Sicily: Insider guides (Ultimi inserimenti)

In the St. Marcus punic and roman acropolis.

Our sea is the Sicilian Channel; here we still have some untouched sandy beaches and high sand dunes that remember us that we're closer to North Africa that Turin... Think that Marina di Ragusa is southern than Tunis...come to discover thi

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.

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.

Traditional cuisine in the historic center of Modica

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

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.

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:

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

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

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 !

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.

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 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.

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.

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 ....

Powered by the Sea is a small pond of salt water, walk, about 20 minutes drive.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Tthe necropolis of Pantalica, one of the largest in the Mediterranean region with thousands of graves dug into the rock walls.The reserve offers a variety of themed trails that allow you to visit the site in a comprehensive manner.

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".

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!

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

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.