Sicily: Insider guides (Ultimi inserimenti)
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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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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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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Sicilia Outlet Village
This big fashion village is only 40 minutes away: only the best international labels, over 100 shops and discounts up to 70% all year round!
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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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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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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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Restaurant Il Granaio
Thick stone walls, a magnificent open fireplace, floors in traditional Sicilian terracotta and soft lighting make this romantic restaurant unique
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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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Locanda del Colonnello, Modica Alta
Do not miss the refined fish or meat menu of the chef Accursio Capraro
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CALA LEVANTE CALA TRAMONTANA
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:
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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.
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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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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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Cathedral of Siracusa
Oldest Christian Church in Europe.
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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LAGO DI VENERE
One of the most beautiful and unique locations offering the island of Pantelleria is certainly the Lake Mirror of Venus (maximum depth 12 meters), where the level of the water is an average of 2 meters above sea level.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Thermal Waters
thermal waters
Cala Nikà, is characterized by different pools of water where it is common to observe small animals intent on finding refreshment. A cave with thermal water, the temperature close to 40 ° C.
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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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