Sicily: Insider guides (Ultimi inserimenti)
Il Girasole
Traditional cuisine in the historic center of Modica
Tel. +39 0932 943532
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Trekking in the Madonie Park
The nearby Parco delle Madonie is perfect for walking and horseriding.
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Cava Grande del Cassibile Nature Reserve
Tthe landscape is characterized by a majestic valley carved into the plateau by the Cassibile creek, converging toward the bottom, where the river Cassibile flows. With a depth of 300 m Cavagrande is one of the deepest canyons in Europe
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Osteria Il Principe e il Pirata
The Prince and the Pirate. Suitable for all occasions, the menu is characterized by seasonality of raw materials combined with the ancient Pantelleria cuisine.
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Sicily by sea and nature reserves
Sea, sun and fun, beautiful beaches and enchanting islands: take an excursion by sail or motor boat to Selinunte, the Belice, Zingaro and Platani nature reserves, the Aeolian or Egadi islands or Pantelleria. The choice is you
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Pond Ondine
Powered by the Sea is a small pond of salt water, walk, about 20 minutes drive.
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Venus Lake
Venus' Mirror is one of the jewels of the island. Its water sparkles like a light blue and green gemstone amidst a typical lush vegetation of endemic plants. Its waters occupy the crater of an extinguished volcano.
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Monaci delle Terre Nere for food and wine-lovers
At Monaci you can experience food&wine of the volcano's slopes through aperitifs with home-grown products, tasting tours with the guides of the Etna Wine School or a dinner at our restaurant serving organic food and refined DOC wines.
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UNESCO's protectes sites down town Scicli
Scicli is unique in its beauty and simplicity ... Beneventano Palace - Palazzo Spadaro - Via Indeed, they form Pen - Church of St. John the Evangelist - Church of Santa Teresa - St. Michael's Church ... It's worth it believe
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CALA LEVANTE CALA TRAMONTANA
Cala Levante and Cala Tramontana
ancient coves, sheltered by the Punic and Roman ships, from a landscape point of view, yet retain all its former beauty:
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Noto (Syracuse)
Be enchanted by the charm of a timeless city....Noto is a baroque jewel. The old town with its churches and historical buildings has evolved around the impressive cathedral of St. Nicolò.
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Lido Azzzurro - Marina di Ragusa
typical seafood restaurant right on the beach. Ask the concierge of La Moresca maison de charme to reserve your table
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Restaurant Il Granaio
Thick stone walls, a magnificent open fireplace, floors in traditional Sicilian terracotta and soft lighting make this romantic restaurant unique
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"Infiorata": Triumph of flowers in Noto
Every year, on the 3rd Sunday of May pictures of flowers are made by local artists on Via Corrado Nicolaci, over a space of 2000 sq.mt. A wonderful show of flowers, patterns and colors in the baroque frame.
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Trekking
Climbing this volcano is not too difficult. The view up there is fantastic on a clear day. You can even see all the Aeolian Island
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Cavagrande del Cassibile Natural Reserve
An unforgettable trekking amidst ancient necropolis, green water lakes and waterfalls where swimming and sunbathing surrounded by unspoilt nature
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Cathedral of Siracusa
Oldest Christian Church in Europe.
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Vendicari Nature Reserve
A humid area of international interest, the Vendicari Nature Reserve offers visitors a unique natural landscape with its marshes, its flora and fauna, and an unforgettable view of sea. From the hotel you can easily reach the beach of Eloro
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Tfe famous Caltagirone pottery
At less than 1 hour from Modica, discover the famous handicraft ateliers of pottery in Caltagirone, the ideal spot for your shopping
Shopping
Il Duomo a Ragusa Iblla
Il Duomo is one of the best restaurant in the word. Located downtown Ragusa Ibla this two stars Michelin is owned and drived by the Chef Ciccio Sultano and having the opportunity to dine here is a truly journey inside the Sicilian cuisine.
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Sicilian Day of the Dead
On November the 2nd, Sicily celebrates the Festival of the dead, when children receive gifts from their dead relatives. In the Eastern part of the island, traditional sweets are "the deads' bones": white dough sweets on a crunchy layer.
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Restaurant La Cialoma in Marzamemi
Take the occasion of discovering the charming fishing village of Marzamemi and stop here for lunch to taste very fresh fish in a family-run place, ... and in June or September do not miss its unforgettable tuna fish fillet !
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Gadir
An ancient fishing village with adjacent marina from the stony base. The main attraction is represented by the thermal waters that are frequented throughout the year.
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Castelbuono
This tiny town is especially famous for the castle which its name derives, and around which the city grew up in the 14th century.
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Honey: the Gold of Mt.Etna
At the volcano's slopes, Zafferana Etnea (CT) is the motherland of honey, which here is called "Gold of Mt.Etna". With its different color shades and flavors intensity, it has an impressive nutritive value.
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Natural Sauna
The Benikulà sauna is found on the ridge of the Montagna Grande and it is reached from the hamlet of Sibà. Inside the cave you may sit on the lava stone and enjoy a vapour sauna.
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Taormina sicilian pearl
Few minutes from our hotel Taormina represent one of the most intresting town in Sicily. History, Culture, Architecture, Shopping and Nightlife
Tel. +39 095641181
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S.Maria del Gesù
The only church to have survived the 1693 earthquake which destroyed most of the Val di Noto, with magnificent double cloister. The church is open to the general public on Saturday mornings only.
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Discover the towns of Le Madonie
Polizzi Generosa, Petralia Sottana e Soprana, Gangi, Castelbuono, Cefalù are all just a short drive away
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Barbacane Castle
One of the few historical buildings which survived the bombings of World War II, a Renaissance castle consists of a body plan and irregularly quadrangular courtyard.
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