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Sicily with kids: places to go and things to do on holidayFamily holidays in Sicily: beaches, seaside towns and historic cities!Sicily is one of those destinations that somehow manages to keep everyone happy: the sea for those who want to relax, historic cities for...

Teatro Massimo in Palermo: history, visits and curiosities about the city’s iconic opera houseDiscover Teatro Massimo in Palermo: its history, guided tours, legendary acoustics and film locations!Palermo built its largest theatre by demolishing three churches. A...

Greek monuments in Sicily: temples, sites and theatres for a dive into historyA slow travel guide to Sicily’s Greek temples, archaeological parks and open-air theatresIn Sicily, history isn’t just something you read on museum panels – it’s all around you. It’s enough...

Modica travel guide: historic centre, views and chocolateDiscover Modica on foot: baroque churches, panoramic viewpoints and historic chocolate shops!Modica, with its stone stairways, baroque churches and narrow alleys that suddenly open onto sun-drenched squares, is...

Villages and natural spots to visit near Syracuse: unmissable placesVillages, nature reserves, gorges and sea: what to see near Syracuse, from Val di Noto to Pantalica.Syracuse is already a small world in itself: Ortigia, the Neapolis, the seafront. Once you leave the...

Sicily’s beaches: the best ones for snorkeling, boat trips and natureDiscover the most beautiful beaches in Sicily: from the crystal clear waters of San Vito Lo Capo to the coves of the Aeolian Islands, from the Scala dei Turchi to Marzamemi.Talking about Sicilian...

Marzamemi: what to see, do and eat in Sicily's most authentic fishing villageDiscover Marzamemi, the fishing village on Sicily's southeastern coast, famous for its historic tonnara, bottarga, Piazza Regina Margherita and crystal-clear beaches. A complete guide to what...

Favignana: beaches, sea and things to do on the islandAn island with a history as long as the Mediterranean Before it was called Favignana, this island was known as Egusa, from the Greek Aigousa: "the one that has goats", a name rooted in the reality of a place where...

What to see in Marsala: salt pans, wine and Phoenician historyMarsala: salt pans, wineries and historic center. Complete guide!Marsala welcomes you with the scent of the sea and wins you over with the delicious taste of its wine produced by historic wineries, a mix...

Scala dei Turchi in Sicily: what to see on the Temples coastScala dei Turchi: guide to Agrigento's white cliff. The Scala dei Turchi appears suddenly along the southern Sicilian coast like a lunar apparition, a wall of white marl sculpted by wind and sea into terraces...

October holidays in Sicily: why choose autumn to visit it?Sicily in October: mild climate, still warm sea, fewer tourists and affordable pricesVisiting Sicily in October means experiencing a vacation centered around pleasant weather and a more relaxed pace compared to...

Sicily's museums to visit art, archaeology and culture from north to southGuide to Sicily's museums: archaeological, art and free. From Palermo to Syracuse!Three thousand years of history concentrate in Sicilian museums, stratified deposits where Phoenician objects...

Active holidays in Sicily: hiking, diving, windsurfing and the best outdoor experiencesSports holidays in Sicily: hiking, diving, windsurfing and ideas to enjoy the island outdoors between sea, nature and coastal villages.When you start thinking about an active...

Selinunte: the largest archaeological park in EuropeDiscover Selinunte, the largest archaeological park in Europe.The Archaeological Park of Selinunte stretches across an entire landscape that still follows the layout of an ancient Greek colony overlooking the...

Sicily holidays for young travellers: activities, tours and tipsSicily holidays for young people: ideas and tours!Planning a holiday in Sicily for young travellers starts from a simple observation, namely that the island brings together, within a relatively compact...

What to eat in Sicily: sweet, savoury and traditional dishesWhat to eat in Sicily: discover arancine, panelle, sfincione, pasta alla Norma, cannoli, cassata and granita with brioche. As soon as you arrive in Sicily, the names of beaches and towns quickly get mixed...

Cefalù in One Day: What to See Between Sea, History and Norman HeritageCefalù has a rare quality: it manages to balance its seaside identity with its historical depth without one overshadowing the other. It is neither just a town overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea nor...

What to see and do in Ragusa: a walking journey through architecture, memory and the urban landscapeUn racconto che ti porta a scoprire la bellezza di Ragusa a piedi tra le sue strade! Ragusa isn’t the kind of city that offers instant gratification in the way some...

Ancient Theatre of Taormina: History and Architecture of a SymbolDiscover the long history of the famous Ancient Theatre of Taormina!The Ancient Theatre of Taormina remains one of the city’s main attractions even today. It was built by the Greeks around the 3rd...