Sicily: Insider guides (Ultimi inserimenti)

In the St. Marcus punic and roman acropolis.

The island's surface is alive with secondary volcanic activity consisting in hot water vapour outflows. The most important of these phenomena is the Favara Grande, on the sides of the Montagna Grande.

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.

In the ancient Bronze Age Village and his necropolis, the "Sesi"

A marvellous trekking amidst ancient necropolis, cave churches and wild nature ... a stone's throw from Modica

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.

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.

Located in the southern part of the Iblean mountains, Modica (UNESCO World Heritage Site) ask our concierge for the description of this beautiful pearl which is only 30 minutes from La Moresca maison de charme

absolutely invest one hour, during your excursion in Modica, and visit this antique Chocolate artisan! Here they do the chocolate exactly like in the year 1700 ... Go inside and tell to the artisan that I suggested to visit his shop and the

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.

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.

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

UNESCO World Heritage, one of the must in Sicily. Excursions starts from the hotel to be booked directly at our concierge

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.

This tiny town is especially famous for the castle which its name derives, and around which the city grew up in the 14th century.

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

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.

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

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.

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 !

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.

After the earthquake of 1693, the district was rebuilt in late Baroque style. The district contains over fifty churches and numerous palaces in the Baroque style. The Garden Ibleo is in the eastern section.

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".

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 ....

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 nearby Parco delle Madonie is perfect for walking and horseriding.