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July 2026
For university students: weeks of study and holiday to explore interdisciplinary topics, between sport, rest and dialogue.
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Terrasini · Palermo · Sicily
CalarossaInternational Centre
Where the sea meets formation. A place to meet, study and grow — humanly and spiritually — between conferences and summer schools, within a nature reserve overlooking the sea in Terrasini.
About us
A place to meet, study and grow
CIME ETS promotes cultural, artistic and tourism activities of social interest, with a constant focus on caring for people and the common good. A non-profit, it has been listed in the Italian RUNTS register since 2024.
It operates at the Calarossa International Centre, in Terrasini, as a space for meeting, study and formation — cultural, human and spiritual.
We pursue the humanistic, pedagogical and cultural aims of respect for and affirmation of the person, without any discrimination.
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The venue
Everything you need to gather and grow
Equipped spaces for study and dialogue, set in a seafront park.
Conference hall
A fully equipped hall for conferences, seminars and workshops, designed for focus and dialogue.
Open-air theatre
An amphitheatre nestled in greenery for performances, screenings and gatherings under the Sicilian sky.
Chapel
A quiet space for personal reflection and spiritual formation.
Sports facilities
Football, tennis and volleyball courts, with direct sea access for water sports.
Residential hospitality
Welcoming rooms for a residential rhythm that fosters community and exchange.
Overlooking the sea
Within the Capo Rama and Calarossa reserve, with direct sea access and views over the bay.
Activities
A formative holiday
Study, sport and rest intertwine in an informal atmosphere that sparks dialogue and reflection.
Summer School
ConferencesConferences and seminars
September 2026
For professors, entrepreneurs and professionals: meetings with leading figures from culture, business and politics, debates and workshops.
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FormationSpiritual formation
All year round
Entrusted to the Prelature of Opus Dei: space for personal reflection, prayer and the growth of human and Christian virtues.
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The experience
Where formation and beauty meet
The residential style and the spirit of community create an informal atmosphere in which dialogue, reflection and the exchange of experiences give rise to new scientific and professional interests.
Sport and rest blend with the study of cultural, social and spiritual themes; cultural excursions reveal the rich heritage of the provinces of Palermo and Trapani.
Formative holiday
Exchange and dialogue
Sport and rest
Cultural trips
Gallery
A glimpse of Calarossa
The sea, gardens, architecture and living spaces of the Centre.
The territory
In the heart of western Sicily
From the Centre you can easily reach the main cultural and scenic sites of Palermo, Trapani and beyond.
Monreale
The cathedral and Norman mosaics
Cefalù
Seaside town and cathedral
Zingaro Reserve
Trails and untouched coves
Erice
Medieval town in the clouds
San Vito Lo Capo
Beach and crystal-clear sea
Scopello
Tonnara and sea stacks
Segesta
Greek temple and theatre
Selinunte
Greek archaeological park
How to reach us
- By car: motorway towards Trapani, Terrasini exit.
- 13 km from Falcone–Borsellino airport.
- 30 km from the city of Palermo.
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Contact
Request information
Write to us about conferences, summer schools, hospitality or to organise an event. We will reply as soon as possible.
- Phone
- +39 328 747 8598
- Address
- Centro Internazionale Calarossa · Terrasini (PA), Sicilia
We usually reply within 24–48 hours.·C.F. 97383630825