In the area around Palermo lies the hilltop town of Caccamo on the outer edges of Monte San Calogero. One of the attractions is the medieval castle, the Castello di Caccamo, one of Italy's largest, which looks out onto Lago Rosamarino. The views are spectacular.
In typical fashion, clothes are hung to dry on the outside railings of all apartments. Water can be safely had at any number of outdoor fountains such as this one. It is a day trip from any part of the island well worth the drive.