Sicily: Insider guides (Ultimi inserimenti)

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.

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.

At less than 1 hour from Modica, discover the famous handicraft ateliers of pottery in Caltagirone, the ideal spot for your shopping

Tour of the Egadi Islands from Marsala, Lunch on board with a stop in the most beautiful bays of the islands
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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.

The town, with its population of just under 14,000, is one of the major tourist attractions in the region. Despite its size, every year it attracts millions of tourists from all parts of Sicily and also, from all over Italy and Europe.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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".

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

Oldest Christian Church in Europe.

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".

In the ancient Bronze Age Village and his necropolis, the "Sesi"

Traditional Sicilian cuisine, reinterpreted by the best Siclian chefs

Exhibition space for Italian artists and artisans(in particular from central and southern Italy): coral, glass, silk, accessories, bags, antiques and temporary gallery.

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

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.

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.