Decorated With Modern Styling And Have Either A Terrace Or Balcony. Some Also Offer A Sea View. Each Room Features Air Conditioning, Minibar And Satellite Tv.The Parco Della Rocca Has A Small Swimming Pool And Solarium, A Mini Gym, And A Restaurant With Pool View. The Restaurant Offers Both Sicilian And International Dishes.A Pebble Beach Is Located 100 Metres From The Hotel, And A Sandy Beach Is 250 Metres Away. The Archaeological Sites Of Kamarina And Kaukana Are Both Within 10 Km Of The Hotel And The Towns Of Ragusa And Modica Are Less Than 50 Minutes’ Drive Away.

Take advantage of the country house's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Dating Back To The 1800S, Il Casale Delle Rose Is A Working Farm In Val Di Noto. Just 3.5 Km Outside Caltagirone, It Serves An Organic Breakfast Of Homemade Produce.Il Casale Delle Rose Has Extensive Grounds That Include A Swimming Pool And A Horse Riding Stable. Cookery Classes Are Available On Site And The Restaurant Serves Mediterranean Cuisine. Breakfast Includes Homemade Biscuits And Milk And Jams From The Farm.Rooms Have A Rustic Décor And Overlook The Garden And Some Have A Balcony. All Feature A Fan, Tv And Private Bathroom With Toiletries.Guests Can Take Part In The Farm'S Activities Such As Garden Tending, Goat Milking, And Cheesemaking. Archery And Bowls Are Also Available On Site.Set In Central Sicily, The Casale Is An Hour'S Drive From Ragusa And 35 Km From The Coast. Siracusa And Catania Are Both Around 90 Minutes Away By Car.

Occupying A Historic Country House, Eremo Della Giubiliana Is A Charming, Traditional Hotel Offering A Strategic Location Near Ragusa And Amenities Including Its Own Runway And Aeroplane Available To Guests.Eremo Della Giubiliana Stands Out For The Variety Of Tours And Day Trips It Organises For Its Guests. You Will Be Able To Discover The Beauty Of The Coast, The Medieval Sicily, Ancient Greek Ruins And The Spectacular Nature Of The Region, Including The Beach Of Playa Grande.The Cities Of Ragusa, Taormina, Agrigento, Siracusa, Modica And Noto Are Just Some Of The Famous Destinations Nearby. You Can Explore The Area In Land Rover Tours Or Go On A Stunning Panoramic Flight In The Hotel’S Own Airplane. You Can Even Fly To The Island Of Malta And Back In One Stunning Day Trip.Completely Renovated And Equipped With The Most Modern Conveniences, Eremo Della Giubiliana Maintains Its Original Atmosphere And Its Hand Made Period Furnishings. Fine Fabrics, Rare Maps And An Authentic Painting Of The 17Th Century Depicting Saint Mary Will Fascinate You. Internet Use Is Free Here.Enjoying Fine Cooking Is An Essential Part Of A Trip To Sicily. Eremo Della Giubiliana Features A Great Restaurant Serving The Best Of Regional Cooking As Well As Superior Mediterranean Dishes. Sicilian Cooking Classes Are Also Available For Guests.

Villa Carlotta Mixes A Contemporary Design With The Original Structure Of A 17Th-Century Farmhouse. Located A 10-Minute Drive From Ragusa Centre, It Offers A Swimming Pool And A Quiet Location.Rooms At Hotel Villa Carlotta Are Spacious And Air Conditioned. They Come With Wi-Fi Access And Satellite Tv With Pay-Per-View Channels. Renewable Energy Sources Are Used In This Eco-Friendly Hotel.La Fenice Restaurant Has Been Awarded One Michelin Star. It Is Also Open To The Public, And Serves Creative Sicilian And Italian Dishes.Staff Can Organise Tours Around The Historic Val Di Noto Area, Led By Qualified Guides. Villa Carlotta Hotel Also Features A Gym, Business Centre, And Free Car Park. A Variety Of Relaxing Massages Are Available On Request.

Nh Caltagirone Villa San Mauro Enjoys A Panoramic Location 5 Minutes' Drive From The Centre Of Caltagirone And Offers You Great Facilities, Including Free Wi-Fi And An Outdoor Swimming Pool.Almost All Of Villa San Mauro'S Spacious And Elegantly Furnished Rooms Come With Their Own Panoramic Balconies. All Have A Tv With Satellite Channels.Wi-Fi In The Hotel'S Public Areas Is Free Of Charge.Relax On The Sun Terrace Or Go For A Refreshing Swim In Villa San Mauro'S Pool. The Hotel Gardens Are Home To A Lounge Bar, Perfect For Pre-Dinner Cocktails. You Can Also Enjoy Your Breakfast Outside.Dine At The Hotel'S Borgo Dei Catalani Restaurant, Which Serves Old Sicilian Recipes And Traditional Favourites.

