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Christmas in Sicily: Living Nativity Scenes, Markets and Traditions to ExperienceWould you like to spend the holidays on the island and discover Sicily in winter? Then this is the guide for lovers of the festive season who want to enjoy a Christmas in Sicily made of...

Zingaro Nature Reserve: Trails, Coves and How to Get ThereThe Zingaro Nature Reserve is a natural paradise covering more than a thousand hectares, with cliffs dropping sheer into the sea, surrounded by Mediterranean scrub and dotted with beautiful coves of white...

Palermo's Historic Markets: Ballarò, Vucciria and CapoNon perderti un'esperienza unica e organizza una giornata indimenticabile tra i mercati storici di Palermo! I mercati storici di Palermo più famosi sono sicuramente quelli di Ballarò, la Vucciria e Il Capo, ognuno...

Sicilian wine: labels, wineries and wine routes In Sicily, among the island's culinary treasures, Sicilian wine deserves a place of honour: the island is covered with vines and geographical settings that allow many different grape varieties to thrive, from the...

Mazara del Vallo: what to see, where to eat and swimMazara del Vallo is a stop you may want to include in your Sicily itinerary if you have chosen to visit Trapani and the surrounding area. Located just 200 km from the Tunisian coast, the town is shaped by this very...

Alcantara Gorges: Discovering One of Sicily's Natural WondersOn the border between the provinces of Messina and Catania, just a few kilometres from the Taormina coast, Sicily's natural beauty takes shape in the stunning Alcantara Gorges, a place where the icy water of...

UNESCO Sites in Sicily: The 7 World Heritage Sites to VisitSicily currently has seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites that together span almost three thousand years of the island's history, from the prehistoric necropolis of Pantalica to the Greek temples of Agrigento,...

Mount Etna Villages: The Most Beautiful to VisitNon perderti un'esperienza unica, vieni con noi alla scoperta dei borghi dell'Etna, uno più bello dell'altro!If you're planning a trip to eastern Sicily and have a hike on Mount Etna in mind, I'd suggest setting aside at...

Winter in Sicily: Things to Do, Places to Visit and EventsHave you ever thought about visiting Sicily in winter? This region can be explored at any time of year, and even the colder months have their advantages: temperatures along the coast remain mild, ranging...

Film Locations in Sicily: A Journey Through the Island's Most Famous SetsScopri le migliori esperienze da fare in Sicilia, andando alla scoperta dei luoghi iconici che hanno ospitato pellicole nazionali e internazionali. Sicily is a place where you can enjoy unique...

What to See in Pantelleria: The Volcanic Island of the Strait of SicilyScopri le migliori esperienze autentiche da fare in Sicilia, tra la bellezza del mare e la bontà del cibo! Reachable from Trapani by ferry and by the scheduled flights that land at the island's...

Island of Mozia: What to See, How to Get There, TipsScopri le migliori esperienze da fare in Sicilia, vieni alla scoperta con noi dell'Isola di Mozia!A few hundred metres off the coast road that runs from Marsala to Trapani, inside the Stagnone lagoon, a flat patch of...

Lakes in Sicily: the most beautiful natural and artificial lakes to visitContrary to the image of Sicily as a region defined solely by the sea and its beautiful coastline, the island is actually home to around thirty lakes spread across all its provinces, from the...

Castles in Sicily: the Fortresses and Manors Worth VisitingA journey devoted to the castles in Sicily takes you through a heritage of more than two hundred structures between manors, coastal watchtowers and urban walls, the result of a succession of dominations that...

Museums to Visit in Palermo: The Best Collections and Cultural SitesWith two or three days to explore the city, a visit to Palermo will naturally lead you towards the Cathedral, the Quattro Canti, the Norman Palace and the streets of its historic markets. Yet another...

Lipari: beaches, what to see and how to get thereDiscover how to plan an itinerary in Lipari, one of the most beautiful islands in the Aeolian archipelago.Lipari immediately gives the impression of a lived-in, vibrant island rather than a simple summer stopover,...

Eastern Sicily itinerary: discover cities, sea and coastal villagesFollow an eastern Sicily itinerary that links Catania, Etna, Siracusa, Ortigia, Val di Noto, Vendicari, Marzamemi and Portopalo!Travelling across eastern Sicily with the aim of building an itinerary...

Eight coastal villages in Sicily to experience in summer: authentic seaside escapesDiscover eight coastal villages in Sicily for a great experience in summer!In Sicily there are countless coastal villages and seaside towns to explore, yet the real question in summer...

Visiting Isola Bella from Taormina: how to get there, what to see and when to goFind out how to plan an itinerary in Lipari, one of the most beautiful islands in the Aeolian archipelago.Taormina and Isola Bella face each other just a few kilometres apart: the town...

Authentic Experiences in Sicily: Boat Tours, Local Food and TraditionsScopri le migliori esperienze autentiche da fare in Sicilia, tra la bellezza del mare e la bontà del cibo! In Sicily, authenticity is a full day at sea, a procession arriving from the water, a...