Sicily: Insider guides (Ultimi inserimenti)
The canyon of Cava d'Ispica
A marvellous trekking amidst ancient necropolis, cave churches and wild nature ... a stone's throw from Modica
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Locanda del Colonnello, Modica Alta
Do not miss the refined fish or meat menu of the chef Accursio Capraro
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Sea of Val di Noto
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.
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Copacabana Egadi island charter
Tour of the Egadi Islands from Marsala, Lunch on board with a stop in the most beautiful bays of the islands
info@copacabanama
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Sicilian Baroque
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.
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Honey: the Gold of Mt.Etna
At the volcano's slopes, Zafferana Etnea (CT) is the motherland of honey, which here is called "Gold of Mt.Etna". With its different color shades and flavors intensity, it has an impressive nutritive value.
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Taormina sicilian pearl
Few minutes from our hotel Taormina represent one of the most intresting town in Sicily. History, Culture, Architecture, Shopping and Nightlife
Tel. +39 095641181
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Trekking
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
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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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Al Tramonto
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".
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Natural Sauna
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.
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Al Cancelletto Verde
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
Tel. +39 0913 20537
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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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Vendicari Nature Reserve
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
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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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S.Maria del Gesù
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.
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Gadir
Famous for its warm waters, true thermal baths in the sea, the water reaches a temperature of 60 degrees.
Gadir in Arabic protected place
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Mirror Lake them Venus
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.
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Antica Drogheria
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!
Tel. +39 0932 652090
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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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"Infiorata": Triumph of flowers in Noto
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.
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MONTAGNA GRANDE
THE MOUNTAIN, "BEHIND THE ISLAND" AND RESERVE PANTELLERIA
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Pond Ondine
Powered by the Sea is a small pond of salt water, walk, about 20 minutes drive.
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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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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.
Activities
Volcano Etna
UNESCO World Heritage, one of the must in Sicily. Excursions starts from the hotel to be booked directly at our concierge
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Villa Romana del Tellaro
Some extraordinary mosaics were found on the floor of an important Roman villa from the end of the fourth century AD. The mosaics have nothing to envy the most famous mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale.
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Antica cioccolateria Bonajuto - Modica
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
Tel. +39 0932 941225
Shopping
Donnafugata Castle
Donnafugata Castle (4km from Tenuta Cammarana) dates back to the late 1800s. Around the castle there is a large and monumental park.
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Cala Levante
Cala Levante eastern part of the island. Great place for scuba diving because of the wealth of the bottom.
The stupendous cliff
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