Experience Sicily

Articles, guides, tips, and traditions to explore Sicily in all its facets.

Discover Sicily in all its facets: from charming villages to breathtaking coastlines, from ancient culture to the most authentic food and wine experiences. Articles, tips, traditions, and guides will accompany you as you discover local curiosities, traditions, and stories, transforming every trip into a unique experience.

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Sicilian majolica tiles, colors and patterns of the Mediterranean

Vibrant, bright, and rich in ornamental motifs, Sicilian majolica tiles are one of the most recognizable expressions of Mediterranean ceramic [...]
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The coral jewelry of Sciacca, treasures of the Sicilian sea

Precious, luminous, and deeply connected to the sea, Sciacca's coral jewelry represents one of the oldest forms of Sicilian craftsmanship. [...]
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Decorated Sicilian coffees, textile tradition, and island identity

Colorful, durable, and deeply symbolic, Sicilian coffe bags are among the most representative objects of the island's artisan tradition. Originally [...]
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Spring in Sicily: blooms, landscapes, and hiking

When summer arrives, Sicily awakens in an explosion of colors and scents. The hills turn green again, the almond and [...]
Accessible Sicily
Getting to Sicily is easier: flights all year round

Getting to Sicily today is easy and quick. Whether you are going for a weekend, a cultural trip, or a [...]
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The lucky pine cone

Among the most recognizable symbols of Sicilian tradition, the lucky pine cone occupies a special place. Found on balconies, in [...]
Sea in Sicily Territory
Island of Currents

At the southernmost tip of Sicily, in the territory of Portopalo di Capo Passero, lies a unique and fascinating place: [...]
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Aci Trezza

Aci Trezza is a seaside village famous for its basalt sea stacks and the authentic atmosphere of the Cyclops Riviera. [...]
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Aci Castello

Aci Castello is one of the most evocative places on the Catania coast. The village is built around its famous [...]
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Grotta Mangiapane

Set into the cliffside of Custonaci, just a few kilometres from Trapani, the Grotta Mangiapane is one of the most [...]
Art and Culture
The Astronomical Clock of Messina

The Astronomical Clock of Messina is one of Europe’s most astonishing wonders, a masterpiece that brings together engineering, art and [...]
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Caltagirone Ceramics

Caltagirone Ceramics are one of Sicily's most iconic artistic expressions. Walking through the streets of the city, every corner tells [...]