The Alcantara Gorge is a true natural wonder in Sicily, created by the volcano Etna. The impressive basalt cliffs, basalt organs and the crystal clear waters of the Alcantara river can be explored on foot along a well-maintained path. For the more adventurous, canyoning down the icy river (10-13 degrees Celsius even in summer) is…
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Valley of the Temples
The Valle dei Templi, or Valley of the Temples, is an archaeological site in Agrigento (ancient Greek Akragas), Sicily. It is one of the finest examples of art and architecture in Greater Greece, one of the main attractions of Sicily. Much of the excavation and restoration of the churches is due to the efforts of…
Favignana
The hidden wonders of the Mediterranean include the Egadi archipelago near Trapani. All three members of the archipelago- Levanzo, Marettimo and Favignana, – nature reserve. The little sunny island of Sicily (7 km off the coast of Sicily) is dominated in the west by Montana Grossa, which, contrary to its name, rises only 302 m…
Tindari
Tindari is an ancient and small city in the Province of Messina, Sicily, between Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto and Cefalu. Ancient myths, art and culture mixed with picturesque landscapes around: that sums up Tindari in general. The ancient city was founded by Greek settlers – during the war against Carthage in 396 B.C. – who…
Reggio Calabria
The tourist attractions of Reggio Calabria are close to each other, so you can easily approach it on foot. Piazza Garibaldi is a 3-meter-long marble statue of the 19th-century nation-building hero or an ancient Roman thermal bath. The city boasts a fantastic seafront promenade. Lungomare Falcomatá “the most beautiful kilometer of Italy” is Italy’s most…
Acireale
Acireale is a small coastal city on the north-eastern shore of Sicily, Italy, in the province of Catania. It lies at the foot of Mount Etna, facing the Ionian Sea. The city offers many leisure activities, festivals and concerts, open-air markets, theaters and spas, though Acireale is most famous for its churches (including the spectacular…
San Vito lo Capo
San Vito Lo Capo is a charming little coastal town hidden on the north-western shores of Sicily, Italy. It is located in a valley between spectacular mountains, and is home to a public beach popular with local vacationers and travelers from abroad. Administratively San Vito lo Capo is a part of Trapani province with its…
Monreale
Monreale is a historic hill-town just outside Palermo. It’s a picturesque place most famous for the fine mosaics in the town’s great Norman cathedral. Although it only takes a couple of hours to visit and see the city, there are places on good prices to eat and drink, good views and a pleasant atmosphere, that…
Mazara del Vallo
Mazara del Vallo is a small town best known for its fishing and agriculture, located in the province of Trapani on the South Western coast of Sicily. The city center is an Arabic quarter called the Casbah, as the heritage of Arabic architectures. Museo del Satiro in piazza Plebiscito, where the ‘Dancing Satyr’ can be…
Marsala
The city of Marsala can be found in the western part of Sicily, in the province of Trapani, on the coast of the Mediterranean. It is famous because of its dessert wine, the Marsala wine, its vineyards, and Garibaldi (Giuseppe Garibaldi was one of the leaders of the army fighting for a unified Italy. He…