Among the many places to visit in Sicily that we still haven’t visited yet, we chose Marsala and the Egadi Islands. So we went out for a weekend to discover this corner of Sicily and its ancient history that begins…
A holiday in Cefalu …. not just the sea
Cefalù is a must for those who love beach holidays. The beach of Cefalu, with its fine sandy beach and its clear water, attracts thousands of tourists throughout the summer. This town is located in the province of Palermo, on…
One week is not enough in Siracusa
Siracusa and it’s surrounding area can be visited in two ways. The first, quickest and the most classic, is staying there a few days and visit the most famous monuments, which have made it UNESCO’s World Heritage Site. Instead we…
The Turkish Staircase
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Scala dei Turchi (Italian: “The Turkish Staircase”) is a rocky cliff on the coast of Realmonte, near Porto Empedocle, southern Sicily, Italy. It has become a tourist attraction due to its unusual white color,…
Weekend in Palermo
We arrived in Palermo by car along the A19 connecting Palermo to Catania at around 11 am. We decided to visit the sites outside Palermo, before going to the hotel and after leaving it on the day of departure, so…
Easter in Sicily
Easter in Sicily is deeply felt by the population . During the Holy Week every city or town has its own rituals and traditions that recall the sacrifice of Christ and his Resurrection. Usually, the celebrations begin with Palm Sunday…
One day in Syracuse between the Archaeological Park and the Archaeological Museum Paolo Orsi
Syracuse is one of the oldest cities in Italy. It was founded in 734 BC by Archia, an exile from Corinth. Probably the name derives from the Sicilian Siraka, literally plenty of water, for the presence of many waterways. As…