Set In Caltagirone'S Historical Centre, Girosa Is A B&B, 180 Metres From The Scalinata Di Santa Maria Del Monte, The Town'S Famous Ceramic Steps. There Is Free Wi-Fi In Rooms And A Guarded Car Park Nearby.Girosa'S Rooms Have Many Of Their Original Features And Were Home To Franciscan Nuns In The 17Th Century. Elegant And Spacious, They All Feature Air Conditioning And Private Bathrooms. Some Also Have A Small Kitchenette.A Daily Sweet And Savoury Breakfast Including Traditional Sicilian Buffet Is Available. The Property Offers The Use Of A Laptop Upon Request.All Of Caltagirone'S Churches, Monuments And Museums Are Just A Short Walk Away From Girosa, Set In The City'S Main Street. The Train And Bus Station And Gravina Hospital Are All 5 Minutes' Drive Away.Girosa'S Staff Can Organise Guided Tours Of Caltagirone, A Unesco World Heritage Site, Piazza Armerina And Also Book Taxis For You. The B&B Has Been Awarded The Ruralità Mediterranea Quality Mark By The European Union. Airport Transfers Can Be Organised On Request.

Set In Its Garden, Hotel Villa Sturzo Offers Spacious Rooms With Air Conditioning. Located 3 Km From The Centre Of Caltagirone, It Offers Free Wi-Fi Throughout, A Bar, And Free Private Parking.The Rooms Are Decorated In A Classic Style, Featuring Wooden Furnishings Together With Colourful Details. Each Room Has A Tv, And An En Suite Bathroom Complete With Free Toiletries And Hairdryer. Some Also Have Panoramic Views Of The Etna Volcano.Breakfast Is Served Daily In The Dining Room, And It Consists Of Sweet Croissants Together With Juice Or Hot Drinks. Villa Sturzo Hotel’S Bar Serves Drinks Throughout The Day.A Bus Stop With Direct Links To The City Centre Is Just 100 Metres From The Hotel. Catania Fontanarossa Airport Is A 1-Hour Drive Away.

Set In The Sicilian Countryside, La Dimora Di Spartivento Is A 19Th-Century Manor House 5 Km Outside Ragusa. It Features A Large Garden With Swimming Pool And Children'S Playground, And Free Wi-Fi.Spacious Rooms And Suites Are Air Conditioned, And Have A Country-Style Décor With Modica Stone Floors. The Minibar Is Stocked With Local Produce And The En Suite Bathroom Comes With Bathrobes.Organic Ingredients, Homemade Cakes, Almond Milk And Much More Are Served As Part Of The Sweet And Savoury Buffet Breakfast.La Dimora Provides Free Parking And Is Just Off The Ss15 National Road, A 10 Minutes' Drive From Modica And 20 Minutes By Car From Scicli. The Nearest Beach Is 22 Km Away In Marina Di Ragusa. A Horse Riding School Is 6 Km Away.

Relais Antica Badia Is A Grand 18Th-Century Villa In The Centre Of Ragusa, A 20-Minute Walk From The Ibla Area. It Features A Luxury Spa With Sauna, Turkish Bath And Massage Service. Rooms Offer Free Wi-Fi.The Hotel Has En Suite Rooms, Elegantly Decorated With Luxury Fabrics And Antique Furniture From Sicily And All Of Europe. The Large Suites Can Be Fitted With An Extra Bed.The Heritage Of The Antica Badia Relais Has Been Beautifully Preserved During Its Renovation, Including Large Halls With Baroque-Style Frescoes. The Private Guarded Parking Is Accessible 24 Hours A Day.

De Stefano Palace Luxury Hotel Is 800 Metres From The Historic Centre Of Ragusa Ibla, And 300 Metres From Via Roma. With 27 Spacious Rooms, It Offers Free Wifi And Features A Spa With Indoor Pool, Hammam And Relaxation Area.Rooms At De Stefano Palace Come With An Lcd Tv. A Pillow Menu Is Available At Reception.Breakfast Is Served On The Charming Patio Of The Luxury Hotel. Hot Drinks, Cocktails And Snacks Are Available During The Day In The Indoor Bar.

