Sicily: Insider guides (Ultimi inserimenti)

From Andrea Camilleri's novels, a tour around the shooting and literary locations of Commissario Montalbano: Ragusa, Scicli, Modica, Comiso, Vittoria, Ispica, Santa Croce and many private residences, between imaginary places and reality.

At less than 1 hour from Modica, discover the famous handicraft ateliers of pottery in Caltagirone, the ideal spot for your shopping

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.

The town, with its population of just under 14,000, is one of the major tourist attractions in the region. Despite its size, every year it attracts millions of tourists from all parts of Sicily and also, from all over Italy and Europe.

The South East of Sicily is well known for its culinary tradition which got important awards. Among the best restaurants there is Locanda Don Serafino in Ragusa Ibla, with the black fresh spaghetti with sea urchins, ricotta cheese & squids

Exhibition space for Italian artists and artisans(in particular from central and southern Italy): coral, glass, silk, accessories, bags, antiques and temporary gallery.

In the St. Marcus punic and roman acropolis.

Balata dei Turchi Pantelleria, a beautiful bay with a picturesque lava that slopes to the sea surrounded by towering cliffs overlooking.

The search for an excellent quality emphasizing the respect for tradition Sicilian wine that they prefer to Marco De Bartoli the use of grape varieties and in particular the Cricket. Marsala wine is only MDB

A whole area of beaches: crystal clear water, at Calamosche and Vendicari, or San Lorenzo and the Cittadella, where every year sea turtles come to lay their eggs, Portopalo and Isola delle Correnti, where the 2 seas meet each other.

The Donnafugata Castle is about 15 km distance from La Moresca maison de charme. Just ask our concierge the description of this castle that, contrary to what the name might suggest ....

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

Between May and June do not miss at sunset the breathtaking classic plays at the ancient greek theatre of Siracusa

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

Oldest Christian Church in Europe.

Traditional Sicilian cuisine, reinterpreted by the best Siclian chefs

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.

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.

Famous for its warm waters, true thermal baths in the sea, the water reaches a temperature of 60 degrees.
Gadir in Arabic protected place

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

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.

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.

Trekking Trail in the Natural Reserve

A typical Trattoria Siciliana, which has been handed down for generations, will inspire you to its genuine food, traditional, but with an eye to the presentation of the dishes, elegant and refined

The nearby Parco delle Madonie is perfect for walking and horseriding.

In the heart of Ragusa Ibla, Antica Drogheria is a veritable gastronomic museum. You'll find biscuits and cakes, pate', cheese, honey, oil, fish delicacies, Sicilian wines and a vast selection of teas and infusions. Don't miss it!

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".