Sicily: Insider guides (Ultimi inserimenti)
Sicilian Day of the Dead
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.
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Cava Grande del Cassibile Nature Reserve
Tthe landscape is characterized by a majestic valley carved into the plateau by the Cassibile creek, converging toward the bottom, where the river Cassibile flows. With a depth of 300 m Cavagrande is one of the deepest canyons in Europe
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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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Favare
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.
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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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Ragusa Ibla
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.
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The Donnafugata Castle
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 ....
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Majestic Mt. Etna
Mt. Etna is the tallest active volcano of Europe. Its different colors, ecosystems and sceneries make it a place of extreme charm and a top-destination for those who visit Sicily. Loved by trekkers, it will give you a unique experience.
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Archaeological Excursion
In the ancient Bronze Age Village and his necropolis, the "Sesi"
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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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Trekking
Trekking Trail in the Natural Reserve
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Arcaeological Excursion
In the St. Marcus punic and roman acropolis.
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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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Cathedral of Siracusa
Oldest Christian Church in Europe.
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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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Discovering Avola's almonds
In the territory of Siracusa, in Avola, one of the best kinds of almonds of Italy is produced. It is top quality and nutritious and is protected by a consortium. There are 3 types: the "pizzuta", the "fascionello" and the "romana".
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Lido Azzzurro - Marina di Ragusa
typical seafood restaurant right on the beach. Ask the concierge of La Moresca maison de charme to reserve your table
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Gourmet Sicily
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
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Il Girasole
Traditional cuisine in the historic center of Modica
Tel. +39 0932 943532
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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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Baroque of Val di Noto
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.
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OK the Sea but not only that ....
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
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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
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
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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La Locanda del colonnello
Traditional Sicilian cuisine, reinterpreted by the best Siclian chefs
Tel. +39 0932 752423
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Castelbuono
This tiny town is especially famous for the castle which its name derives, and around which the city grew up in the 14th century.
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The classic plays in the greek theatre of Siracusa
Between May and June do not miss at sunset the breathtaking classic plays at the ancient greek theatre of Siracusa
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Punic Roman Acropolis
Punic Roman Acropolis
The Phoenicians founded a colony, Cossyra, the archaeological remains are located on the hills of San Marco and Santa Teresa in the hinterland of the capita
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La Gazza Ladra
Gourmet Sicilian cuisine
Tel. +39 0932 941059
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