Villa Del Lauro Is An Elegant Baroque Style Building, Located Along The Pathways Of The Historic Centre Of Ragusa. The Restored Old Mansion Provides Quality Services, Such As Free Wi-Fi In Public Areas.With Free Wired Internet And Air Conditioning, All Rooms At The Lauro Feature A Flat-Screen Tv With Satellite And Pay-Per-View Channels, And A Safe.The Garden Features An Elegant Swimming Pool Positioned On Two Levels With A Hydromassage Area.Situated In A Strategic Position In The Charming Ragusa, The Old Mansion Is The Ideal Starting Point To Enjoy Artistic Itineraries. Explore The Streets And Picturesque Stairways Of The City, In Search Of Precious Evidence Of Its Baroque Art.

Locanda Don Serafino Is A 19Th-Century Building Set In The Heart Of Ibla, Ragusa'S Historic Centre, A 5-Minute Walk From The San Giorgio Cathedral.All Guest Rooms Come With A Flat-Screen Tv With Satellite And Pay-Per-View Channels And Air Conditioning. The Private Bathroom Offers A Shower Or Bath, Free Toiletries And Hairdryer. At Locanda Don Serafino Hotel You Will Find A Tv Lounge And Reading Room With Free Internet Access.The Property'S Renowned Restaurant, Locanda Don Serafino, Awarded 2 Michelin Stars, Is 500 Metres Away. A Sweet And Savoury Breakfast With Local Products Is Available Daily. Vegan And Gluten-Free Options Are Also Available. It Is Served At The Bar That Is Open 24 Hours A Day.Locanda Don Serafino Hotel Is 30 Km From Comiso Airport. Marina Di Ragusa Is A 35-Minutes Drive Away.

Villa Tasca Is A Protected And Renovated Historical Villa In The Open Sicilian Countryside, Surrounded By A Garden With 2 Swimming Pools, Including 1 For Children. It Offers Free Use Of A Sun Terrace.Fully Air Conditioned And En Suite, Your Room Includes Tiled Floors.You Can Book A Table At Villa Tasca'S Restaurant Specialising In Sicilian Cuisine. A Breakfast Buffet With Sweet And Savoury Items Is Provided Daily. A Bar With Terrace Is Also Available.Horse-Riding Trips Can Be Arranged For You, And A Sauna Is Available At Extra Charge.The Property Is A 10-Minute Drive From Caltagirone Centre And About 35 Km From The Sandy Beach In Gela. Private Parking Is Free On Site.

With Catania, Gela, Ragusa, Caltagirone And Morgantina Nearby And Free Parking Facilities, Agriturismo Gigliotto Is The Ideal Base To Explore The Attractions Of Sicily.Set On A 300 Hectares Estate On A Picturesque Hill Near Mount Etna, Agriturismo Gigliotto Is Immersed In Rich Sicilian Countryside.Only 10 Km Away You Will Find Piazza Armerina With Its Historic Centre And The Famous Villa Romana Del Casale. Considered A Unesco World Heritage Site, Villa Romana Casale Contains The World’S Largest Collection Of Roman Mosaics.The Agriturismo Is A Contemporary Farmhouse Renovated From An Historic 14Th Century Monastery, Which Was Originally Constructed Around An Ancient Fort. This Magical Atmosphere Offers 14 Comfortable Rooms, Large Dining Facilities, Swimming Pool With Sun Deck, Free Parking, Meeting And Conference Room, Banquet Facilities And Organic Produce.Relax In The Fresh Country Air And Enjoy A Host Of Activities. Go Trekking And Horseback Riding In The Nearby Hills. The Owners Also Offer A Guided Tour Of The Farm’S Production Processes Where You Can See How They Make Their Nero D’Avola Wine And Tasty Olive Oil.

This Elegant Hotel Is Set On The Main Road Of The Historic Centre Of Modica, Corso Umberto I. The Principe D'Aragona Features A Large Outdoor Swimming Pool, Free Parking And An Elegant Lounge.Your Guest Room Comes With Free Internet Access, Air Conditioning, And A Tv With Cable And Satellite Channels. The Design Is Fresh And Modern.Hotel Principe D'Aragona Includes A Tv Room And Lounge Bar, With An External Seating Area. Breakfast Is A Generous Buffet.Ragusa And The Beautiful Beaches Of Sampieri Are Around A 20-Minute Drive Away.

