Sicily: Insider guides (Ultimi inserimenti)
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
Activities
Sicilian Baroque
Masks, wrought iron balconies and plaster little angels give Sicily a unique baroque identity. Noto, Modica, Ragusa Ibla, Caltagirone, Scicli, Catania: all these cities are open-air museums, which strike the visitors with its grandeur.
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The canyon of Cava d'Ispica
A marvellous trekking amidst ancient necropolis, cave churches and wild nature ... a stone's throw from Modica
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Trekking in the Madonie Park
The nearby Parco delle Madonie is perfect for walking and horseriding.
Activities
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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La Bettola a Mazara del Vallo
A range of typical marinara, enriched with recipes 'personalized' chef Peter Sardo. At the Restaurant La Bettola in Mazara del Vallo fish predominates in the menu each day are offered to customers.
Tel. +39 9232 946422
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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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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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Mirror Lake them Venus
Mirror Lake them Venus
Powered by springs, its mud mixed with sulfur, are used for therapeutic use, sprinkling them on the body and lasciandolai dry.
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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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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
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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Sicilia Outlet Village
This big fashion village is only 40 minutes away: only the best international labels, over 100 shops and discounts up to 70% all year round!
Shopping
Altamarea
Altamarea is the experience you've always wanted.
To live first and then to be told, again and again not to lose the memory, like a beautiful story that you want to take with you, ready to go back again.
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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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Pond Ondine
Powered by the Sea is a small pond of salt water, walk, about 20 minutes drive.
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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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Ristorante Majore - Chiaramonte Gulfi
This so typical restaurant, belongs to the same family since the end of 1800, and since then offers the same menu. Attention because here is served "only pork".
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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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Marzamemi
This small fishing village will charm you with its harbor, the old tonnara, the old fishermen's houses and the scenic main square. It's the perfect place to enjoy a Sicilian granita (sorbet) or buy typical fish products.
Shopping
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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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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Punta di Nikà
Nikà tip of the inlet below the ridge flows from the rocks a spring of thermal water, where the temperature can reach up to 70 ° C.
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Al Tramonto
Overlooking a beautiful landscape between the blue tones of the magnificent sea of Pantelleria, and the many shades of pink a beautiful sunset, you will appreciate a perfect hospitality, the result of "quality ingredients".
Restaurants
La Locanda del colonnello
Traditional Sicilian cuisine, reinterpreted by the best Siclian chefs
Tel. +39 0932 752423
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Elephant Arch
It is a rocky structure, stack, which offers an impressive, very much resembles the trunk of an elephant resting on a lap drinking from the sea. Easy to get gorgeous backdrop.
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Cala Levante
Cala Levante eastern part of the island. Great place for scuba diving because of the wealth of the bottom.
The stupendous cliff
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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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The Big Mountain
The Big Mountain (836m) is a volcanic cone remnant, around which 24 hills rise up, small craters called Cuddie.
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La Gazza Ladra
Gourmet Sicilian cuisine
Tel. +39 0932 941059
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