Sicily: Insider guides (Ultimi inserimenti)

Getting lost in the maze of little lanes in Modica Alta is a unique experience and a chance to meet the locals too!

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.

Donnafugata Castle (4km from Tenuta Cammarana) dates back to the late 1800s. Around the castle there is a large and monumental park.

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.

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.

THE MOUNTAIN, "BEHIND THE ISLAND" AND RESERVE PANTELLERIA

In the St. Marcus punic and roman acropolis.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

The Prince and the Pirate. Suitable for all occasions, the menu is characterized by seasonality of raw materials combined with the ancient Pantelleria cuisine.

The farm Konza Kiffi is a real experience of taste, to discover the flavors that enhance the culinary tradition of Pantelleria.

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".

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.

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

Val di Noto is made of different art towns, some of them are listed in the UNESCO heritage: Noto, Scicli, Ragusa, Modica, Palazzolo, Caltagirone, Militello Val di Catania and Catania, which have been rebuilt after the earthquake of 1693.

Oldest Christian Church in Europe.

Polizzi Generosa, Petralia Sottana e Soprana, Gangi, Castelbuono, Cefalù are all just a short drive away

In Petralia Soprana since 2008, the Madonie Adventure Park is an unusual way to discover nature.

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".

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

Do not miss the refined fish or meat menu of the chef Accursio Capraro

A unique itinerary designed to introduce visitors to the secrets of Selinunte and which begins with the Greek temples. You'll experience hidden corners which surprisingly few have seen before you (prices and organization for groups).

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.