Featuring An Outdoor Pool And Free Wi-Fi, Castello Camemi Is Housed In A 16Th-Century Castle In The Countryside Outside Vizzini. It Offers Air-Conditioned Rooms, A Sun Terrace And Traditional Restaurant.With An Elegant Décor And Stone Floors, Each Room At The Camemi Castle Is Unique. They All Come With A Private Bathroom, Tv And Safe. Some Rooms Also Feature A Spa Bath Or A Separate Living Room.Guests Enjoy Sofas, Deckchairs And Tables In The Property’S Garden. The Pool Is Equipped With Sun Loungers And Parasols, And Free Bikes Are Provided. Some Rooms Offer Views Of The Countryside.Sicilian And Italian Cuisine Are Served At The Restaurant, Also Hosting A Buffet Breakfast Every Morning. Special Menus Are Available Upon Request.Set On The North Slope Of The Monte Lauro Mountain, The Castle Is A 50-Minute Drive From Catania Airport. The Coast And Oasi Del Simeto Natural Reserve Can Be Reached By Car In About 40 Minutes.

Palazzo Failla Is A Restored Historical Building In The Medieval Quarter Of Modica, A Unesco World Heritage Site. It Offers Elegant Rooms And Traditional Sicilian Cuisine In Its Restaurant With Courtyard.Throughout Hotel Palazzo Failla You Can Admire Many Of Its Original Features, Including Frescoed Ceilings And Antique Furniture. Rooms Are Air Conditioned And Feature Free Wi-Fi And Satellite And Pay-Per-View Channels.The Locanda Del Colonnello Restaurant Is Open For Lunch And Dinner, Serving Traditional Cuisine With A Modern Twist. Local Produce Is Used, And An Extensive Wine List With 300 Labels Is Available. In Summer, Dinner Can Be Enjoyed In The Courtyard.Staff Organise Cookery Lessons, Chocolate Making And Tasting Sessions, Plus Excursions Around Val Di Noto. Every Saturday, The Hotel Holds A Guided Tour Around Modica'S Historical Centre.

Ferrohotel Features A Unique And Contemporary Design; All Based Around Train Travel. Set In The Picturesque Town Of Modica, It Is A Great Base For Exploring South-East Sicily.This Modern Hotel Is 700 Metres From The Central Square And A Few Minutes From The Station. Leave Your Car At The Free, On-Site Car Park And Take The Train To The Towns Of Ragusa, Siracusa, And Many More. The Hotel Organises Free Guided Tours Of Modica Once A Week, Plus A Range Of Excursions Further Afield, On Foot Or By Bike Or Car.Your Room At Hotel Ferro Features Satellite Tv And Free Wi-Fi And Overlooks The Hills Of Monserrato. Start Your Day With A Typical Italian Breakfast, Which Is Rich In Local Delicacies.

Scicli Albergo Diffuso Offers Uniquely Decorated Rooms In Different Locations Of Scicli’S Historic Centre. Set In Southern Sicily, These Rooms Are Approximately 8 Km From The Beach.Featuring A Flat-Screen Tv, Rooms Are Complete With A Private Bathroom, Plus Parquet Or Tiled Floors.You Can Enjoy A Sweet And Savoury Breakfast Daily, Served At The Bar Located In The Main Building.Modica Is About 10 Km From The Rooms, While Ragusa Is A 30-Minute Drive Away.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include complimentary bicycles. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Hotel Torre Del Sud Is Set In The Modern Part Of Modica, Close To The Historic Centre. The Guest Rooms Features A Host Of Modern Amenities, Including Free Wi-Fi Access.Your Room Comes With Air Conditioning, A Dvd Player, And An Lcd Tv With Usb Port.The Torre Del Sud Hotel Has A Large Car Park, A Conference Centre, And A Bar.You Can Enjoy Typical Sicilian Dishes At The Restaurant.

Modica Palace Is Set In Extensive Parkland In Modica'S Sacro Cuore District. Set In Southern Sicily, This Property Offers An Outdoor Pool And A Terrace.Modica Palace Hotel Features Air-Conditioned Rooms With A Tv, Minibar And En Suite Bathroom. Wi-Fi Is Available In The Entire Hotel.A Generous Buffet Breakfast Is Provided Daily, Served In The Garden In Fine Weather. The On-Site Quasimodo Restaurant Specialises In Mediterranean Cuisine, Based On Local And Organic Produce.The Hotel Is Just A 10-Minute Drive From The Sea And 5 Minutes From The Modica'S Historic Centre, A Unesco World Heritage Site.

