Sicily: Insider guides (Ultimi inserimenti)

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.

An unforgettable trekking amidst ancient necropolis, green water lakes and waterfalls where swimming and sunbathing surrounded by unspoilt nature

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Venus' Mirror is one of the jewels of the island. Its water sparkles like a light blue and green gemstone amidst a typical lush vegetation of endemic plants. Its waters occupy the crater of an extinguished volcano.

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

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

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 nearby Parco delle Madonie is perfect for walking and horseriding.

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.

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".

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.

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

Il Duomo is one of the best restaurant in the word. Located downtown Ragusa Ibla this two stars Michelin is owned and drived by the Chef Ciccio Sultano and having the opportunity to dine here is a truly journey inside the Sicilian cuisine.

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!

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.

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

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

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.

Located in the southern part of the Iblean mountains, Modica (UNESCO World Heritage Site) ask our concierge for the description of this beautiful pearl which is only 30 minutes from La Moresca maison de charme

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.

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).