La Piccola Locanda Is An Art Nouveau Villa Dating Back To The Early 20Th Century And Surrounded By Large, Green Mediterranean Gardens. Set In Modica’S Commercial District, The Guest House Offers Free Parking.Rooms At Piccola Locanda Are Bright And Modern, With Lovely Views Of The Gardens. Each Comes With Satellite Television, A Minibar And Fully Equipped Private Bathroom.Homemade Cakes And Biscuits Feature At Breakfast, Along With Cheeses, Cold Meats And Traditional Modica Chocolate.Guests Are Welcome To Use For Free The Seasonal Swimming Pool At A Sister Sports Centre, 2 Km Away.La Piccola Locanda Is Set In The Centre Of Modica’S Sorda Commercial Area, Where Cafés, Shops And Pizzerias Are Just A Short Walk Away. Buses To The City'S Unesco-Protected Historical Centre Leave From Just Outside The Property.

Once Belonging To Noble Consorts, This Renovated 19Th Century Residence Is Surrounded By Many Farmhouses And Churches, Giving You A Tranquil And Picturesque Break.Located Deep In The Sicilian Countryside, It Was Restored Respecting The Architecture Of Its Time, And It Still Maintains Some Of The Original Furniture. It Is Close To Modica'S Old County Of Noto'S Valley, In The Heart Of The Sicilian Baroque. The Hotel Is Also Close To The Sea With Kilometers Of Rose Sand Beaches; Taormina, Etna, Agrigento And Siracuse Are Also Close By.A Beautiful Stone Courtyard Is Surrounded, Like The Entire Villa, By A Stone Wall, The Same Wall That Defines The Edge Of The Ancient Promenade.During The Day, When Not Relaxing In The Hotel'S Private Pool, Or Exploring The Historic Town Of Modica, You Can Visit The Famous Titanic Coast. Here You Can Sunbathe On An Old Fishing Boat, Before Dancing On It Late Into The Night.Whether You Are Looking For A Relaxing And Tranquil Break, Or A Sightseeing, Active Trip, The Hotel Can Cater For All, And Offer Comfortable And Intimate Accommodation To Return To At The End Of The Day.

At Pietre Nere Resort & Spa, Just Outside Modica, You Will Enjoy A Range Of Luxurious Rooms, A Spa And Fitness Centre, As Well As A Spectacular Outdoor Swimming Pool. All Rooms Offer Free Wifi.Rooms Are All Air-Conditioned And Come With A 26'' Lcd Tv With Satellite Channels, And A Private Bathroom With Hairdryer. The Spa Comes With A Sauna, Turkish Bath, Whirlpool, Sensory Showers And Relaxation Room.The Resort Provides An Extensive Buffet Breakfast, Featuring Genuine, Local Items. You Will Also Enjoy Delicious Sicilian Cuisine At The Pietre Nere. Gluten-Free Options Are Also Available.The Pietre Nere Is Ideal As A Base To Explore This Beautiful Part Of Sicily, Particularly Famous For The Delicious Chocolate Made Here. A Free Scheduled Shuttle To The Historical Centre Is Available Upon Request.The Renowned Beaches Of The South-East Coast Are Also Within Easy Reach If You Are Travelling By Car. Cava Di Ispica Is 3 Minutes' Drive From The Property, While Pozzallo Is 15 Km Away.

Agriturismo Savoca Is Set In Landscaped Gardens And Offers An Outdoor Pool And An Organic Restaurant. The Unesco World Heritage Site Of Villa Romana Del Casale Is 5 Km Away. Parking Is Free.Rooms At The Savoca Are Decorated In A Country Style And Have Wooden Floors. All Have A Private Entrance And Some Have Views Over The Garden.The Restaurant Serves Local Specialities Made With Organic Produce From The Farm. Wine And Olive Oil Tastings Arranged For Guests And You Can Buy Vegetables, Meats And Liquors.On-Site, You Will Find A Mini Zoo With Farmyard Animals And A Horse-Riding Stables. Free Wi-Fi Is Available In Common Areas.The Estate Is Set In The Contrada Polleri Area, Just 3 Km From Piazza Armerina Exiting From The Sp 16 Provincial Road. The Town Of Caltanissetta, With Its Baroque Cathedral Is A 50-Minute Drive Away.Public Buses Departing From Piazza Armerina, Mirabella Imbaccari, And Caltagirone Stop In Front Of The Main Gate.